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KR57 LOD

2008 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

155,094 mi
Last recorded155,094 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR57 LOD
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2019 155,094 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 155,094 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 May 2018 146,053 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 141,393 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2017 141,391 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 130,596 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2016 130,594 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2015 117,120 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 115,442 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 24 Jan 2014 115,442 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 20 Feb 2013 111,842 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 111,842 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 102,992 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 102,308 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 71,190 miles

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

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 LOD is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2008 Saab 9-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.8% with a typical mileage of 86,337 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 KR57 LOD, 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 18 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 LOD registered?

KR57 LOD is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 January 2008.

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