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KR57 LNO

2008 Saab 9-5 Vector Sport Tid

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

176,048 mi
Last recorded176,048 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-5 Vector Sport Tid99,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR57 LNO
MakeSaab
Model9-5 Vector Sport Tid
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc
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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 28 Jul 2023 176,048 miles

Rear Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. dpf (8.2.2.1 (c))

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

osr parking brake spring loose

Pass 11 Jul 2023 176,046 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2023 176,045 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 13 May 2022 172,258 miles

Central Lower Chip in screen

Nearside Front Outer Grease seepage from CV gator

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Pin hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Park brake lever return spring insecure (back plate)

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

Fail 13 May 2022 172,258 miles

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

Central Lower Chip in screen

Nearside Front Outer Grease seepage from CV gator

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Pin hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Park brake lever return spring insecure (back plate)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2021 168,359 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2020 158,196 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Recommend immediate replacement (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2020 158,176 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Recommend immediate replacement (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 149,295 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 138,210 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 129,583 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 121,903 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 121,899 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 114,776 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 107,364 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear view interior mirror insecure

Pass 15 Mar 2013 101,026 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2012 96,509 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 95,421 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 72,189 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Saab 9-5 Vector Sport Tid?

Based on 760 MOT tests across 100 vehicles.

77.1%
Pass Rate
8,704
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
100
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22
position lamp(s) not working 10
Brake pipe excessively corroded 8
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 8
Registration plate lamp not working 8
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KR57 LNO is a 2008 Saab 9-5 Vector Sport Tid in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2008 Saab 9-5 Vector Sport Tid models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 99,851 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 Vector Sport Tid fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 22 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KR57 LNO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-5 Vector Sport Tid typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 18 years old, this Saab 9-5 Vector Sport Tid is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was KR57 LNO registered?

KR57 LNO is a 2008 Saab 9-5 Vector Sport Tid, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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