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KV57 FVO

2007 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

150,920 mi
Last recorded150,920 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2023
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-588,056 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV57 FVO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2023 150,920 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint/ rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated gaiter badly perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 29 Aug 2023 150,920 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt droplink gaiter split/slight play (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint/ rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated gaiter badly perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2022 145,980 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 138,638 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive anti/roll bar mtg . (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive anti/roll bar mtg . (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 135,601 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view screen cracked along bottom .[advise new screen] (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2019 135,600 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe cracked. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view screen cracked along bottom .[advise new screen] (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 130,615 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box corroded . (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Jun 2018 130,610 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking cooler pipe burst . (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side poor effort . (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box corroded . (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 125,664 miles

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

Nearside Front door mirror cover missing .advise to be replaced ,

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 118,441 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge badly worn , (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 May 2015 108,217 miles

Both Rear Shock Absorber Casings Corroded

Exhaust Backbox Outerskin Coming Away

Fuel Flap Wont Shut Proper

Narside Wing Mirror Casing Damaged

Slight Gearbox Oil Leak

Pass 26 Jun 2014 99,262 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

exhaust corroding

outer fuel flap does not shut

Fail 25 Jun 2014 99,262 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust corroding

head light level sensor broken

outer fuel flap does not shut

Pass 27 Jun 2013 87,886 miles

offside rear tyre wornn on inner edge and nail in centre tread

oil leak

rear discs lipped

Pass 14 Jun 2012 73,115 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

front tyres low in tread

o/s/r tyre flat

Fail 14 Jun 2012 73,115 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

coolant over filled

front tyres low in tread

low oil

o/s/r tyre flat

Pass 14 Jun 2011 54,466 miles

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

Offside 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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KV57 FVO is a 2007 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 KV57 FVO, 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 KV57 FVO registered?

KV57 FVO is a 2007 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 October 2007.

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