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BN57 HFJ

2007 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

80,060 mi
Last recorded80,060 miles
Recorded on30 May 2023
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-588,056 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 May 2023 80,060 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NSF/OSF scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded NSF/OSF (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened OSF/NSF (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded NSR/OSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower boot floor damaged

Rear Rear shock absorbers corroded NSR/OSR

Fail 30 May 2023 80,060 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NSF/OSF scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded NSF/OSF (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened OSF/NSF (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded NSR/OSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower boot floor damaged

Rear Rear shock absorbers corroded NSR/OSR

Pass 26 May 2022 79,507 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 79,077 miles

boot floor damage

Pass 25 Jun 2020 78,559 miles

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

boot floor slightly damaged

Pass 30 Apr 2019 77,602 miles

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

accident damage to rear of vehicle (boot floor)

parking brake grabbing slightly

Fail 30 Apr 2019 77,602 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner and outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

accident damage to rear of vehicle (boot floor)

parking brake grabbing slightly

Pass 3 May 2018 76,211 miles

accident damage to boot floor

Fail 3 May 2018 76,211 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

accident damage to boot floor

Pass 11 May 2017 75,043 miles

accident damage to rear of vehicle (boot floor)

damage to offside front tyre sidewall

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 11 May 2017 75,043 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

accident damage to rear of vehicle (boot floor)

damage to offside front tyre sidewall

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 12 May 2016 71,104 miles

Nearside rear tyre feathered around inner edge of tread

Nearside rear tyre nail in tread

Pass 12 May 2015 60,686 miles

Offside rear tyre uneven wear and perishing

Pass 12 May 2014 49,544 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 May 2013 38,599 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 35,057 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 35,057 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2011 32,468 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 26,181 miles

n/s rear tyre damaged to mot limits.

o/s rear tyre worn to 1.6mm.

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 HFJ 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 HFJ, 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 HFJ registered?

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

Is BN57 HFJ safe to buy?

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