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CX57 VFJ

2007 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

216,714 mi
Last recorded216,714 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2016
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-588,056 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX57 VFJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2016 216,714 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Dec 2015 179,093 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge bald (4.1.E.1)

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

oil leak from engine

Fail 29 Dec 2015 179,093 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge bald (4.1.E.1)

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

oil leak from engine

Pass 17 Oct 2014 131,498 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2014 131,498 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 107,544 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Dec 2012 83,942 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

rear exhaust box outer sleeve corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2011 58,349 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2011 58,349 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2010 33,060 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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CX57 VFJ is a 2007 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 CX57 VFJ, 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 CX57 VFJ registered?

CX57 VFJ is a 2007 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 December 2007.

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