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GL56 FXM

2007 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

149,950 mi
Last recorded149,950 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-588,056 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL56 FXM
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 149,950 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Power steering pipe. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner 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))

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2024 144,236 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2023 138,680 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 131,424 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2021 121,307 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2020 111,624 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 104,870 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 87,909 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 78,608 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 68,982 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2014 60,307 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 49,127 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 43,373 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 36,251 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 29,249 miles

All 4 Tyres wearing close to 1.6mm legal limit

Fail 13 Jan 2011 29,249 miles

All 4 Tyres wearing close to 1.6mm legal limit

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2010 21,592 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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GL56 FXM is a 2007 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 GL56 FXM, 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 GL56 FXM registered?

GL56 FXM is a 2007 Saab 9-5, first registered on 12 January 2007.

Is GL56 FXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL56 FXM shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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