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GU07 HWS

2007 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

136,256 mi
Last recorded136,256 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-588,056 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU07 HWS
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 136,256 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2025 125,405 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 116,229 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 115,088 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 111,692 miles

underside of vehicle and all suspension components corrodoed

Pass 1 Jul 2021 106,319 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 104,534 miles

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

Rear Brake disc (s) worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Pass 30 Apr 2019 101,439 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2018 97,163 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 24 Jan 2017 96,207 miles

Central exhaust heatshield insecure

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

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

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

handbrake performance only just passed. it would appear your brakes require adjustment or repair

Fail 24 Jan 2017 96,207 miles

Central exhaust heatshield insecure

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

Nearside Front 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 Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

handbrake performance only just passed. it would appear your brakes require adjustment or repair

Pass 26 Nov 2015 87,029 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust box deteriorating

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 79,727 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2014 79,727 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 70,309 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2012 61,401 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 50,714 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 32,034 miles

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

front + rear number plates deteriating.

front wiper blades squeek across screen.

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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GU07 HWS is a 2007 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 GU07 HWS, 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 GU07 HWS registered?

GU07 HWS is a 2007 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 May 2007.

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