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AK57 EPA

2007 Saab 9-5

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

82,702 mi
Last recorded82,702 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-588,056 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK57 EPA
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 82,702 miles

underbody covered in underseal

Pass 9 Sep 2025 81,278 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged tread lifting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2024 79,381 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged tread lifting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2023 76,850 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged tread lifting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 74,812 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged tread lifting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 72,922 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged tread lifting out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside handbrake return spring broken

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged tread lifting out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 71,654 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread lifting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread lifting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 69,457 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 66,208 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 63,991 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 63,991 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 59,604 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 53,581 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 42,348 miles

both rear tyres inner edges 1.6 mm both rear tyre valves perishing slightly ./ handbrake travel ./

Pass 30 Sep 2013 31,783 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 31,783 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Fail 30 Sep 2013 31,783 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 24,627 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 18,243 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 13,351 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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AK57 EPA is a 2007 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 AK57 EPA, 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 AK57 EPA registered?

AK57 EPA is a 2007 Saab 9-5, first registered on 8 November 2007.

Is AK57 EPA safe to buy?

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