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KJ07 HFY

2007 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

159,360 mi
Last recorded159,360 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-588,056 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ07 HFY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 159,360 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 153,788 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

under trays and sill covers fitted

Pass 2 Oct 2023 145,178 miles

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2022 139,337 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive may require attention (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust leak front exhaust flexi pipe area

offside door mirror dim in operation

rear exhaust box corroded

rear hand brake cables rubber supports worn

Pass 4 Oct 2021 137,220 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 135,388 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 124,420 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin strong advise worn to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

check tyre pressures,wheel alignment?

offside rear shock absorber leaking

rear exhaust outer sleeving corroded

strong advise! both rear tyres no tread on inner edges,almost worn through.

Pass 23 Mar 2018 115,231 miles

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

offside rear shock absorber leaking

oil leak

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 23 Mar 2018 115,231 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions directional (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

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

offside rear shock absorber leaking

oil leak

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2017 106,092 miles

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

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

rear exhaust outer sleeving corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2016 96,528 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also has damage on tread no cords showing 235/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 88,560 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 80,914 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)

Fail 28 Mar 2014 80,914 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 Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 71,489 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 60,857 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 49,617 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 37,544 miles

off side rear longarm bush starting starting to split near side rear longarm bush starting to split near side rear tyre low

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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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KJ07 HFY is a 2007 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 KJ07 HFY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KJ07 HFY registered?

KJ07 HFY is a 2007 Saab 9-5, first registered on 3 April 2007.

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