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KY06 HDF

2006 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2018
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

179,024 mi
Last recorded179,024 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2017
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY06 HDF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2017 179,024 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 179,018 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 169,080 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 161,616 miles

Nearside Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine management light on

Fail 10 Mar 2015 161,612 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine management light on

Pass 6 Mar 2014 151,173 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Mar 2014 151,173 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 144,388 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 144,388 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 132,412 miles

h/brake slightly corroded

rear exhaust corroded

slight play in both rear wheels

Fail 8 Feb 2012 132,412 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

h/brake slightly corroded

rear exhaust corroded

slight play in both rear wheels

Pass 2 Mar 2011 116,201 miles

o/s/r wheel slightly distorted

rear discs slightly worn

rear tyres getting low [n/s is lower]

slight chip on screen

slight play in rear suspension bushes

Fail 2 Mar 2011 116,201 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

h/brake slightly high

o/s/r wheel slightly distorted

rear discs slightly worn

rear tyres getting low [n/s is lower]

slight chip on screen

slight play in rear suspension bushes

Pass 19 Mar 2010 94,137 miles

chip on screen

n/s h/brake cable guide slightly insecure

o/s/r wheel slightly distorted

rear discs slightly corroded

slight play in o/s/r bottom arm outer bush

Fail 10 Mar 2010 94,137 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

blades slightly worn

chip on screen

n/s h/brake cable guide slightly insecure

o/s/r wheel slightly distorted

rear pads low + discs slightly corroded

slight distortion on front brakes

slight play in o/s/r bottom arm outer bush

Pass 17 Apr 2009 74,805 miles

slight dent in n/s/f and n/s/r wheels

Fail 8 Apr 2009 74,805 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear discs worn

slight dent in n/s/f and n/s/r wheels

How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?

Based on 735,114 MOT tests across 55,671 vehicles.

74.3%
Pass Rate
7,075
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
55,671
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,935
position lamp(s) not working 13,798
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 13,560
Registration plate lamp not working 10,446
Brake pipe excessively corroded 9,497
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KY06 HDF is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

Across all 2006 Saab 9-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 88,416 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Saab 9-5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,935 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KY06 HDF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 20 years old, this Saab 9-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was KY06 HDF registered?

KY06 HDF is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 March 2006.

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