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KF57 ZKV

2007 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

107,403 mi
Last recorded107,403 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2024
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-588,056 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF57 ZKV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2024 107,403 miles

Coil spring corroded all four springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2024 107,393 miles

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

Coil spring corroded all four springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2024 107,387 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively all brakes (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 106,467 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both sides belt webbing damaged (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 98,876 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread worn now @2-3 mm across tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both sides outer seat belt webbing damaged (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 90,214 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak sump area of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play play/wear drop link ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre worn on inner edge very close to allowed limits - advise change tyre asap and tracking check - 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm - outer bush - play/wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2019 79,987 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 79,523 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 19 Dec 2017 79,523 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 78,109 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 67,604 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 62,092 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2014 62,057 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 56,611 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 46,950 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2012 46,946 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 39,062 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 28,584 miles

REAR SEATBELTS NOT TESTED BECAUSE OF CRILD SEATS

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 ZKV is a 2007 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 ZKV, 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 ZKV registered?

KF57 ZKV is a 2007 Saab 9-5, first registered on 6 September 2007.

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