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FV07 FMA

2007 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,104 mi
Last recorded94,104 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-588,056 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV07 FMA
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 94,104 miles

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

rear silencer skin rusted

Pass 1 Nov 2024 92,506 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2024 92,501 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 88,744 miles

rear exhaust box rusty

Fail 26 Oct 2023 88,744 miles

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

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 18 Oct 2022 84,267 miles

rear silencer skin rusted

Pass 29 Oct 2021 81,439 miles

front subframe rear mountings worn

rear exhaust box rusted

Pass 8 Oct 2020 79,621 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 74,924 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 71,918 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 68,798 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 64,068 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 59,599 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all metal parts of brake hoses badly corroded

offside handbrake cable in poor condition

plastic sill covers fitted

surface corosion on rear chassis rails

surface corosion on steering and suspension components

Fail 1 Apr 2015 59,599 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre damaged on side wall

offside handbrake cable in poor condition

plastic sill covers fitted

surface corosion on rear chassis rails

surface corosion on steering and suspension components

Pass 27 Mar 2014 54,232 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 49,305 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 44,337 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 44,337 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 39,226 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 35,615 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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FV07 FMA is a 2007 Saab 9-5 in Blue 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 FV07 FMA, 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 FV07 FMA registered?

FV07 FMA is a 2007 Saab 9-5, first registered on 10 May 2007.

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