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FY57 MWE

2007 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

109,006 mi
Last recorded109,006 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2023
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-588,056 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY57 MWE
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2023 109,006 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both, (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system slightly corroded.

Pass 1 Mar 2022 103,383 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

exhaust rear silencer corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2021 98,172 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

air box o/s/f loose

exhaust heat shield loose

oil leak

rear brake pads low

rear silencer corroded

Fail 2 Mar 2021 97,988 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged wing mirror lens (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged wing mirror lens (3.3 (b) (i))

air box o/s/f loose

exhaust heat shield loose

oil leak

rear brake pads low

rear silencer corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2020 93,084 miles

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

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2019 86,558 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

corroded underbody

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 5 Mar 2019 86,437 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

corroded underbody

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2018 80,378 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge and out of shape (4.1.E.1)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 14 Mar 2018 80,346 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge and out of shape (4.1.E.1)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2017 70,637 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 62,104 miles

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

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

engine management light on

Fail 30 Jan 2016 62,104 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 24 Jan 2015 55,507 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 45,678 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 43,043 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 39,192 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 30,296 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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FY57 MWE is a 2007 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FY57 MWE, 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 FY57 MWE registered?

FY57 MWE is a 2007 Saab 9-5, first registered on 12 September 2007.

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