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KB57 ATO

2007 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

143,222 mi
Last recorded143,222 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-588,056 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB57 ATO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 143,222 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 134,716 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))

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

Fail 14 Mar 2024 134,716 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 124,311 miles

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

Sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 1 Nov 2021 117,769 miles

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

EXHAUST IS CORRODED

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

SILL COVERS FITTED

Pass 5 Nov 2020 113,499 miles

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

EXHAUST IS CORRODED

GREASE IS WEEPING OUT FROM THE O/S OUTER CV BOOT

LONG TRAVEL ON THE HAND BRAKE LEVER

Nearside Front TYRE WEAR IS UNEVEN

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear SLIGHT PLAY IN A SUSPENSION JOINT

SILL COVERS FITTED

Fail 5 Nov 2020 113,495 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp aim too low BOTH (4.1.2 (a))

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

EXHAUST IS CORRODED

GREASE IS WEEPING OUT FROM THE O/S OUTER CV BOOT

LONG TRAVEL ON THE HAND BRAKE LEVER

Nearside Front TYRE WEAR IS UNEVEN

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear SLIGHT PLAY IN A SUSPENSION JOINT

SILL COVERS FITTED

Pass 3 Jan 2020 106,706 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 104,593 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 235/45/17 y (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2017 100,905 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges. 235/45/17 94w.

Pass 12 Dec 2016 96,550 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front 235/45/17 y (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rose joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rose joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 92,287 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rose joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rose joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Dec 2015 92,287 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rose joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rose joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 87,747 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 87,747 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 75,310 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 75,310 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 62,961 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 62,961 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 50,657 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 38,151 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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KB57 ATO is a 2007 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KB57 ATO, 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 KB57 ATO registered?

KB57 ATO is a 2007 Saab 9-5, first registered on 23 October 2007.

Is KB57 ATO safe to buy?

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