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KN57 RFE

2007 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

100,038 mi
Last recorded100,038 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-588,056 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 100,038 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2024 95,409 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 92,047 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 86,887 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 83,624 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 78,388 miles

All suspension components corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2020 78,386 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam Main beam will not switch on (4.1.3 (b))

All suspension components corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2020 78,044 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam main beam does not stay on (4.1.3 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively X 2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 15 Aug 2019 65,059 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 63,076 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 60,157 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 60,136 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 57,258 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 53,607 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 49,636 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 24 Sep 2013 45,108 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 40,710 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 36,294 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 31,811 miles

Nearside Rear 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 RFE is a 2007 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RFE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KN57 RFE registered?

KN57 RFE is a 2007 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 October 2007.

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