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GP07 FSV

2007 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

121,741 mi
Last recorded121,741 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2020
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-588,056 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP07 FSV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2020 121,741 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust system corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre side wall cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread 3 mm and cracked. also side wall cut. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wing damaged and light lens loose

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under side of vehicle corroded

Fail 9 Dec 2020 121,737 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low Both. Rear level sensor broken. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust system corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre side wall cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread 3 mm and cracked. also side wall cut. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wing damaged and light lens loose

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under side of vehicle corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2019 118,578 miles

rear silencer corroded

Spare tyre defective cords exposed ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

engine oil leaks

headlamp washers not working

Fail 22 Jun 2019 118,578 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ring excessively corroded/broken (1.6 (e))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

engine oil leaks

headlamp washers not working

rear silencer corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2018 110,789 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front brakes worn

Front suspension arm bush's deteriorated

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak

Rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 7 Jun 2018 110,789 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front brakes worn

Front suspension arm bush's deteriorated

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak

Rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2017 104,069 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 104,068 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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)

Pass 24 May 2016 93,426 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 82,267 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 71,041 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 59,964 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 49,757 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 37,152 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 29,587 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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GP07 FSV is a 2007 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 GP07 FSV, 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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GP07 FSV is a 2007 Saab 9-5, first registered on 24 April 2007.

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