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BJ07 WUW

2007 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

191,946 mi
Last recorded191,946 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2022
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-588,056 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ07 WUW
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2022 191,946 miles

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 22 Feb 2022 191,946 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2020 189,045 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2020 189,040 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 186,376 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

corrosion exhaust rear box

Pass 12 Mar 2018 180,520 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear brakes rusty. (3.5.1i)

emits light grey smoke at idle..

engine light on.

exhaust rear section deteriorated.

Fail 9 Mar 2018 180,518 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear brakes rusty. (3.5.1i)

engine light on.

exhaust rear section deteriorated.

Pass 6 Mar 2017 176,511 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2017 176,511 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 172,229 miles

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

nearside rear tyre slight damage on outer side wall.

Pass 2 Mar 2015 168,260 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine management light on

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Feb 2014 163,332 miles

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

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

long hand brake travel

Fail 26 Feb 2013 147,412 miles

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

Windscreen washer control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 147,412 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 127,228 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 95,771 miles

oil leak from engine area

Fail 15 Apr 2011 95,771 miles

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

oil leak from engine area

Fail 1 Apr 2010 62,019 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 62,019 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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BJ07 WUW is a 2007 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,985cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 WUW, 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 WUW registered?

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

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