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KK57 HLU

2007 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

92,678 mi
Last recorded92,678 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

RegistrationKK57 HLU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 92,678 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + Worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Light lens damaged

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And various suspension and braking components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2026 92,676 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + Worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Light lens damaged

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And various suspension and braking components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 90,914 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust corroded

sill covers obscuring view

Fail 6 Jan 2025 90,914 miles

Power steering malfunctioning on tickover no power steering (2.1.5 (a))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust corroded

sill covers obscuring view

Fail 2 Dec 2024 90,961 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Power steering malfunctioning intermittent, not working on idle. (2.1.5 (a))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and various suspension and brake components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust very rusty

oil leak

sills covers fitted

Pass 12 Dec 2023 89,039 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and various suspension and brake components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

oil leak

Fail 4 Dec 2023 89,038 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 42% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly needs adjusting low reading (1.1.6 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and various suspension and brake components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

oil leak

Pass 8 Dec 2022 85,733 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases very rusty (6.1.2 (a))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and various suspension and brake components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2022 85,733 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 215/55r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases very rusty (6.1.2 (a))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and various suspension and brake components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 80,360 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened various suspension and brake components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

battery not fitted correctly

Pass 7 Dec 2020 74,759 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule SEVERAL HOSES . (1.1.12 (f) (i))

EXHAUST CORRODED

Rear TOWBAR CORRODED .

Fail 3 Dec 2020 74,756 miles

Central Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment HANDBRAKE ,NO TRAVEL LEFT (1.1.6 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases BLOW AT FRONT ,(TURBO AREA ? .) (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded FLEXI NEARSIDE FRONT (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded FLEXI OFFSIDE FRONT (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light SHOWING WHITE LIGHT , HOLE IN FOGLIGHT GLASS (4.5.4 (a))

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule SEVERAL HOSES . (1.1.12 (f) (i))

EXHAUST CORRODED

Rear TOWBAR CORRODED .

Pass 19 Dec 2019 73,425 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2018 68,081 miles

exhaust rear box deteriorated

Pass 8 Dec 2017 60,655 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 53,622 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 45,902 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 36,567 miles

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

nearside wing mirror damaged

Pass 16 Dec 2013 27,833 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 19,404 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 12,189 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 2,573 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 HLU is a 2007 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 HLU, 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 KK57 HLU registered?

KK57 HLU is a 2007 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 December 2007.

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