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GP56 FWU

2007 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

165,410 mi
Last recorded165,410 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2022
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-588,056 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP56 FWU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2022 165,410 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 162,820 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 161,661 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 158,796 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))

Offside Front headlamp wash not working

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2018 147,071 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2018 147,062 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Dec 2017 138,558 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

covers & shields fitted

nearside front outer cv gaiter damp with grease

nearside front tyre won on edge /close to limit

Fail 2 Dec 2017 138,553 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

covers & shields fitted

nearside front tyre won on edge /close to limit

Pass 9 Sep 2016 123,753 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 116,476 miles

Engine oil leak

Pass 14 Aug 2014 108,754 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 102,531 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 96,791 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 Sep 2012 96,791 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Feb 2012 95,594 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 94,315 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 76,922 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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GP56 FWU is a 2007 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 GP56 FWU, 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 GP56 FWU registered?

GP56 FWU is a 2007 Saab 9-5, first registered on 19 January 2007.

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