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HG57 NFL

2007 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

168,556 mi
Last recorded168,556 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2023
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-588,056 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG57 NFL
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2023 168,556 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

center exhaust heat shield insecure

nearside front headlamp cleaning device defective (hid lamps fitted)

offside front headlamp dipped beam flickering

parking brake control lever has little reserve travle

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Fail 23 Oct 2023 168,556 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

center exhaust heat shield insecure

nearside front headlamp cleaning device defective (hid lamps fitted)

offside front headlamp dipped beam flickering

parking brake control lever has little reserve travle

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 25 Oct 2022 164,959 miles

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning side light (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2022 164,952 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning side light (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 160,210 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 21 Oct 2021 160,205 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Snow tyre fitted (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Snow tyre fitted (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 151,422 miles

Nearside Non Obligatory mirror provides poor view to rear (tinted)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Slight play detected in steering wheel

Pass 22 Oct 2019 144,527 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 4 Oct 2019 144,161 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative link arm broken away from actuator on rear suspension (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bearing/bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age cracking/splitting in tread section (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bearing/bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 136,554 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 18 Oct 2018 136,554 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 126,096 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a ball joint rear bush of front subframe (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush of front subframe (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear unit connected to suspension for automatic adjustment of headlights detached

Pass 13 Sep 2016 120,217 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 111,303 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 111,303 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 101,281 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 101,281 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 90,264 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 79,259 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 72,021 miles

Unable to test rear seat belts due to restricted access. Tested as two seater

Pass 13 Oct 2010 59,870 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 59,864 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)

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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HG57 NFL is a 2007 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 HG57 NFL, 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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HG57 NFL is a 2007 Saab 9-5, first registered on 26 November 2007.

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