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BN57 HGM

2007 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

133,053 mi
Last recorded133,053 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2021
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-588,056 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 22 Sep 2021 133,053 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/55/16 97W (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/55/16 97W (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring some Components in the Engine Bay

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Undertrays Fitted Obscuring some Underside Components

Pass 18 Sep 2020 123,754 miles

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

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

handbrake lever has little reserve travel

offside front top mount bearing worn

Pass 1 Oct 2019 115,338 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2019 115,338 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm & very worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 107,643 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 107,523 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

engine and underbody covers fitted

Pass 27 Jul 2017 100,471 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint outer rose bush/joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint outer rose joint/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Jul 2017 100,471 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint outer rose bush/joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint outer rose joint/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 91,353 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 85,318 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 67,251 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)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 17 Sep 2013 61,418 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 54,580 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 43,850 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 34,593 miles

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

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 HGM is a 2007 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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