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FV56 XYO

2007 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

127,850 mi
Last recorded127,850 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2018
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-588,056 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV56 XYO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2018 127,850 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine cover / under tray fitted

Pass 28 Jul 2017 122,428 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 27 Aug 2016 115,624 miles

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

UNDERCOVER OBSTRUCTING VIEW

Fail 27 Aug 2016 115,624 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

UNDERCOVER OBSTRUCTING VIEW

Pass 23 Jun 2015 114,183 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 Jun 2015 114,183 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 May 2012 110,622 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 110,620 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2011 98,217 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 78,234 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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FV56 XYO is a 2007 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FV56 XYO, 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 FV56 XYO registered?

FV56 XYO is a 2007 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 February 2007.

Is FV56 XYO safe to buy?

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