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BL07 SZD

2007 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

201,266 mi
Last recorded201,266 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2019
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-588,056 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL07 SZD
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2019 201,266 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2018 191,227 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front steering rack gaitor slight split

Fail 24 Oct 2018 190,929 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative on suspension arm (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative on suspension arm (4.1.5 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear upper hub bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 180,838 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 19 Sep 2017 180,494 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking rack (2.3.3b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 173,518 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Sep 2016 173,469 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2015 163,522 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 152,559 miles

EML on

Pass 1 Jul 2013 147,268 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 1 Jul 2013 147,268 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 116,080 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 116,081 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 87,212 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn

massive vibration in car, possible running fault or engine mounting fault

Fail 27 Jul 2011 87,212 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs worn

massive vibration in car, possible running fault or engine mounting fault

Pass 23 Jul 2010 55,904 miles

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)

Offside Rear 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
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BL07 SZD is a 2007 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SZD, 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 SZD is a 2007 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 July 2007.

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