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KW56 OUU

2007 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

141,407 mi
Last recorded141,407 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-588,056 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW56 OUU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 141,407 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2025 137,028 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2024 133,006 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened also front wishbones (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened also rear suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 19 Mar 2024 133,006 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened also front wishbones (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened also rear suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2023 130,608 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened + all suspension items (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened + all suspension items (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 128,445 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 125,025 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2021 125,025 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

oil level low

Pass 17 Mar 2020 120,988 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2020 120,988 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Mar 2019 113,307 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 107,973 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 107,973 miles

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

Centre and rear exhaust heat shields are insecure

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

fuel filter corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2018 107,871 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 7 Feb 2017 103,387 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 95,870 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Jan 2016 95,870 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Jan 2015 87,816 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 76,868 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 67,528 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 57,012 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 46,146 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 35,706 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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KW56 OUU is a 2007 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 KW56 OUU, 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 KW56 OUU registered?

KW56 OUU is a 2007 Saab 9-5, first registered on 24 January 2007.

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