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HY57 VOP

2007 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

148,073 mi
Last recorded148,073 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-588,056 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY57 VOP
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 148,073 miles

Front Gearbox mounting defective

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear exhaust box rusted

Fail 1 Sep 2025 148,073 miles

Front Gearbox mounting defective

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear exhaust box rusted

Pass 5 Sep 2024 136,211 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2023 125,296 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 113,825 miles

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

Rear rear exhaust rusted

Pass 26 Jul 2021 104,990 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2020 98,407 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a nail in the tread area.

Pass 31 Jul 2019 87,999 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 77,855 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 77,855 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 72,002 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 64,786 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 57,350 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 57,350 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 50,009 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 42,834 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 35,676 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 28,329 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 21,183 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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HY57 VOP is a 2007 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc 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 HY57 VOP, 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 HY57 VOP registered?

HY57 VOP is a 2007 Saab 9-5, first registered on 25 September 2007.

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The MOT history for HY57 VOP 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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