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GP57 VZB

2007 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

104,079 mi
Last recorded104,079 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2022
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-588,056 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP57 VZB
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2022 104,079 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead bent (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

little reserve on park brake

n/s park brake cable return spring broken

rear suspension corroding

Fail 15 Jul 2022 103,845 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.68 plate value o.50 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead bent (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

little reserve on park brake

n/s park brake cable return spring broken

rear suspension corroding

Pass 24 Jul 2021 92,209 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2021 92,209 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 87,844 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 85,028 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 83,658 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 83,193 miles

grease getting past clip on n/s/f outer cv boot

slight travel on handbrake lever

Pass 23 Jun 2016 81,605 miles

grease getting past clip on n/s/f outer cv boot

slight damage to front number plate

Pass 23 Jun 2015 79,693 miles

damage to n/s/f inner wheel arch

grease getting past clip on n/s/f outer cv boot

slight tavel on handbrake lever

Fail 23 Jun 2015 79,693 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

damage to n/s/f inner wheel arch

grease getting past clip on n/s/f outer cv boot

n/s steering rack boot twisted

slight tavel on handbrake lever

Pass 11 Jun 2014 78,067 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)

both front tyres worn to legal limit

grease getting past clip on n/s/f outer cv boot

n/s steering rack boot twisted

Pass 22 Jun 2013 75,890 miles

MIL light on dash

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

both front tyres low

brake discs corroded

nearside front foglight missing

Fail 22 Jun 2013 75,890 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

MIL light on dash

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

both front tyres low

brake discs corroded

nearside front foglight missing

Pass 11 Jun 2012 68,717 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 65,889 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 59,430 miles

Offside Front 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)

Fail 10 Dec 2010 59,430 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front 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)

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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GP57 VZB is a 2007 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 GP57 VZB, 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 GP57 VZB registered?

GP57 VZB is a 2007 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 December 2007.

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