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BL56 FHF

2007 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2024
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

193,241 mi
Last recorded193,241 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2023
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-588,056 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL56 FHF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2023 193,241 miles

Coil spring corroded os and ns rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced os and ns rear inner wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall split (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened os and ns front lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened os and ns rear top and bottom arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement os and ns rear outer bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement os and ns rear top and bottom arm inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear subframe corroded

Fail 30 Jan 2023 193,240 miles

Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view os and ns door mirrors have inadequate view to the rear (3.3 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded os and ns rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced os and ns rear inner wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall split (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened os and ns front lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened os and ns rear top and bottom arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement os and ns rear outer bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement os and ns rear top and bottom arm inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear subframe corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2022 191,244 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement os and ns rear upper and lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive os and ns rear inner wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2022 191,242 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement os and ns rear upper and lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive os and ns rear inner wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 188,838 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement os & ns rear top arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2021 188,836 miles

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement os & ns rear top arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 186,695 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2020 186,694 miles

Rear Towbar attachment likely to become detached Towbar frame holed corrosion (6.1.6 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 179,672 miles

SLIGHT PLAY TO BOTH REAR HUBS

Fail 28 Jan 2019 179,671 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Headlamp aim too low BOTH (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative REAR LEVELLING ARM MISSING (4.1.5 (a))

Electrical wiring likely to drag on the ground AT OSF BUMPER (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

SLIGHT PLAY TO BOTH REAR HUBS

Pass 24 Jan 2018 173,066 miles

PLAY TO BOTH REAR HUB ASSEMBLIES

REAR BRAKE PADS WORN LOW

Pass 1 Feb 2017 163,054 miles

PLAY TO BOTH REAR TOP INNER SUSPENSION ARM BUSHES

Fail 1 Feb 2017 163,054 miles

PLAY TO BOTH REAR TOP INNER SUSPENSION ARM BUSHES

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 148,762 miles

PLAY TO BOTH REAR HUB ASSEMBLIES

REAR SILENCER CORRODED

Pass 18 Feb 2014 128,306 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 128,301 miles

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

front tyres worn low on edges

Pass 11 Feb 2013 103,400 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Feb 2013 103,399 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Feb 2012 85,013 miles

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

small cuts to inner front tyre sidewall

Pass 8 Feb 2011 69,338 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2010 50,743 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 5 Feb 2010 50,743 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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BL56 FHF is a 2007 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 BL56 FHF, 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 BL56 FHF registered?

BL56 FHF is a 2007 Saab 9-5, first registered on 8 February 2007.

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