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SB06 KJK

2006 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

185,865 mi
Last recorded185,865 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2022
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB06 KJK
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2022 185,865 miles

Horn tone deteriorating.

Minimal reserve travel at parking brake lever.

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

Plastic sill trims fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills.

Repairs to NSR and OSR inner arches covered by sealer at time of retest.

Fail 31 Mar 2022 185,854 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Outer bush play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength NSR inner wheel arch excessive corrosion around upper shocvk mount. Both sides. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OSR inner arch excessively corroded by upper shock mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Horn tone deteriorating.

Minimal reserve travel at parking brake lever.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit and perished. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Plastic sill trims fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills.

Pass 22 Mar 2021 173,690 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f & o/s/f rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 3x stone chips. 2x central & 1x n/s/f (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam marked in yellow chalk (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s/r & o/s/r (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r & o/s/r lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2020 165,397 miles

Offside Front worn inner edge

Fail 2 Apr 2020 165,393 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front worn inner edge

Pass 27 Aug 2019 163,307 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 21 Aug 2019 163,301 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Jun 2018 151,459 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 151,459 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2017 142,510 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 May 2016 126,153 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 31 May 2016 126,153 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 108,212 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 108,211 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 107,501 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 105,864 miles

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

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

metal brake pipes coated with grease

Pass 14 May 2012 102,256 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

eml light on.

Pass 16 May 2011 94,728 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 80,072 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 14 May 2010 80,072 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 May 2009 61,785 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
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SB06 KJK is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SB06 KJK, 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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SB06 KJK is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 24 May 2006.

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