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HB05 AAB

2007 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

323,101 mi
Last recorded323,101 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2023
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-588,056 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHB05 AAB
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2023 323,101 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear short intermediate pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively both front (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2023 323,101 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear short intermediate pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively both front (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 307,397 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 291,214 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 272,381 miles

Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively both front inner cv joints (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 28 Sep 2020 272,381 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn front subframe, both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively both front inner cv joints (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 256,521 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear radius arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear upper joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 232,456 miles

both rear upper and lower suspension arms (all four) have excess free play but not affecting braking/steering

Pass 19 Oct 2017 209,609 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Oct 2017 209,609 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 178,142 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 152,003 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Rear exhaust corroded but not yet leaking

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Aug 2014 119,816 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 119,816 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 100,912 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2013 100,912 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 80,590 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 64,614 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 64,614 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 44,606 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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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HB05 AAB is a 2007 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HB05 AAB, 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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HB05 AAB is a 2007 Saab 9-5, first registered on 21 September 2007.

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