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KR57 LNC

2007 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

169,004 mi
Last recorded169,004 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-588,056 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR57 LNC
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 169,004 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 160,966 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2024 160,963 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2023 152,607 miles

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 Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Sep 2022 148,100 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 141,024 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 134,010 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear 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 slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 122,517 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 107,445 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 94,336 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 86,781 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2017 86,779 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2016 79,146 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 68,987 miles

Rear tyres out of shape on inner edges

Pass 27 Feb 2014 58,240 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 49,402 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 38,671 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 29,243 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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KR57 LNC is a 2007 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,985cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 KR57 LNC, 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 KR57 LNC registered?

KR57 LNC is a 2007 Saab 9-5, first registered on 21 December 2007.

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