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DS56 BWM

2007 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

172,584 mi
Last recorded172,584 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2022
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-588,056 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS56 BWM
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2022 172,584 miles

Both front coil springs are slightly fouling the lower spring cups

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear steel pipes are beginning to corrode under the protective coating (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Steel pipe is beginning to corrode under the protective coating (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Steel pipe is beginning to corrode under the protective coating (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Nov 2022 172,575 miles

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

Both front coil springs are slightly fouling the lower spring cups

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear steel pipes are beginning to corrode under the protective coating (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Steel pipe is beginning to corrode under the protective coating (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Steel pipe is beginning to corrode under the protective coating (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 168,455 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rear of exhaust missing rubber mount (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rose Joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 166,041 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2019 161,153 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2018 150,180 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 8 Feb 2018 150,180 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Feb 2017 139,116 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 126,635 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 116,634 miles

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

exhaust rear box deteriorated

Pass 17 Jan 2014 102,472 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 88,733 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 73,885 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 59,017 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 43,457 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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DS56 BWM is a 2007 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 DS56 BWM, 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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DS56 BWM is a 2007 Saab 9-5, first registered on 15 February 2007.

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