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AK57 EPD

2007 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

139,407 mi
Last recorded139,407 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2024
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-588,056 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK57 EPD
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2024 139,407 miles

play in both rear top arms

Fail 4 Apr 2024 139,400 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

play in both rear top arms

Pass 15 Apr 2023 127,008 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s and n/s (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged wing mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s and n/s (1.2.1 (e))

Rear heatshield loose @ back box

exhaust system corroded

handbrake freeplay

undertrays fitted obscuring testable items

Fail 15 Apr 2023 127,008 miles

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s and n/s (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged wing mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s and n/s (1.2.1 (e))

Rear heatshield loose @ back box

exhaust system corroded

handbrake freeplay

undertrays fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 14 Jan 2022 111,273 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer outer casings corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 102,714 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 95,218 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2020 95,218 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge DOWN T0 2.0MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 89,575 miles

EML light illuminated at time of test

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear handbrake cable return springs defective

Pass 20 Mar 2018 82,767 miles

EML light iluminated

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 73,958 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 66,568 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 60,936 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 6 Mar 2014 57,460 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 52,347 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 49,685 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 41,494 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Sep 2010 31,718 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 EPD is a 2007 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AK57 EPD, 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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AK57 EPD is a 2007 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 September 2007.

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