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BN57 HFX

2007 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

142,890 mi
Last recorded142,890 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-588,056 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN57 HFX
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 142,890 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

rear silencer corroding

Pass 14 Feb 2025 135,451 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2025 135,440 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake imbalanced more than 50% across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Feb 2024 125,155 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2023 115,359 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 107,143 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 15 Feb 2021 99,151 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear middle seat belt hard to pull out

Fail 15 Feb 2021 99,151 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear middle seat belt hard to pull out

Pass 8 Feb 2020 96,240 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 91,205 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2018 85,834 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 79,798 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Jan 2017 79,798 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2016 72,934 miles

engine management light on

Fail 29 Dec 2014 66,327 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front tyre close to limits

Pass 29 Dec 2014 66,327 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front tyre close to limits

Pass 1 Oct 2014 66,005 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

engine light on

nearside front tyre is worn on outer & inner edge

offside front tyre is worn on outer & inner edge

Pass 9 Sep 2013 56,765 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 44,654 miles

CHIPS IN WIND SCREEN

N/S/R TYRE HAS CUTS TO SIDE WALL

PARKING BRAKE LEVER NEARING THE END OF ITS TRAVEL.REC ADJUSTMENT

STRONG ADVISE :BOTH REAR TYRES ARE WORN TO LEGAL LIMITS

WIPER BLADES ARE IN POOR CONDITION

Fail 20 Sep 2012 44,641 miles

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

CHIPS IN WIND SCREEN

N/S/R TYRE HAS CUTS TO SIDE WALL

PARKING BRAKE LEVER NEARING THE END OF ITS TRAVEL.REC ADJUSTMENT

STRONG ADVISE :BOTH REAR TYRES ARE WORN TO LEGAL LIMITS

WIPER BLADES ARE IN POOR CONDITION

Pass 13 Sep 2011 34,301 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 34,289 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 22,648 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 HFX is a 2007 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 HFX, 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 HFX registered?

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

Is BN57 HFX safe to buy?

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