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GJ07 CTZ

2007 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

207,021 mi
Last recorded207,021 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-588,056 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ07 CTZ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 207,021 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2024 202,053 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 191,558 miles

rear sill areas corroded

Fail 27 Jun 2023 191,555 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

rear sill areas corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2022 177,904 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 Jun 2022 177,863 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 174,734 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Parking brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 171,566 miles

REAR EXHAUST DELAMINATED. VARIOUS UNDER BODY CORROSSION.

Pass 12 Jun 2019 163,302 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 153,578 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear offside and nearside near flexi brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 143,617 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 134,531 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 125,933 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 125,933 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 117,820 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 May 2013 104,398 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 95,644 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 83,014 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 76,198 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES 2MM

N/S/R SHOCKABSORBER HAS A SLIGHT OIL LEAK

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 76,198 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES 2MM

N/S/R SHOCKABSORBER HAS A SLIGHT OIL LEAK

Pass 19 Mar 2010 68,328 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 CTZ is a 2007 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 CTZ, 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 CTZ registered?

GJ07 CTZ is a 2007 Saab 9-5, first registered on 20 April 2007.

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