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WA06 XKN

2006 Saab 9-5

Red Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,779 mi
Last recorded124,779 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA06 XKN
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2021 124,779 miles

Offside Offside parking brake performance just passing test

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear metal pipe by fuel tank. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Nov 2021 124,779 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Offside parking brake performance just passing test

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear metal pipe by fuel tank. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 123,806 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2020 123,664 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor excessively damaged (1.6 (c))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2019 119,976 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 114,174 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 107,234 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 101,441 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 94,196 miles

sill covers fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2014 88,176 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Feb 2013 80,791 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 77,401 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2012 77,401 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 64,273 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 64,273 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 56,290 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)

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

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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WA06 XKN is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Red 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 WA06 XKN, 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 WA06 XKN registered?

WA06 XKN is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 16 May 2006.

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