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HV07 BZY

2007 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

135,613 mi
Last recorded135,613 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2021
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-588,056 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV07 BZY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2021 135,613 miles

chips in screen

exhaust system corroded

oil leak engine

slight leak from power steering rack

Fail 4 Oct 2021 135,611 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

chips in screen

exhaust system corroded

oil leak engine

slight leak from power steering rack

Pass 7 Oct 2020 132,280 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2020 132,280 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 123,119 miles

oil leak engine

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 2 Apr 2019 123,117 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

offside rear tyre slightly out of shape

oil leak engine

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2018 116,980 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 116,980 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 112,397 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 108,512 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 50% WORN (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 101,555 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2013 88,705 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 72,073 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front wheel bearing is noisy when rotated however was unable to feel any roughness when rotated, replacement is strongly advised

offside rear tyre valve is perrished.

Pass 13 Jan 2012 54,043 miles

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

offside front tyre has uneven wear on inside edge worn very close to chord.

Pass 24 Jan 2011 35,479 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 32,388 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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HV07 BZY is a 2007 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HV07 BZY, 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 HV07 BZY registered?

HV07 BZY is a 2007 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 March 2007.

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