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KU57 YXV

2007 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

169,455 mi
Last recorded169,455 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-588,056 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU57 YXV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 169,455 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Under trays fitted limiting visual inspection of some components

Fail 12 May 2026 169,455 miles

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Outer bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Outer bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Under trays fitted limiting visual inspection of some components

Pass 15 May 2025 165,342 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement longitudinal/trailing arm rubber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (driver's) (7.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement longitudinal/trailing arm rubber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine bay covers fitted preventing the full inspection of some components

under body covers fitted preventing the full inspection of some components

Pass 9 May 2024 159,954 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement longitudinal track control rubber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement longitudinal track control rubber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under body covers fitted preventing the full inspection of some components

Pass 17 May 2023 155,882 miles

Entire exhaust system corroded.

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Undertray fitted not allowing full visual inspection of some components.

Pass 16 May 2022 143,685 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Undertray fitted not allowing full visual inspection of some components.

Pass 8 Jun 2021 136,612 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 128,478 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

under body cover fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Fail 22 Jul 2020 128,478 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

under body cover fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 12 Aug 2019 116,795 miles

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

TOW BAR BRACKET CHECKED CUSTOMER DOES NOT HAVE DETACHABLE BALL CHECK BAR EVIDENCE SUGGESTS NOT USED AT ALL.

Fail 12 Aug 2019 116,795 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

TOW BAR BRACKET CHECKED CUSTOMER DOES NOT HAVE DETACHABLE BALL CHECK BAR EVIDENCE SUGGESTS NOT USED AT ALL.

Pass 24 Jul 2018 103,178 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 103,178 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 92,031 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 75,431 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 54,016 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 31,572 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 26,476 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 23,132 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 18,406 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 13,733 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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KU57 YXV is a 2007 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 KU57 YXV, 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 KU57 YXV registered?

KU57 YXV is a 2007 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 September 2007.

Is KU57 YXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU57 YXV shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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