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BN57 HEV

2007 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

185,414 mi
Last recorded185,414 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-588,056 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN57 HEV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 185,414 miles

Front Power Steering Cooler Pipe Slightly Insecure

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Rear Most Brake Pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both Rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2025 181,007 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Outer Most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear Most Brake Pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 177,396 miles

nearside front tyre inner tread worn uneven

unable to fully inspect outer sills plastic trims fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2023 172,071 miles

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 31 Aug 2022 167,332 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 160,221 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 155,776 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracks in tyre, not down to cords. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracks in tyre, not down to cords. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 140,150 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 140,112 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2017 140,112 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low Both (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 137,628 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 128,488 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 120,632 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 114,412 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 103,721 miles

handbrake travel

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 24 Sep 2010 103,721 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

handbrake travel

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge and outer

plastic sill covers fitted

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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BN57 HEV is a 2007 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BN57 HEV, 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 BN57 HEV registered?

BN57 HEV is a 2007 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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