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BN57 HGC

2007 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

205,830 mi
Last recorded205,830 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-588,056 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN57 HGC
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 205,830 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush mounted in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear exhaust box outer skin in poor condition

Pass 4 Feb 2025 198,581 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust box outer skin loose/corroded

Rear Parking brake efficiency requirements only just met

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSR / OSR Trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSR / OSR hub bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced NSR / OSR inner wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 191,686 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear exhaust silencer outer skin in poor condition

Pass 13 Feb 2023 185,435 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner/outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Abnormal wear (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2022 179,389 miles

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

exhaust deterioated

Pass 10 Mar 2020 169,023 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust deterioated

Pass 27 Mar 2019 159,534 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

Fail 19 Mar 2019 159,262 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Both (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

Pass 28 Sep 2017 148,677 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 148,677 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2016 142,565 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 134,735 miles

Nearside rear tyre starting to go out of shape

Pass 2 Jul 2014 128,512 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 119,973 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 113,871 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 104,828 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 79,936 miles

Advise front discs slightly lipped.

Advise near side mirror casing cracked.

Advise rear tyres wearing low on outer edges.

Fail 2 Sep 2010 79,936 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Advise front discs slightly lipped.

Advise near side mirror casing cracked.

Advise rear tyres wearing low on outer edges.

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 HGC is a 2007 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HGC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN57 HGC registered?

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

Is BN57 HGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN57 HGC shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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