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SL06 KFN

2006 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,080 mi
Last recorded122,080 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2020
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL06 KFN
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2020 122,080 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 10 Sep 2019 122,026 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Position lamps pale, both fronts

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

various under body corrosion

Pass 10 Jul 2018 109,159 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2018 109,154 miles

Front Position lamp not working Both (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both rear brake cable locking device missing, return spring

Centre and rear exhaust heat shield insecure

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

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 95,898 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded side to side rear brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 84,269 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 77,259 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Aug 2014 71,868 miles

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 11 Aug 2014 71,868 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

engine management light on dash

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 63,841 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside front brake juddering

Pass 10 Mar 2012 53,401 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2012 53,401 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 8 Mar 2011 44,591 miles

Battery insecure

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 44,591 miles

Battery insecure

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 6 Nov 2010 43,231 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2010 43,230 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 38,298 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 31,436 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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SL06 KFN is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 SL06 KFN, 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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SL06 KFN is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 April 2006.

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