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KN57 BKO

2007 Saab 9-5

Beige Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

107,396 mi
Last recorded107,396 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2021
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-588,056 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN57 BKO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2007
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2021 107,396 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 97,462 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019 94,294 miles

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

Fuel filter corroded

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 94,181 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Fuel filter corroded

Oil leak ()

Slight cut on inner sidewall of nearside front tyre

Pass 1 Feb 2017 88,739 miles

Oil leak significant ()

Fail 31 Jan 2017 88,725 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre silencer blowing, rear silencer deteriorated (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak significant ()

Pass 14 Jan 2016 78,740 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has parts of the system deteriorating

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jan 2015 71,180 miles

Oil leak

Rear silencer deteriorating

Fail 29 Jan 2015 71,180 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Rear silencer deteriorating

Pass 29 Jan 2014 61,476 miles

Rear silencer heavily corroded but not leaking at the moment

Fail 29 Jan 2014 61,475 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Rear silencer heavily corroded but not leaking at the moment

Pass 1 Feb 2013 51,904 miles

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

Rear silencer heavily corroded but not leaking yet

Fail 29 Jan 2013 51,869 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Rear silencer heavily corroded but not leaking yet

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 38,929 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 38,929 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 27,878 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 BKO is a 2007 Saab 9-5 in Beige with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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