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EO57 FRF

2007 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

120,855 mi
Last recorded120,855 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2022
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-588,056 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO57 FRF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2022 120,855 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 111,610 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 106,671 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 104,224 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 98,758 miles

Park brake grabbing

service brake only just met minimun requirements

Fail 21 Aug 2018 98,758 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tread twisted , areas below 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Park brake grabbing

service brake only just met minimun requirements

Pass 21 Aug 2017 91,630 miles

Both front tyres wearing on extreme inner edges.

Fail 21 Aug 2017 91,630 miles

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective Broken. (1.7.2)

Both front tyres wearing on extreme inner edges.

Front number plate damaged however is still legable.

Pass 27 Jul 2016 84,438 miles

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

nail in n/s/r tyre.

Fail 27 Jul 2016 84,438 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

nail in n/s/r tyre.

Pass 24 Jun 2015 75,282 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 24 Jun 2015 75,282 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 66,501 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 66,501 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 27 Sep 2013 55,766 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 44,682 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 32,904 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

cut in offside front tyre tread

Pass 18 Aug 2010 20,362 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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EO57 FRF is a 2007 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 EO57 FRF, 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 EO57 FRF registered?

EO57 FRF is a 2007 Saab 9-5, first registered on 11 October 2007.

Is EO57 FRF safe to buy?

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