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KU57 YYA

2007 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

155,652 mi
Last recorded155,652 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2022
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-588,056 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU57 YYA
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2022 155,652 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2022 155,652 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2021 148,729 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 144,665 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Feb 2020 144,662 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Mar 2019 132,169 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2018 116,025 miles

Exhaust Back box outer skin Corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2017 105,436 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

both rear trailing arm bushes slightly split

headlamp level sensor warning light on dash

rear discs slightly corroded

Fail 24 Feb 2017 105,434 miles

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

both rear coil springs corroded

both rear trailing arm bushes slightly split

headlamp level sensor warning light on dash

rear discs slightly corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2016 95,910 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 95,910 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 84,133 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 84,133 miles

Offside Rear Lower Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jan 2014 73,969 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 73,969 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 64,148 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 62,814 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

offside front tyre split on inner sidewall

Fail 30 Aug 2012 62,811 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

offside front tyre split on inner sidewall

Pass 13 Sep 2011 51,631 miles

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

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

self leveling headlamp fault

Pass 16 Sep 2010 37,380 miles

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

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 YYA is a 2007 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 YYA, 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 YYA registered?

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

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