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GJ07 CSO

2007 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

149,768 mi
Last recorded149,768 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2024
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-588,056 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ07 CSO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2024 149,768 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under sill subframe mtg area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under sill subframe area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2024 149,768 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2024 149,767 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn badly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush likely to become detached mounting bolts and washers corroded (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Feb 2023 145,649 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sub frame mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On inner edge of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sub frame mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 138,087 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sub frame mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On inner edge of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sub frame mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 130,673 miles

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

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

park brake long travel

Fail 19 Jan 2021 130,655 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

park brake long travel

Pass 20 Jan 2020 124,881 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2020 124,881 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 112,439 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust rear section outer skin worn

Pass 2 Feb 2018 100,319 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 88,049 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 88,049 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 76,885 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 75,028 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 63,364 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 56,345 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 47,778 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 34,348 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 34,348 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 25,873 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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GJ07 CSO is a 2007 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2007 Saab 9-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 88,056 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 CSO, 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 CSO registered?

GJ07 CSO is a 2007 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 March 2007.

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