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KC56 NCV

2007 Saab 9-5

Gold Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2018
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

121,329 mi
Last recorded121,329 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2017
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-588,056 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC56 NCV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2007
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2017 121,329 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing and offside rear (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre outer side wall perishing

Fail 21 Jun 2017 121,329 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. and offside front (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing and offside rear (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre outer side wall perishing

Pass 27 Jun 2016 119,677 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre perishing badly

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear sub frame corroded

exhaust corroded

Fail 25 Jun 2016 119,677 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear tyre perishing badly

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear sub frame corroded

exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2015 117,660 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front anti roll bar drop links worn.

Fail 15 Jul 2015 117,660 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

front anti roll bar drop links worn.

Fail 14 Jul 2015 117,653 miles

Centre Front engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

2 x nails in near side rear tyre

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

Fail 5 Jul 2014 116,126 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

nearside front tyre wearing on edges+going down,cuts in offside front tyre

Pass 5 Jul 2014 116,126 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on edges+going down,cuts in offside front tyre

Pass 30 May 2013 108,672 miles

cuts in both front tyres,brake discs wearing

Pass 30 May 2012 100,855 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 100,850 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Feb 2011 93,218 miles

o/s/f tyre cut but not deep enough to reach cords

Fail 21 Feb 2011 93,218 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

o/s/f tyre cut but not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 15 Feb 2010 64,881 miles

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)

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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KC56 NCV is a 2007 Saab 9-5 in Gold with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 KC56 NCV, 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 KC56 NCV registered?

KC56 NCV is a 2007 Saab 9-5, first registered on 26 February 2007.

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