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KN57 BKE

2007 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

192,000 mi
Last recorded192,000 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2019
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-588,056 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN57 BKE
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2019 192,000 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear under body corrosion

Fail 24 Jan 2019 192,000 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear under body corrosion

Pass 27 Jan 2018 189,474 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 181,898 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged abs ring corroded (3.4.2)

Offside Headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

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

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 11 Dec 2015 169,118 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 4 Dec 2015 168,837 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Dec 2014 156,202 miles

front bumper lower valance cracked

rear exhaust silencer corroided

Pass 7 Dec 2013 141,999 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2012 127,513 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2012 127,239 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 94,314 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 68,993 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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KN57 BKE is a 2007 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KN57 BKE, 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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KN57 BKE is a 2007 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 September 2007.

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