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FA07 AOS

2007 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

103,445 mi
Last recorded103,445 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-588,056 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA07 AOS
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 103,445 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Aug 2025 103,445 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 99,269 miles

oil leaking for engine

engine covers undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Sep 2023 95,948 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 90,047 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 89,880 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2022 89,871 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 84,946 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2020 78,752 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 68,388 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 64,184 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 60,375 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 55,652 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WEARING LOW ON TREAD (CLOSE TO LOW TREAD INDICATORS ) 235/45/17

Pass 5 Mar 2015 54,703 miles

CHILD SEAT FITTED TO N/S/REAR THEREFORE SEAT BELT NOT TESTED ENGINE LIGHT ON

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

Fail 5 Mar 2015 54,698 miles

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

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

CHILD SEAT FITTED TO N/S/REAR THEREFORE SEAT BELT NOT TESTED ENGINE LIGHT ON

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

Fail 17 Dec 2013 52,119 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 52,119 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 47,050 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 40,674 miles

Centre Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front wiper blades split.

front gearbox mounting deteriorated.

Pass 6 Sep 2010 32,963 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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FA07 AOS is a 2007 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FA07 AOS, 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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FA07 AOS is a 2007 Saab 9-5, first registered on 19 July 2007.

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