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BL07 SZX

2007 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

133,649 mi
Last recorded133,649 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2021
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-588,056 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2021 133,649 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 127,939 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2020 127,939 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 119,050 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2018 107,454 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 98,013 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 91,978 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 91,978 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 82,939 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 22 Jan 2015 82,939 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres wearing inner edge

nearside front tyre wearing on both edges

Pass 25 Apr 2014 79,969 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

ems light on

Fail 22 Apr 2014 79,969 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

ems light on

Pass 25 Sep 2013 79,700 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 63,422 miles

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

eml on

Pass 18 Jul 2011 46,563 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 37,770 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 37,769 miles

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

Nearside Front 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 SZX is a 2007 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SZX, 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 SZX registered?

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

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