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KT56 KCU

2007 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

127,324 mi
Last recorded127,324 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-588,056 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT56 KCU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Fail 5 Jan 2026 127,324 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 6 Jan 2025 125,117 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 121,828 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 117,681 miles

EXHAUST CORRODED

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

OIL LEAK

Pass 20 Dec 2021 112,450 miles

Exhaust corroded

oil leak

under body corrosion

Pass 14 Dec 2020 108,537 miles

oil leak

Pass 18 Dec 2019 104,660 miles

oil leak

Pass 10 Dec 2018 96,065 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 86,913 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2016 77,019 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2016 68,773 miles

Engine oil low

Exhaust corroded

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

Phone holder removed from screen

oil leek

Fail 4 Jan 2016 68,773 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Engine oil low

Exhaust corroded

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

Phone holder removed from screen

oil leek

Pass 30 Dec 2014 60,686 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 52,808 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 45,070 miles

uneven wear on rear tyres

Pass 20 Jan 2012 36,765 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 28,569 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2010 22,468 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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KT56 KCU is a 2007 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol 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 KT56 KCU, 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 KT56 KCU registered?

KT56 KCU is a 2007 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 January 2007.

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