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KJ07 HFB

2007 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

95,743 mi
Last recorded95,743 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-588,056 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ07 HFB
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 95,743 miles

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

exhaust tailbox corroded

o/s/f fog light missing

Pass 27 Nov 2024 95,196 miles

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

exhaust corroded

o/s headlight image poor

o/s/f fog light missing

oil leaks,not exessive

Fail 22 Oct 2024 95,152 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front fog light missing

Offside headlight image poor

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

exhaust badly corroded

oil leaks,not exessive

Pass 13 Nov 2023 94,347 miles

Offside Rear inner wheel arch rusty / wing liner fitted

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 92,870 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users smokes on start up when cold then stops (8.2.2.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust manifold blowing when first started cold (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear rear inner wheel arch rusty / wing liner fitted

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin about 3-4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Oct 2022 92,868 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords perished and split to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords perished and split to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear rear inner wheel arch rusty / wing liner fitted

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin about 3-4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 91,688 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some components.

Pass 29 Oct 2020 90,628 miles

oil leaks-not excessive.

under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some components.

Pass 23 Oct 2019 87,422 miles

Offside Rear and off side rear inner wheel arches corroded behind top shock mountings and corroded near plastic cover going behind them cant see behind

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

Fail 21 Oct 2019 87,420 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength holed around top shock mounting points in wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear near side rear and off side rear inner wheel arches corroded behind top shock mountings and corroded near plastic cover going behind them cant see behind on both

Pass 8 Oct 2018 82,558 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

near side rear and off side rear inner wheel arches corroded behind top shock mountings and corroded near plastic cover going behind them cant see behind on both

Fail 8 Oct 2018 82,554 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brake fluid looks black

near side rear and off side rear inner wheel arches corroded behind top shock mountings and corroded near plastic cover going behind them cant see behind on both

Pass 12 Oct 2017 77,233 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 12 Oct 2017 77,233 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Oct 2016 70,896 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2016 70,896 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 65,550 miles

Nearside Rear hub has slight play in a bush

Pass 29 Oct 2014 59,802 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Oct 2014 59,802 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 54,221 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 50,050 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 40,920 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 39,316 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 30,658 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 22,149 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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KJ07 HFB is a 2007 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 KJ07 HFB, 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 KJ07 HFB registered?

KJ07 HFB is a 2007 Saab 9-5, first registered on 26 March 2007.

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