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N7 KBT

2010 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,131 mi
Last recorded103,131 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 Saab 9-576,647 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN7 KBT
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 103,131 miles

exhaust system in poor condition

headlight lenses poor

nearside rear tyre perished

reverse lights inoperative

slight wear in nearside rear suspension detected at wheel

windscreen damaged

Fail 30 Aug 2025 103,131 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

nearside rear tyre perished

reverse lights inoperative

headlight lenses poor

exhaust system in poor condition

slight wear in nearside rear suspension detected at wheel

windscreen damaged

Pass 13 Aug 2024 95,649 miles

front and rear brake discs corroded

front tyres worn on both edges

offside front,nearside rear and offside rear tyres perished

reverse lights inoperative

windscreen damaged

Fail 9 Aug 2024 95,644 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

front and rear brake discs corroded

front tyres worn on both edges

offside front,nearside rear and offside rear tyres perished

reverse lights inoperative

windscreen damaged

Pass 20 Jun 2023 91,388 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2023 91,386 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 84,517 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2021 84,506 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 83,366 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 28 Sep 2020 83,366 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 77,410 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 70,463 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 70,463 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 64,672 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)

advice nsr shock slight leak

Pass 6 Jul 2016 56,834 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 47,346 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 39,995 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

long handbrake travel

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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N7 KBT is a 2010 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2010 Saab 9-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 76,647 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 N7 KBT, 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 16 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 N7 KBT registered?

N7 KBT is a 2010 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 March 2010.

Is N7 KBT safe to buy?

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