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BL57 NXY

2007 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

154,262 mi
Last recorded154,262 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-588,056 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL57 NXY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 154,262 miles

sill covers fitted

Fail 7 Apr 2026 154,259 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust heatshield loose

sill covers fitted

Pass 5 Aug 2025 145,733 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 127,947 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cut off on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust heat shield loose

hand brake travel

Pass 18 Aug 2023 108,866 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2023 108,866 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 108,611 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2022 108,611 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation cable not attached to compensator arm (1.1.15 (d))

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 104,206 miles

Offside Rear slight movement in outer rose joints

Fail 8 Dec 2021 104,206 miles

Central Front Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear slight movement in outer rose joints

Pass 21 Dec 2020 101,875 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2020 101,864 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2019 98,967 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2019 98,964 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer rose bush rear of vehicle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Dec 2018 95,952 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 92,095 miles

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

very slight movement in rear suspension bushes

Fail 14 Dec 2017 92,094 miles

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

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

very slight movement in rear suspension bushes

Pass 7 Dec 2016 87,180 miles

front number plate slightly damaged

Pass 17 Dec 2015 78,175 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing slight movement within the rose joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Dec 2015 78,175 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced application uneven until lockout (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing slight movement within the rose joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 66,231 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Dec 2014 66,187 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 55,465 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Dec 2013 55,465 miles

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Nov 2012 43,877 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 34,817 miles

Front number plate damaged.

Fail 2 Dec 2011 34,817 miles

Front number plate damaged.

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 26,681 miles

third (high level)brake light has come adrift

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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BL57 NXY is a 2007 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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

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