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BL07 UAC

2007 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2023
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

189,808 mi
Last recorded189,808 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2022
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-588,056 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL07 UAC
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2022 189,808 miles

Central exhaust heat shield one mounting corroded and insecure

Nearside Rear exhaust silencer box outer layer holed and corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2021 180,401 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 169,948 miles

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 157,604 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2017 145,565 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 133,626 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 124,548 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 124,548 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 108,786 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 91,476 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 78,322 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 59,562 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 47,507 miles

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 UAC is a 2007 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UAC, 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 UAC registered?

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

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The MOT history for BL07 UAC shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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