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KY55 OLA

2006 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

162,643 mi
Last recorded162,643 miles
Recorded on2 May 2018
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY55 OLA
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2018 162,643 miles

Engine oil level low

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement OUTER (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement OUTER (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement OUTER (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement OUTER (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 150,308 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 8 Mar 2017 150,262 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight wear engine mounting on power take up

slight wear steering rack

Pass 3 Mar 2016 142,450 miles

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

slight plat both rear top radius arm bushes

Pass 4 Mar 2015 134,359 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 121,965 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 121,875 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 111,814 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 101,259 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 91,124 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 91,124 miles

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

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 18 Jan 2010 80,701 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 64,852 miles

Advise near side front tyre at 2.5mm.

Advise off side front tyre at 3mm.

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 64,852 miles

Advise near side front tyre at 2.5mm.

Advise off side front tyre at 3mm.

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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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KY55 OLA is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KY55 OLA, 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 KY55 OLA registered?

KY55 OLA is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 2 February 2006.

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