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KF57 VYJ

2007 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

162,235 mi
Last recorded162,235 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2019
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-588,056 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF57 VYJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2019 162,235 miles

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Fail 24 Oct 2019 162,235 miles

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 156,184 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Fail 18 Dec 2018 156,184 miles

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))

Pass 16 Dec 2017 146,220 miles

Centre seat belt buckle damaged casing.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 Dec 2017 146,220 miles

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)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 128,769 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2016 128,769 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2015 108,093 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2015 108,093 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 85,160 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)

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

n/s/r tyre worn uneven on inner edge

Fail 1 Dec 2014 85,160 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2013 64,386 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 54,770 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 54,770 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 47,034 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 39,407 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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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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