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CK07 ZBN

2007 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

156,719 mi
Last recorded156,719 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-588,056 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK07 ZBN
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 156,719 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear across rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

sill covers obscuring view of sills

tow bar corroded

Fail 2 Oct 2025 156,719 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear across rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

sill covers obscuring view of sills

tow bar corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2024 151,529 miles

Front fog lamps not working

sill covers obscuring view of sills

Pass 17 Aug 2023 143,518 miles

V.I.N. plate damaged, emission limit value no longer legible

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

sill covers obscuring view of sills

Fail 17 Aug 2023 143,518 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated and likely to cause a short-circuit (4.10 (b) (ii))

V.I.N. plate damaged, emission limit value no longer legible

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

sill covers obscuring view of sills

Pass 23 Aug 2022 133,865 miles

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

Nearside Rear front subframe mounting washer corroded

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

Rear tyres deforming

Fail 9 Aug 2022 133,749 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear front subframe mounting washer corroded

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

Rear tyres deforming

Pass 28 Jul 2021 121,647 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 115,053 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Pass 16 Aug 2019 106,575 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 92,066 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 80,719 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit below 1.6mm on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 68,527 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 22 Jul 2016 68,527 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 55,109 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 49,801 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 44,957 miles

Rear shock absorbers weak operation

Small chips on windscreen

Some deterioration to o/s/r tyre carcass

Pass 8 Jun 2012 39,284 miles

both rear tyres worn to 3mm and worn on inner edges

n/s/f tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 8 Jun 2011 32,728 miles

Front discs and pads wearing close to service limits

Rear tyres wearing unevenly

Small chips front screen

Some grab from parking brake

Some uneven aplication and inbalance to front brakes

plastic covers preventing full examination

Pass 25 May 2010 26,285 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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CK07 ZBN is a 2007 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2007 Saab 9-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 88,056 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 CK07 ZBN, 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 19 years old, this Saab 9-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was CK07 ZBN registered?

CK07 ZBN is a 2007 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 May 2007.

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