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GJ07 BWA

2007 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

114,546 mi
Last recorded114,546 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-588,056 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ07 BWA
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 114,546 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 14 Jul 2026 114,546 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 4 Aug 2025 113,548 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 109,954 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2023 107,472 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2023 107,416 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Rear Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central exhaust heat shield slightly damaged

Exhaust silencer slightly loose rear box (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 104,717 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

centre exhaust heat shield insecure not likely to become adrift @ time of test.

rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Pass 29 Jul 2021 100,562 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 96,061 miles

Advise offside front tyre perished and starting to wear low.

Advise rear exhaust box corroded and outer skin peeling away.

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 26 Jul 2018 91,762 miles

FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

OIL LEAK

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Jul 2017 87,183 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

OIL LEAKS

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view CRACKED (8.1.2a)

REAR EXHAUST CORRODED

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 82,172 miles

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

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

offside and nearside front tyres outer side wall split

rear exhaust corroded

rear wiper blade split

under shield insecure

Pass 24 Jul 2015 77,830 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 73,987 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

advise front brake pads low and on legal limits and brake discs lipped.

advise rear brake pads inner wearing low and brake discs corroded and lipped.

advise rear exhaust box corroded and outer skin peeling away.

advise various stone chips front screen.

Pass 14 Jun 2013 70,630 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 53,454 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 35,376 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 25,759 miles

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

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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GJ07 BWA is a 2007 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 GJ07 BWA, 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 GJ07 BWA registered?

GJ07 BWA is a 2007 Saab 9-5, first registered on 26 March 2007.

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