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KU57 YWS

2007 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2023
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

171,150 mi
Last recorded171,150 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2022
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-588,056 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU57 YWS
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2022 171,150 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top and bottom (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Mar 2022 171,150 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top and bottom (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 167,660 miles

front wind screen cracked

Fail 21 Jan 2021 167,588 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front wind screen cracked

Pass 1 May 2019 162,935 miles

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge + on limit

Pass 1 Mar 2018 158,407 miles

gearbox mount bush heavily split

Fail 7 Feb 2018 158,374 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

gearbox mount bush heavily split

Pass 19 Aug 2016 149,898 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 19 Aug 2016 149,898 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 146,243 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 125,118 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

front number plate slightly discolored.

rear brake pads 50% worn.

scratches on front and rear bumpers.

Fail 17 Oct 2014 125,118 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

front number plate slightly discolored.

rear brake pads 50% worn.

scratches on front and rear bumpers.

Pass 5 Oct 2013 96,493 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2013 96,493 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 81,549 miles

n/s/f tyre on limit

o/s/f tyre close to limit

Pass 29 Sep 2011 72,052 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 64,039 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Sep 2010 63,997 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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KU57 YWS is a 2007 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 KU57 YWS, 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 KU57 YWS registered?

KU57 YWS is a 2007 Saab 9-5, first registered on 25 September 2007.

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