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VK06 XVT

2006 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

160,762 mi
Last recorded160,762 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK06 XVT
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 160,762 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 157,562 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 154,680 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 150,542 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 147,037 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 143,652 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 140,900 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2019 136,636 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 131,952 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 127,963 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 122,867 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 118,246 miles

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

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

exhaust backbox corroded, not blowing

wipers poor

Pass 13 May 2014 115,141 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 May 2013 111,523 miles

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

Exhaust backbox corroding, not blowing.

Pass 14 Jun 2012 107,734 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 102,641 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 93,054 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 93,045 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 68,379 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 XVT is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 XVT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VK06 XVT registered?

VK06 XVT is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 21 June 2006.

Is VK06 XVT safe to buy?

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