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BL07 SYS

2007 Saab 9-5

Beige Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

160,908 mi
Last recorded160,908 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2021
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-588,056 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL07 SYS
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2007
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2021 160,908 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2021 160,600 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions facing wrong side (inside/outside) (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jul 2020 155,415 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Jun 2020 155,394 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm, outside edge extremly worn and nail (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and nail (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Pass 23 May 2019 144,670 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Fail 23 May 2019 144,670 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 24 May 2018 132,198 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 132,195 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 May 2017 116,273 miles

Nearside Rear Top Rose Bush Has Play In It

Offside Rear Top Rose Bush Has Play In It

Fail 23 May 2017 116,268 miles

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 103,686 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 100,575 miles

o/s/f tyre has a small chunk out of side wall

Pass 31 Jul 2014 88,767 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 79,264 miles

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 11 Jul 2012 67,265 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 67,265 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 56,573 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 41,724 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 41,662 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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 SYS is a 2007 Saab 9-5 in Beige with a 1,910cc 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 BL07 SYS, 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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BL07 SYS is a 2007 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 August 2007.

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