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KJ57 DZR

2007 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

187,910 mi
Last recorded187,910 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2019
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-588,056 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ57 DZR
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2019 187,910 miles

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

Tail silencer of exhaust badly corroded

Fail 4 Oct 2019 187,905 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tail silencer of exhaust badly corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2018 169,303 miles

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

Tail silencer of exhaust badly corroded

Fail 2 Oct 2018 169,026 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both side rear suspension upper outer rose joints worn out (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Right hand front inner pads very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Tail silencer of exhaust badly corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2017 148,670 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

both rear tyres low left hand 1.9mm and right hand 2.6mm

corrosion on rear silencer

large oil leak on engine

right hand door mirror glass repaired with tape

slight play in all rear rose joints

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 4 Oct 2016 125,651 miles

oil leak on engine

slight wear in both right hand rear rose joints

Pass 15 Oct 2015 103,105 miles

Nearside wiper slightly split

long travel on handbrake

play in right hand upper rose joint

Fail 5 Oct 2015 102,674 miles

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

Nearside wiper slightly split

Offside Front just 2.2 mm

both front tyres edged off badly outter side

long travel on handbrake

play in right hand upper rose joint

Pass 2 Oct 2014 88,816 miles

Corrosion on rear silencer

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 2 Oct 2014 88,816 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt cut sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Corrosion on rear silencer

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 17 Oct 2013 77,037 miles

Both front tyres edging off on outside edge

Condensation in right hand rear lamp

Left hand front tyre treads down to 2.2 mm on inside edge

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 77,037 miles

Both front tyres edging off on outside edge

Condensation in right hand rear lamp

Left hand front tyre treads down to 2.2 mm on inside edge

Pass 18 Sep 2012 63,688 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 5 Sep 2012 63,044 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

No main beam warning light

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 47,321 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 44,395 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 44,395 miles

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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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KJ57 DZR is a 2007 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,990cc petrol 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 KJ57 DZR, 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 KJ57 DZR registered?

KJ57 DZR is a 2007 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 November 2007.

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