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GL07 BWF

2007 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

158,389 mi
Last recorded158,389 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-588,056 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL07 BWF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 158,389 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2024 152,194 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2024 152,194 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 146,061 miles

vehicle restricted view

Pass 14 Sep 2022 139,646 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))

vehicle restricted view

Pass 8 Sep 2021 133,542 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear suspension arm bush, but no excessive movement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Offside front roadwheel damaged on outer facing rim.

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear suspension arm bush worn, but no excessive movement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2021 133,542 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear suspension arm bush, but no excessive movement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Offside front roadwheel damaged on outer facing rim.

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear suspension arm bush worn, but no excessive movement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 129,930 miles

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

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

vehicle restricted view

Pass 10 Sep 2019 126,585 miles

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

Offside Front advise wheel slight damage

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 120,997 miles

oil leak

Fail 14 Sep 2018 120,997 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

oil leak

Pass 13 Sep 2017 115,282 miles

Oil leak ()

engine bay restricted view

Fail 13 Sep 2017 115,282 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

engine bay restricted view

Pass 8 Sep 2016 110,596 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 8 Sep 2016 110,596 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Sep 2015 104,846 miles

ENGINE COVERS RESTRICTED VIEW

Fail 8 Sep 2015 104,784 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

ENGINE COVERS RESTRICTED VIEW

Pass 2 Sep 2014 98,162 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 92,794 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Aug 2012 84,842 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 84,842 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 68,651 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 52,271 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 52,271 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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GL07 BWF is a 2007 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GL07 BWF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GL07 BWF registered?

GL07 BWF is a 2007 Saab 9-5, first registered on 3 August 2007.

Is GL07 BWF safe to buy?

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