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BN57 HFH

2007 Saab 9-5

Beige Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

202,017 mi
Last recorded202,017 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2018
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-588,056 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN57 HFH
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2007
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2018 202,017 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 200,001 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

back box exhaust corroded

Fail 15 Apr 2017

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

back box exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2016 145,291 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 145,285 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 145,269 miles

Exhaust silencer deteriorating.

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Mar 2016 145,269 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Exhaust silencer deteriorating.

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 141,858 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 17 Apr 2015 141,858 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 138,486 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

n/s/r tyre cracked, no exposed cords.

o/s/r tyre cracked, no exposed cords.

Fail 24 Mar 2014 138,486 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

n/s/r tyre cracked, no exposed cords.

o/s/r tyre cracked, no exposed cords.

Pass 3 Oct 2012 133,448 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 104,022 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 104,022 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2010 41,102 miles

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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BN57 HFH is a 2007 Saab 9-5 in Beige with a 2,171cc 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 BN57 HFH, 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 HFH registered?

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

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