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BN57 HFL

2007 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2016
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

157,899 mi
Last recorded157,899 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2016
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-588,056 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 14 Jan 2016 157,899 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

rear number plate loose

Pass 2 Jan 2015 152,829 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 116,574 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Apr 2012 82,054 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 44,304 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 23,040 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 23,025 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 HFL is a 2007 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HFL, 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 HFL registered?

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

Is BN57 HFL safe to buy?

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