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GJ57 CXU

2007 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

159,824 mi
Last recorded159,824 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2021
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-588,056 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ57 CXU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2021 159,824 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 26 Oct 2021 159,823 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 148,320 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 126,263 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 4 Apr 2019 126,259 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 109,630 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 109,630 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 95,244 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 87,426 miles

Nearside Front Inner sidewall has cuts in sidewall not exposing cords

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside wing mirror deteriorated not affecting view to the rear

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

Fail 26 Nov 2015 87,312 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Inner sidewall has cuts in sidewall not exposing cords

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside wing mirror deteriorated not affecting view to the rear

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

Pass 3 Dec 2014 79,367 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 72,721 miles

washers poor

Pass 22 Nov 2012 66,717 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 59,615 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 41,243 miles

OFFICAL STICKER IN ZONE A (WINDSCREEN)

Fail 4 Nov 2010 41,243 miles

OFFICAL STICKER IN ZONE A (WINDSCREEN)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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GJ57 CXU is a 2007 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,985cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 GJ57 CXU, 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 GJ57 CXU registered?

GJ57 CXU is a 2007 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 November 2007.

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