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FV57 OTX

2007 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

144,475 mi
Last recorded144,475 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2019
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-588,056 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV57 OTX
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2019 144,475 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 133,807 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 130,559 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Measured at 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn on the outer shoulder

Pass 26 Sep 2016 119,707 miles

Front Both tyres wearing the the outer shoulders

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Sep 2016 119,707 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Both tyres wearing the the outer shoulders

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 109,486 miles

Engine management light illuminated

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Outer (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Service light illuminated

Fail 19 Sep 2015 109,453 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Engine management light illuminated

Off side front tyre worn on both inner & outer shoulders

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Outer (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Service light illuminated

Pass 19 Sep 2014 98,419 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 86,719 miles

advise front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 23 Jan 2013 78,163 miles

engine light on

Pass 23 Jan 2012 71,842 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 62,937 miles

Both front tyres worn on outside edge

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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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FV57 OTX is a 2007 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FV57 OTX, 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 FV57 OTX registered?

FV57 OTX is a 2007 Saab 9-5, first registered on 12 December 2007.

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