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BL57 NXW

2007 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

172,953 mi
Last recorded172,953 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2019
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-588,056 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL57 NXW
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2019 172,953 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2019 172,940 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 165,806 miles

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

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 23 Jul 2018 165,806 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2017 154,620 miles

plastic sill covers fitted

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 23 Mar 2016 139,657 miles

Nearside Front trim missing around headlamp

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front fog light missing

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2015 128,356 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

air filter housing broken

osf fog light missing

Fail 23 Mar 2015 128,356 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

air filter housing broken

osf fog light missing

Pass 24 Mar 2014 117,062 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

engine oil leak

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 11 Mar 2014 116,780 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

engine oil leak

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 22 Mar 2013 105,666 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

high viz brake light

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 22 Mar 2013 105,664 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

high viz brake light

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2012 91,331 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2012 91,331 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 70,861 miles

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

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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BL57 NXW is a 2007 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BL57 NXW, 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 BL57 NXW registered?

BL57 NXW is a 2007 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 December 2007.

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