MOT Status
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142,890 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
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
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
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
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
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))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer bush (2.4.G.2)
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)
engine management light on
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
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
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
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
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
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
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?
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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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