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BN57 HFC

2007 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

152,039 mi
Last recorded152,039 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2023
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-588,056 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2023 152,039 miles

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

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

mil light on

Pass 4 Oct 2022 145,640 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake return spring broken but not affecting operation of parking brake

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Oct 2022 145,640 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake return spring broken but not affecting operation of parking brake

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 138,980 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2021 138,980 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative level arm broken on suspension (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Oct 2020 132,506 miles

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

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))

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

Fail 16 Oct 2020 132,506 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 123,750 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 122,257 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Jul 2017 111,715 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 Jul 2016 98,738 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 92,140 miles

o/s/r tyre flat spots inner edge

Pass 5 Aug 2014 83,853 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 73,093 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 63,014 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 54,179 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 54,179 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

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

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

front brake pads low and discs worn

no emissions given

Pass 11 Oct 2010 43,442 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 43,442 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 HFC is a 2007 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BN57 HFC, 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 HFC registered?

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

Is BN57 HFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN57 HFC shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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