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BG07 WVC

2007 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

115,599 mi
Last recorded115,599 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2020
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-588,056 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG07 WVC
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2020 115,599 miles

Nearside Front gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

corrosion underside of vehicle

Fail 2 Mar 2020 115,596 miles

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

Nearside Front gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

corrosion underside of vehicle

Pass 8 Mar 2019 98,114 miles

Nearside Front Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge center of tread on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust poor condition not leaking

corrosion under both rear wheel arches

gearbox oil leak not major leak

Fail 7 Mar 2019 98,114 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge center of tread on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear hand brake cable return spring snapped

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

Offside Rear hand brake brake detacted

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust poor condition not leaking

corrosion under both rear wheel arches

gearbox oil leak not major leak

Pass 9 Mar 2018 80,678 miles

plastic under trays fitted

Pass 30 May 2017 76,984 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)

Pass 27 May 2016 70,832 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2015 63,951 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 56,102 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 48,426 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 39,727 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 31,630 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 23,311 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 WVC is a 2007 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 BG07 WVC, 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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BG07 WVC is a 2007 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 May 2007.

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