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FY56 VNJ

2007 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

201,314 mi
Last recorded201,314 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-588,056 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY56 VNJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 201,314 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2025 201,314 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Brake cable insecure return spring/retaining device missing (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Dec 2024 197,310 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Dec 2024 197,310 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 192,652 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2022 184,379 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2022 184,379 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure retaining spring inscure (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake drum back plate insecure (1.1.14 (d))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 177,893 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 173,376 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2020 173,376 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2019 171,063 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2019 171,063 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 161,623 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2018 161,395 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 149,034 miles

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Dec 2017 149,034 miles

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 137,888 miles

Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both damping redueced (2.7.3)

Fail 29 Nov 2016 137,888 miles

Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fuel system component leaking filtet (7.2.3)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both damping redueced (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 128,724 miles

Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 114,495 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 113,719 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 15 Dec 2014 113,719 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2014 99,181 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 84,556 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 69,935 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 55,281 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 44,416 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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FY56 VNJ is a 2007 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FY56 VNJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FY56 VNJ registered?

FY56 VNJ is a 2007 Saab 9-5, first registered on 19 January 2007.

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