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BN57 HGL

2007 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

122,423 mi
Last recorded122,423 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2022
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-588,056 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2022 122,423 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2022 122,411 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

engine cover , under tray and sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2021 113,126 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

over sills fitted

under tray fitted

Fail 20 Oct 2021 113,126 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

over sills fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 2 Nov 2020 103,911 miles

Central Rear exhaust rusting

Fail 2 Nov 2020 103,911 miles

Central Rear exhaust rusting

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 102,136 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2018 91,847 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 87,438 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 81,579 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 77,367 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES STARTING TO PERISH

EXHAUST CORRODING IN PLACES

GENERAL UNDER BODY CORROSION

NEARSIDE REAR LIGHT LENS SLIGHT DAMAGE

Fail 10 Oct 2014 67,124 miles

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)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

n/s/r light lense damaged

Pass 10 Oct 2014 67,124 miles

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)

n/s/r light lense damaged

Pass 10 Oct 2013 56,844 miles

exhaust corroding in places

general underbody corrosion

n/s/r light cluster slight crack

Fail 10 Oct 2013 56,843 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust corroding in places

general underbody corrosion

handbrake just meets for travel

Pass 9 Nov 2012 49,110 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

exhaust corosion

general underbody corosion

Fail 9 Nov 2012 49,110 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

exhaust corosion

general underbody corosion

Pass 4 Nov 2011 36,158 miles

exhaust corroding in places

front discs corroding/slight lip

both front tyres getting close to wear bars (may need replacing soon)

n/s/r light cluster damaged (just meets MOT criteria)

o/s/f wiper starting to smear

rear tyres getting close to wear bars (may need replacing soon)

tested in wet

Pass 19 Aug 2010 22,963 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
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BN57 HGL 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 68.4%.

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 HGL, 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 HGL registered?

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

Is BN57 HGL safe to buy?

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