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GP56 VWE

2007 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2019
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

179,000 mi
Last recorded179,000 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2018
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-588,056 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP56 VWE
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2018 179,000 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

some part of exhaust corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2017 174,044 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Dec 2016 168,347 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust box outter skin on poor condition

Pass 11 Jan 2016 155,839 miles

rear exhaust deteriorating

Fail 11 Jan 2016 155,839 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

n/s/f tyre bald inner edge

rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 12 Jan 2015 140,646 miles

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

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

OSF tyre multiple cuts to inner sidewall

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Rear exhaust system corrosion

Pass 13 Jan 2014 126,208 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jan 2013 111,834 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine light illuminated

front brake discs worn

nearside front tyre outer sidewall cut but no cords exposed

offside front tyre inner sidewall cut but no cords exposed

Pass 9 Jan 2012 96,193 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 81,305 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 61,839 miles

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

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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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GP56 VWE is a 2007 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 VWE, 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 VWE registered?

GP56 VWE is a 2007 Saab 9-5, first registered on 10 January 2007.

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