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FP07 KCU

2007 Saab 9-5

Beige Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

136,135 mi
Last recorded136,135 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2021
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-588,056 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP07 KCU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2007
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2021 136,135 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 9 Sep 2021 136,135 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2020 124,935 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2020 124,935 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 117,574 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 110,858 miles

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 31 Aug 2018 110,858 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 7 Sep 2017 104,503 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 95,249 miles

both front tyres and offside rear tyre read wearing low

nail in nearside rear tyre

offside rear tyre tread feathered on inner edge

rear brake pads wearing low

Fail 16 Aug 2016 95,249 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyres and offside rear tyre read wearing low

nail in nearside rear tyre

offside rear tyre tread feathered on inner edge

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 2 Jul 2015 82,390 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 72,831 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 22 May 2013 62,740 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 2 Jun 2011 41,597 miles

front brake discs slight wear ridge.

Pass 11 Jun 2010 32,372 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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FP07 KCU is a 2007 Saab 9-5 in Beige with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 FP07 KCU, 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 FP07 KCU registered?

FP07 KCU is a 2007 Saab 9-5, first registered on 11 June 2007.

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