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KB57 KUU

2007 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

139,325 mi
Last recorded139,325 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-588,056 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB57 KUU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 139,325 miles

Undertrays fitted time of test

Pass 5 Feb 2025 130,873 miles

Exhaust Corroding

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2025 130,873 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust Corroding

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 124,370 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2024 124,370 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 120,136 miles

Front N/S & O/S Front tyres starting to crack.

Fail 15 Mar 2023 120,133 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front N/S & O/S Front tyres starting to crack.

Front N/S & O/S Headlights becoming cloudy

Pass 30 Apr 2022 119,149 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 118,246 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective fractured (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both chassis legs / inner wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

coolant over filled

Pass 18 Dec 2019 113,782 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2019 113,782 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2018 106,429 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 98,323 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 98,323 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 86,702 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 86,702 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both front brakes binding slightly

tyre pressure,s appear low on all four

Pass 26 Apr 2016 75,009 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 68,620 miles

rear box poor condition

Pass 31 Jul 2014 57,775 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 46,170 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 38,606 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 29,751 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 20,011 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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KB57 KUU is a 2007 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 KUU, 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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KB57 KUU is a 2007 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 October 2007.

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