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KJ57 EBU

2007 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

73,029 mi
Last recorded73,029 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-588,056 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ57 EBU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 73,029 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 69,443 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Dec 2023 65,879 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 63,931 miles

rear exhaust slight corroded at rear end

Pass 16 Dec 2021 60,596 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 58,020 miles

Offside and nearside wing mirrors discolored.

Pass 20 Dec 2019 55,489 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no tread outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

nearside and offside door mirror glasses dim in operation, poor condition.

Pass 19 Dec 2018 50,160 miles

both rear long arm bushs seperating/both front door mirrors fading/

Fail 18 Dec 2018 50,160 miles

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

both rear long arm bushs seperating/both front door mirrors fading/

Pass 15 Dec 2017 45,229 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 40,828 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 35,686 miles

Engine covers fitted

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under trays fitted

Fail 14 Dec 2015 35,685 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5MM (4.1.E.1)

Under trays fitted

Pass 12 Dec 2014 30,731 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Dec 2014 30,731 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Dec 2013 26,693 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 22,639 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 18,793 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 14,408 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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KJ57 EBU is a 2007 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 KJ57 EBU, 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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KJ57 EBU is a 2007 Saab 9-5, first registered on 21 December 2007.

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