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KY56 UPO

2006 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

192,788 mi
Last recorded192,788 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY56 UPO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2025 192,788 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes and both rear calliper pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Bumper slightly loose but not likely to fall

Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced Both (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage From pump (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both rear sills and inner arches behind rear subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2025 192,743 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes and both rear calliper pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Bumper slightly loose but not likely to fall

Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced Both (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage From pump (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both rear sills and inner arches behind rear subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 185,167 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 14 Feb 2023 177,696 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 172,065 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 166,907 miles

engine crossmember bar weld coroid may require attention in near future

has oil leak on engine may require attention in near future

rear suspension bushes starting to perish and crack

Pass 13 Jan 2020 162,309 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 158,382 miles

Front Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 154,838 miles

Central Front Oil leak ()

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 142,497 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 142,483 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 127,296 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 127,296 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 121,995 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 110,924 miles

slight play n/s/f link rod

Pass 12 Mar 2013 105,331 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 104,967 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 102,543 miles

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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KY56 UPO is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KY56 UPO, 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 KY56 UPO registered?

KY56 UPO is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 7 November 2006.

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