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BL07 SZR

2007 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2025
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

164,538 mi
Last recorded164,538 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2024
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-588,056 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL07 SZR
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2024 164,538 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jan 2024 164,530 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 155,303 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 5 Jan 2023 155,295 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire Fuel Filter Leaking (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 2 Dec 2022 155,038 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

MIL Lamp is illuminated

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 144,301 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer corroded.

Pass 2 Dec 2020 133,640 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 128,754 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2019 128,742 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative level sensor broken (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 122,188 miles

Nearside mirror damaged (not currently obligatory as two other mirrors present, one being on the offside)

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2018 122,066 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit average= 2.34, limit= 0.50 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside mirror damaged (not currently obligatory as two other mirrors present, one being on the offside)

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 115,834 miles

Central Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both door mirrors deteriorating

Fail 14 Nov 2017 115,834 miles

Central Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both door mirrors deteriorating

Pass 21 Nov 2016 111,413 miles

Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance both sides (1.1.A.3d)

engine management lamp on and engine runs rough/miss-fire

Fail 18 Nov 2016 111,266 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure at inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance both sides (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner section

engine management lamp on and engine runs rough/miss-fire

Pass 2 Oct 2015 101,432 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 88,851 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre mishaping

Fail 30 Oct 2014 88,851 miles

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

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre mishaping

Pass 7 Nov 2013 73,766 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 53,814 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jul 2012 53,814 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jul 2011 36,476 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 21,732 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 SZR is a 2007 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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

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