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KB57 WPY

2007 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

146,395 mi
Last recorded146,395 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-588,056 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB57 WPY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 146,395 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2025 137,556 miles

Nearside Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 128,097 miles

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 121,976 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2022 121,976 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 119,926 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2022 119,923 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 115,260 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 May 2019 114,848 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45 r 17 (5.2.3 (e))

engine leaking oil

Pass 26 Jun 2018 110,995 miles

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

exhaust rear box and joints starting to corrode but nothing major

Pass 29 Aug 2017 108,567 miles

Offside Rear Inner edge of tyre worn but no cords present.

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 100,452 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Worn inner edge of tyre but no cords visible.

Slight oil leak from engine.

Pass 24 Jun 2015 89,132 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 78,436 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Dec 2013 78,433 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Oct 2012 61,456 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 47,689 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 33,454 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 WPY is a 2007 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 KB57 WPY, 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 WPY is a 2007 Saab 9-5, first registered on 12 November 2007.

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