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WR56 KYO

2006 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

183,426 mi
Last recorded183,426 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR56 KYO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 183,426 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all round covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner surface corrosion on sill

Pass 11 Sep 2023 180,076 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 177,761 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2022 177,761 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 176,981 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 174,988 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2018 169,636 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2017 159,299 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 148,240 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/S and O/S (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 135,927 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2014 129,481 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 115,659 miles

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

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 12 Nov 2013 115,659 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 6 Sep 2012 109,281 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 fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 109,281 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 7 Jun 2011 81,346 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 58,372 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 59,190 miles

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

ends of front wiper blades split

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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WR56 KYO is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WR56 KYO, 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 WR56 KYO registered?

WR56 KYO is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 8 November 2006.

Is WR56 KYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR56 KYO shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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