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HV07 FHR

2007 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

130,450 mi
Last recorded130,450 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2022
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-588,056 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV07 FHR
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 Nov 2022 130,450 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Offside Front Position lamp not working bulb holder missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

exhaust rear box rusty

n/s/f tyre kerb damage

Pass 1 Nov 2021 124,637 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 120,477 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge side wall damaged (5.2.3 (e))

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

exhaust tail box corroded

Pass 10 May 2019 114,859 miles

EML light showing

exhaust tail box corroded

Fail 10 May 2019 114,859 miles

EML light showing

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

exhaust tail box corroded

Pass 16 May 2018 109,807 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 103,911 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low at 3mm / nailed (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 May 2016 102,549 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 May 2016 102,549 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm also pershed (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm also badly perished (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 101,425 miles

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

both rear tyres worn very low on inner edges

nsr shock absorber damp (oil leak)

osr tyre cracked in tread

Pass 16 May 2014 97,702 miles

slight cracks in tread of osr tyre

Pass 15 May 2013 90,898 miles

Both front tyres worn low .

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine vibrates when reved

N/S/F tyre devoid of tread on outer edge & cracks in tread area .

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 May 2012 82,827 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 May 2011 74,020 miles

both rear tyres worn low on inner edges

cut to nsf tyre sidewall

Pass 24 May 2010 65,933 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 65,933 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 63,140 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 FHR is a 2007 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 HV07 FHR, 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 FHR registered?

HV07 FHR is a 2007 Saab 9-5, first registered on 14 April 2007.

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