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FE07 BVW

2007 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,021 mi
Last recorded117,021 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2021
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-588,056 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE07 BVW
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2021 117,021 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2021 117,019 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2020 113,820 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres @ 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides smear (3.4 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test camera wiring ()

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged glass discoloured (dark) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 1.6mm and inner edge 0mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear upper arm outer bush/bearing to hub upright (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2020 113,819 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative o/s/f sensor disconnected and lights jumping up and down (4.1.5 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres @ 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides smear (3.4 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test camera wiring ()

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged glass discoloured (dark) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 1.6mm and inner edge 0mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear upper arm outer bush/bearing to hub upright (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 106,007 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 21 Jan 2019 106,007 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 97,199 miles

Engine warning light on

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 13 Jan 2017 88,469 miles

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

Oil leak ()

engine management light illuminated

Pass 20 Jan 2016 84,574 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides on limit . (4.1.E.1)

engine management light on

Pass 16 Jan 2015 79,489 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 70,458 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 1 Mar 2014 70,458 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 62,543 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 52,078 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 41,638 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 31,770 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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FE07 BVW is a 2007 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FE07 BVW, 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 FE07 BVW registered?

FE07 BVW is a 2007 Saab 9-5, first registered on 9 March 2007.

Is FE07 BVW safe to buy?

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