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BG07 WVM

2007 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

269,226 mi
Last recorded269,226 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-588,056 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG07 WVM
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 269,226 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2025 261,447 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Vibration in engine suspect flywheel

Pass 6 Mar 2024 257,013 miles

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2024 257,013 miles

Front Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 251,380 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 241,291 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 228,414 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2021 228,382 miles

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Mar 2020 221,083 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 208,861 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 197,179 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 197,179 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 185,944 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2017 185,944 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 167,786 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 147,691 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 129,837 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2014 129,837 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 110,875 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 110,875 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 91,429 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 66,064 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 66,064 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 45,539 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 45,539 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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BG07 WVM is a 2007 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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

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