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KY07 UYP

2007 Saab 9-5

Beige Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

183,301 mi
Last recorded183,301 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2025
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-588,056 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY07 UYP
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2007
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2025 183,301 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Jan 2024 173,425 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened including all arms attached (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underside including steering suspension and braking components have corrosion

Fail 15 Jan 2024 173,419 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened including all arms attached (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underside including steering suspension and braking components have corrosion

Pass 23 Jan 2023 163,911 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

n/s headlight poor output

under-body corrosion

Pass 17 Jan 2022 155,022 miles

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

n/s headlight poor output

under-body corrosion

Fail 17 Jan 2022 155,022 miles

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

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

n/s headlight poor output

under-body corrosion

Pass 3 Feb 2021 148,410 miles

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

engine oil on min

n/s headlight poor light output

under-body corrosion

Pass 18 Feb 2020 142,355 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

n/s headlight poor light output

under-body corrosion

Pass 28 Feb 2019 132,890 miles

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))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 122,984 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 114,149 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 103,395 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 92,612 miles

exhaust system corroded

Fail 3 Feb 2015 92,606 miles

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2014 82,251 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 72,011 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 60,371 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 48,447 miles

centre rear seat belt retracting mechanism faulty

headlamp wash not working

wiper blades split

Pass 3 Mar 2010 36,284 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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KY07 UYP is a 2007 Saab 9-5 in Beige with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 KY07 UYP, 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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KY07 UYP is a 2007 Saab 9-5, first registered on 9 March 2007.

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