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KV57 WRT

2007 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

136,696 mi
Last recorded136,696 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-588,056 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 136,696 miles

Exhaust centre box slightly corroded

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

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

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

fuel filter corroded

Fail 4 Aug 2025 136,693 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam Both front (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Exhaust centre box corroded

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

Fuel filter corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2025 136,682 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear subframe and suspension corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2023 130,240 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 124,733 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output fronts (4.1.4 (b))

under body corrded

Pass 30 Sep 2021 118,948 miles

engine oily drips visible

silencer box rusty

Pass 16 Nov 2020 118,403 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Nov 2020 118,403 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction vac pipes disconected (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2019 115,988 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 112,652 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 May 2017 109,526 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 106,388 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear tyre tread depth low and worn on inner edge

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

Fail 25 Jun 2015 98,402 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 98,402 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 89,957 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 82,040 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

both front tyre treads getting low

both rear tyre treads getting low

Pass 3 Jul 2012 76,251 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 67,812 miles

both front tyres wearing unevenly on edges

Pass 1 Oct 2010 49,913 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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KV57 WRT is a 2007 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 KV57 WRT, 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 KV57 WRT registered?

KV57 WRT is a 2007 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 September 2007.

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