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H16 JJS

2007 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

125,064 mi
Last recorded125,064 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-588,056 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH16 JJS
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 125,064 miles

Exhaust System Is Corroded

Front Coil spring corroded Both Fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Rear Most Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both Inner Sills And Wheel Arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2025 125,062 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Exhaust System Is Corroded

Front Coil spring corroded Both Fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Rear Most Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both Inner Sills And Wheel Arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 121,236 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Handbrake has a lot of travel

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 28 Aug 2024 121,236 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Handbrake has a lot of travel

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 118,239 miles

Both Fuel Tank Straps Slightly Corroded

Exhaust System Is Corroded

Front Coil spring corroded Both Fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front Subframe Rear Most Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Power Steering Cooler Slightly Corroded

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both Rear Inner Sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both Rear Wheel Arches Are Corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 115,996 miles

Exhaust System Corroded

Fuel Tank Straps Slightly Corroded

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose Side Mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S/R Outer Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Front Arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 112,369 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust box rusted

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both fronts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 110,216 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 107,740 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 107,737 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 103,085 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 98,036 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2016 94,292 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 90,290 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 81,857 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 74,194 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 66,593 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 59,935 miles

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)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 52,758 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 52,758 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 49,817 miles

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

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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)

both rear tyres stepped on inner edges

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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H16 JJS is a 2007 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 H16 JJS, 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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H16 JJS is a 2007 Saab 9-5, first registered on 26 March 2007.

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