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KC57 VKN

2007 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2017
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

87,743 mi
Last recorded87,743 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2016
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-588,056 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC57 VKN
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2016 87,743 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 87,743 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect and low, beam patter at an angle (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 83,865 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both front attachments to caliopers (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear parking cable return spring broken

Offside Front tyre was on 12psi, no obvious signs of damage, inflated

Pass 17 Sep 2014 78,326 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 72,705 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)

nearside rear upper suspension arm slight play

Pass 6 Sep 2012 61,344 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2012 61,344 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 50,350 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 36,650 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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KC57 VKN is a 2007 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 KC57 VKN, 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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KC57 VKN is a 2007 Saab 9-5, first registered on 19 September 2007.

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