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VK06 RKX

2006 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

133,164 mi
Last recorded133,164 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2023
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK06 RKX
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 14 Jul 2023 133,164 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both main feed front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2023 133,146 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Exhaust fumes entering cabin injector seal leaking - exhaust fumes entering interior (6.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front - to - rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all four coil springs rusty (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 131,305 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Fail 29 Jun 2022 131,304 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit possibly linked to EML - OEBD results printed off (8.2.2.2 (a))

EML warning illuminated - vehicle registered prior to July 2008

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2021 128,759 miles

Back Box correded

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2020 126,814 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 May 2019 123,238 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 2 May 2019 123,235 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 3 May 2018 115,873 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 May 2017 110,921 miles

Engine management light on

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Wipers deteriorated

Pass 28 Apr 2016 105,447 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush HUB BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush HUB BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 94,699 miles

both rear tyres wearing uneven

Pass 6 May 2014 85,842 miles

Boot open warning light on (boot closed)

Engine management light on

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

Oil level on minimum 1 liter added for test

Rear brake pads 60% worn

Pass 30 Apr 2013 71,784 miles

Rear tyres worn on inside edges

Slight lipping on front brake discs

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vibration from transmission area

Pass 10 May 2012 63,519 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2011 56,439 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 42,267 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 36,546 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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VK06 RKX is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel 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 VK06 RKX, 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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VK06 RKX is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 16 June 2006.

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