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RX56 WKR

2006 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

169,232 mi
Last recorded169,232 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2024
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX56 WKR
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2024 169,232 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2023 167,265 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 150,805 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement right hand bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement left hand bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 137,151 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2019 113,343 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 113,342 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2018 92,970 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge slightly.

oil leak from engine.

Pass 3 May 2017 75,720 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 75,720 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 66,311 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 62,029 miles

plastic covers not allowing a complete inspection of both outer side sills

Fail 28 Apr 2015 62,067 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

plastic covers not allowing a complete inspection of both outer side sills

Pass 28 Apr 2014 57,625 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 50,674 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 48,109 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 46,477 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 32,720 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 22 Oct 2009 32,414 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

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

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)

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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RX56 WKR is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RX56 WKR, 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 RX56 WKR registered?

RX56 WKR is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 November 2006.

Is RX56 WKR safe to buy?

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