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BJ07 WPA

2007 Saab 9-5

Beige Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

158,397 mi
Last recorded158,397 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2019
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-588,056 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ07 WPA
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2007
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 12 Mar 2019 158,397 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush insecure trailing arm bushes both sides insecure (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush insecure upper rose joints both n/s and o/s worn (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Central centre exhaust heat shield insecure

Offside Front washer jet blocked other two are working effective enough to clear screen

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 153,194 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s and n/s (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Mar 2018 153,192 miles

Central Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s and n/s (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 146,786 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 142,240 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (3.5.1i)

engine management light present on dash

o/s windscreen washer jet blocked

Pass 4 Mar 2015 136,825 miles

Drivers washer jet provides little fluid

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

Fail 26 Feb 2015 136,824 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Drivers washer jet provides little fluid

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 128,159 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 122,134 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 114,092 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 114,091 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 107,119 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 72,106 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Fail 1 Apr 2010 72,106 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

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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BJ07 WPA is a 2007 Saab 9-5 in Beige with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 BJ07 WPA, 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 BJ07 WPA registered?

BJ07 WPA is a 2007 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 March 2007.

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