MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
162,235 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))
Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))
Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))
Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))
Centre seat belt buckle damaged casing.
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Centre seat belt buckle damaged casing.
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. half reading of o/s (3.7.B.6b)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit All 4 tyres at 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)
headlamp self levelling device attached with zip ties but is secure
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. half reading of o/s (3.7.B.6b)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit All 4 tyres at 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)
headlamp self levelling device attached with zip ties but is secure
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
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)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
n/s/r tyre worn uneven on inner edge
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
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)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
n/s/r tyre worn uneven on inner edge
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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KF57 VYJ is a 2007 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
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 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 KF57 VYJ, 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 KF57 VYJ registered?
KF57 VYJ is a 2007 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 September 2007.
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