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H20 GEA

2007 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

128,671 mi
Last recorded128,671 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-588,056 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH20 GEA
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 128,671 miles

Coil spring corroded both front and nearside rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 18 Feb 2026 128,662 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both front and nearside rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2025 124,346 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes corroded on floor at rear and on connection to offside rear flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top and bottom outer bushes on hub have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 120,219 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush worn in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top bush worn in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear shock absorbers (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Nov 2023 120,145 miles

Emissions unable to be completed major exhaust blow in center of vehicle (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush worn in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top bush worn in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear shock absorbers (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 111,612 miles

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower bushes in rear hubs have slight play on both sides of vehicle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear shock absorbers (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 100,420 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 98,875 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 98,034 miles

EXHAUST BACK BOX OUTER SKIN CORRODED

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 89,389 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn unevenly on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn unevenly on inner edge

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2017 81,065 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2017 81,065 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 74,140 miles

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 28 Aug 2015 66,040 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 58,607 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

offside front tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall no cords or ply visible

Pass 18 Jul 2013 49,097 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 44,893 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 34,432 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 26,363 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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H20 GEA is a 2007 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 H20 GEA, 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 H20 GEA registered?

H20 GEA is a 2007 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 June 2007.

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The MOT history for H20 GEA shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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