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BL07 SYR

2007 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

172,753 mi
Last recorded172,753 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-588,056 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL07 SYR
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 172,753 miles

all rear suspension arm bushes deteriorated

rear exhaust box rusty

Fail 15 Jan 2026 172,751 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all rear suspension arm bushes deteriorated

n/s handbrake cable spring broken

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 26 Nov 2024 162,073 miles

rear silencer skin rusted

Pass 7 Feb 2023 159,784 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear exhaust rusted

Fail 3 Feb 2023 159,763 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear exhaust rusted

Pass 12 Nov 2021 158,503 miles

rear silencer rusted

Fail 10 Nov 2021 158,502 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear silencer rusted

Pass 4 Nov 2020 156,218 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2019 149,944 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2018 145,873 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 137,866 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 127,126 miles

front number plate damaged

Fail 9 Dec 2016 127,116 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

front number plate damaged

Pass 16 Dec 2015 111,248 miles

front number plate damaged

rear brake discs deteriorated

rear brake pads worn

Pass 19 Dec 2014 97,891 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2013 84,815 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2013 84,815 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 71,244 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2011 57,297 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Dec 2011 57,297 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 41,056 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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BL07 SYR is a 2007 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BL07 SYR, 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 BL07 SYR registered?

BL07 SYR is a 2007 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 August 2007.

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