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BL07 UAA

2007 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

96,187 mi
Last recorded96,187 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2018
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-588,056 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2018 96,187 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 91,780 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 9 Jun 2017 91,267 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 85,872 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 28 Jun 2016 85,434 miles

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

Rear Additional braking device component damaged (3.6.I.1)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

handbrake lever slightly high

Pass 30 Jun 2015 80,248 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2015 80,248 miles

Centre Rear Lower engine mounting bracket missing (6.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 75,698 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 7 Jun 2013 70,790 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jun 2012 66,248 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 60,200 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine managment light on

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 55,425 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 55,425 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 UAA is a 2007 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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

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