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KN57 REU

2007 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2019
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

211,380 mi
Last recorded211,380 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2018
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-588,056 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN57 REU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2018 211,380 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Mar 2018 211,380 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Apr 2017 211,353 miles

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

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp affected by side lights (1.2.1f)

Nearside Front tyre starting to wear low

Nearside Front tyre stepping inner edge

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded tyre flat spot (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear trailing arm bushes slight play

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front tyre starting to wear low

Offside Front tyre stepping inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Offside Rear tyre flat spot

Offside Rear tyre starting to wear low

Offside Rear tyre stepping inner edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine covers fitted

engine management light on

oil leak around gearbox area

rear exhaust bow outer shell deteriorated

surface corrosion around exhaust

Pass 19 Apr 2016 191,231 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 191,231 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative all (1.4.B.1b)

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released all (1.2.1e)

Fail 23 Apr 2015 171,159 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 171,159 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 149,672 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 149,672 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 127,292 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 127,292 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 103,598 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 67,586 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 REU is a 2007 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 REU, 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 REU is a 2007 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 October 2007.

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