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BG07 WUV

2007 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

261,916 mi
Last recorded261,916 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-588,056 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG07 WUV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 261,916 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 258,388 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2024 251,300 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2024 251,300 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 235,868 miles

both rear tyres cracking up and inner edges worn

outer sill covers fitted

rear suspension components corroded

Fail 30 Jan 2023 235,868 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

both rear tyres cracking up and inner edges worn

outer sill covers fitted

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2022 220,782 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2022 220,782 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 204,919 miles

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 3 Feb 2021 204,917 miles

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

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 29 Jan 2020 191,903 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2020

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

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2019 181,850 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2019 181,842 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 172,755 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2018 172,755 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush outer bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2017 144,215 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 116,640 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 97,231 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2014 82,936 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 69,363 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 55,720 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 12 Jan 2012 55,718 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 51,077 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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BG07 WUV is a 2007 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BG07 WUV, 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 BG07 WUV registered?

BG07 WUV is a 2007 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 July 2007.

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