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GJ57 HZC

2007 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2025
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

160,159 mi
Last recorded160,159 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2024
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-588,056 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ57 HZC
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2024 160,159 miles

Engine MIL indicates a malfunction

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

General surface corrosion apparent under vehicle on steering, brake and suspension components

Nearside and Offside front fog lamp missing

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing On the limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Slight play at steering wheel- Push and Pull

Spare tyre defective Under Inflated ()

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate !! (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2024 160,155 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tyre size- 235/45R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine MIL indicates a malfunction

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

General surface corrosion apparent under vehicle on steering, brake and suspension components

Nearside and Offside front fog lamp missing

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing On the limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Slight play at steering wheel- Push and Pull

Spare tyre defective Under Inflated ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 156,728 miles

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))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 155,414 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Sep 2021 155,414 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 154,926 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2020 154,926 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 154,045 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2019 154,045 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 153,145 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2018 153,145 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 151,426 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2017 151,426 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 150,128 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2016 150,128 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 147,959 miles

Rear discs are corroded

Fail 29 Oct 2015 147,959 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear discs are corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2014 141,009 miles

E M Light on

Fail 31 Oct 2014 141,009 miles

E M Light on

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 133,176 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on the inner and outer edges

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)

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

Fail 27 Sep 2013 133,138 miles

Offside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Both rear tyres wearing on the inner and outer edges

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 84,211 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 48,274 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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GJ57 HZC is a 2007 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 HZC, 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 HZC registered?

GJ57 HZC is a 2007 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 September 2007.

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