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GJ57 CYG

2007 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

140,233 mi
Last recorded140,233 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2023
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-588,056 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ57 CYG
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 19 Sep 2023 140,233 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake fluid dirty

Most of front and rear suspension corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also wearing on inner edge and wearing out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Fuel filler pipes corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also wearing on inner edge and wearing out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

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

Unable to fully check outer sills due to trims

Pass 10 Oct 2022 138,523 miles

Battery weak!

Brake fluid dark,may need replacing

Corrosion to both fuel tank filler pipes

Corrosion to most of front and rear suspension

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Slightly frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low to no tread on inner part of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Slightly frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Unable to fully check outer body sills due to trim covers

Pass 11 Oct 2021 134,960 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 133,250 miles

Nearside 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 28 Mar 2019 129,285 miles

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 126,081 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 109,191 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 94,448 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 74,468 miles

M I L on

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

Pass 2 Dec 2013 68,613 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Nov 2013 68,570 miles

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Dec 2012 63,178 miles

Factory fitted Hid hedlamps fitted, and Offside headlamp washers missing

Pass 1 Dec 2011 58,304 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 58,290 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 54,231 miles

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

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 CYG is a 2007 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GJ57 CYG, 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 CYG registered?

GJ57 CYG is a 2007 Saab 9-5, first registered on 19 November 2007.

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