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KK57 HHG

2007 Saab 9-5

Beige Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

160,029 mi
Last recorded160,029 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2024
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-588,056 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKK57 HHG
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2007
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2024 160,029 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 153,584 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2023 153,584 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced side light (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

fuel filter corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2022 145,213 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 136,450 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2021 136,439 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 125,259 miles

Nearside Rear slight play unable to find test off test

Offside Rear slight play unable to find time off test

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

Fail 25 Jul 2019 125,258 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear slight play unable to find test off test

Offside Rear slight play unable to find time off test

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

Pass 1 Aug 2018 111,818 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 111,816 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

long handbrake travel

Pass 26 Jul 2017 99,837 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 87,412 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 87,411 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 78,427 miles

both front/rear brake disc slightly lipped

Fail 24 Jul 2015 78,427 miles

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

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

both front/rear brake disc slightly lipped

Pass 26 Jun 2014 63,545 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 49,727 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 41,881 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 29,363 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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KK57 HHG is a 2007 Saab 9-5 in Beige with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 KK57 HHG, 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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KK57 HHG is a 2007 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 December 2007.

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