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SK56 TSX

2006 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

164,376 mi
Last recorded164,376 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2021
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK56 TSX
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2021 164,376 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front 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 27 Feb 2020 161,063 miles

Hand brake requires attention just met the required minimum

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 156,055 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 149,567 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre cracked on side walls (not showing ply)

Offside Rear tyre cracked on side walls (not showing ply)

Fail 9 Mar 2018 149,564 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 140,387 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 118,031 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 112,071 miles

n/s/r park brake slow reaction

o/s/r tyre perishing

Fail 18 Sep 2014 112,071 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

2 x rear tyres perishing

n/s/r park brake slow reaction

Pass 19 Sep 2013 98,383 miles

rear exhaust deteriorated

slight perishing 2 x rear tyres

Fail 19 Sep 2013 98,383 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

rear exhaust deteriorated

slight perishing 2 x rear tyres

Pass 19 Sep 2012 87,067 miles

Both rear tyres perising on inner edges

Pass 20 Sep 2011 76,294 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 76,294 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 65,274 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 54,340 miles

both front tyres starting to wear on outer edges

nail in nearside rear tyre

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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SK56 TSX is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SK56 TSX, 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 SK56 TSX registered?

SK56 TSX is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 23 September 2006.

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