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KU57 YXW

2007 Saab 9-5

Beige Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

210,739 mi
Last recorded210,739 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2013
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-588,056 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU57 YXW
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2007
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2013 210,739 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Feb 2013 210,737 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise front and rear brake pads wearing low and close to legal limits.

Pass 5 Oct 2012 193,767 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Oct 2012 193,766 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise both front tyres wearing low on 2mm and wearing inner and outer edges.

Pass 30 Jan 2012 160,392 miles

advise front and rear brake discs lipped.

Fail 30 Jan 2012 160,391 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

advise front and rear brake discs lipped.

Pass 15 Aug 2011 137,310 miles

advise front subframe rear bushes worn

advise front wiper operation smeary

advise movement rear suspension joints both sides

advise near side front outter cv boot weeping

Fail 15 Aug 2011 137,309 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

advise engine warning light on

advise front subframe rear bushes worn

advise front wiper operation smeary

advise movement rear suspension joints both sides

advise near side front outter cv boot weeping

Pass 31 Jan 2011 106,155 miles

Oil leak

advise both rear tyres wearing unevenley inner edges.

advise front brake pads wearing low.

advise offside front tyre wearing unevenley inner edge.

Pass 13 Oct 2010 92,290 miles

advise handbrake travel high

advise wipers smeary

Fail 11 Oct 2010 92,280 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

advise handbrake travel high

advise near side rear tyre wearing unevenly

advise wipers smeary

Pass 11 Feb 2010 51,650 miles

advise both front tyres wearing unevenly

advise slight play near side rear suspension

Pass 2 Oct 2009 32,083 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 6,667 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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KU57 YXW is a 2007 Saab 9-5 in Beige with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YXW, 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 YXW registered?

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

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