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KW56 OYG

2007 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

160,984 mi
Last recorded160,984 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2022
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-588,056 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW56 OYG
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2022 160,984 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2021 158,917 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases system heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 155,539 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced members (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lip of sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 151,690 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust is corroded and has slight blow

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Discs lipped and pads are worn unevenly (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel filter is corroded

Offside Rear Parking brake return spring is missing

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

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

Parking brake has little reserve travel

Rear Brake discs are corroded

Slight movement at top of steering column

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 144,473 miles

Exhaust system is corroded and has slight blow

Nearside Rear tyre is wearing low

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 140,846 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 135,940 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both rear outer lower (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 133,099 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 133,094 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Feb 2014 120,952 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Feb 2014 120,952 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2013 97,278 miles

exhaust heatshield loose

front brake balance just within limits (24%)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 82,606 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 67,625 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2011 67,625 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2010 52,012 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 OYG is a 2007 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 OYG, 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 KW56 OYG registered?

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

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