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CX57 VGE

2007 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

150,731 mi
Last recorded150,731 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-588,056 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX57 VGE
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 150,731 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2025 148,302 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 7 Feb 2025 148,280 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2023 139,576 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear silencer outer shell corroded

Underside of vehicle has general surface rust, including some suspension,brake and steering components

Pass 22 Dec 2022 129,980 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear silencer outer shell corroded

Underside of vehicle has general surface rust, including some suspension,brake and steering components

Fail 16 Dec 2022 129,980 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small end (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear silencer outer shell corroded

Underside of vehicle has general surface rust, including some suspension,brake and steering components

Pass 21 Dec 2021 119,760 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2021 119,596 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 111,625 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2020 111,625 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn upper outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 100,517 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 80,541 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 59,471 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both front (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2017 59,471 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both front (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2016 53,672 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both front (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 47,250 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Dec 2014 41,861 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

o/s/f tyre wearing thin on outer edge.

Pass 4 Dec 2014 41,861 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

o/s/f tyre wearing thin on outer edge.

Pass 6 Dec 2013 36,045 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 30,345 miles

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)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 22,982 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 15,803 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 VGE is a 2007 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VGE, 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 VGE registered?

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

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