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WK06 FTT

2006 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

147,791 mi
Last recorded147,791 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2018
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK06 FTT
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2018 147,791 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2018 147,791 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 11 Nov 2016 135,438 miles

Nearside Rear subframe mount washer corroded

Fail 10 Nov 2016 135,436 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm showing cord (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear subframe mount washer corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit very badly worn on edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 124,497 miles

Offside Front Outer pad lining starting to seperate

Offside Rear Parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. hand brake effort (3.7.D.3b)

Fail 3 Nov 2015 124,413 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp brake light coming on when side lights applied (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Front Outer pad lining starting to seperate

Offside Rear Parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. hand brake effort (3.7.D.3b)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 110,794 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 108,819 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 16 May 2013 102,014 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 10 May 2012 95,386 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 87,091 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

cut in sidewall nearside front tyre

Pass 12 May 2010 73,170 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 58,146 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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WK06 FTT is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 WK06 FTT, 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 WK06 FTT registered?

WK06 FTT is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 20 May 2006.

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