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RK56 XUH

2006 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

185,076 mi
Last recorded185,076 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK56 XUH
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 185,076 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2024 173,937 miles

Coil spring corroded bothside rear badly corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear silencer box heat shield partially insecure

bothside front head lamp lights output slightly reduced.

engine leak oil marginal pass, should investigate and repair

Fail 22 Oct 2024 173,937 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded bothside rear badly corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear silencer box heat shield partially insecure

bothside front head lamp lights output slightly reduced.

engine leak oil marginal pass, should investigate and repair

Pass 1 Nov 2023 164,655 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output bothside front lights output poor, marginal pass. (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play significant amount of play, marginal pass. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine marginal pass. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced also suspension components , inner sill and rear floor panel. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

bothside front wing mirror glass discoulored ,should replace.

Pass 27 Oct 2022 156,048 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security bothside rear inner sills . (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear parking brake low efficiency, compare nearside.

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe and suspension components/ and floor panels. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 147,948 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

parking brake has little reserve travel

Fail 29 Oct 2021 147,904 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 2 Nov 2020 140,525 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake has little reserve travel

both external rear view mirrors slightly discoloured

Pass 25 Oct 2019 132,776 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 123,218 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 113,346 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 104,229 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2016 104,229 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 95,602 miles

Front sub frame, rear bushes/mountings in poor condition

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 85,939 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Oct 2014 85,809 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 75,287 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 66,100 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 56,622 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 56,622 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 48,429 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 41,975 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 41,085 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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RK56 XUH is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 RK56 XUH, 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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RK56 XUH is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 8 September 2006.

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