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J888 SAA

2007 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

91,879 mi
Last recorded91,879 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2023
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-588,056 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ888 SAA
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2023 91,879 miles

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sub frame has slight corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms slight corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 86,757 miles

Offside Rear inner wheel arch lightly corroded

Offside Rear inner wheel arch slightly corroded

Fail 13 Jul 2022 86,756 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement return spring missing (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement return spring missing (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front a b s lead insecure

Offside Rear inner wheel arch lightly corroded

Offside Rear inner wheel arch slightly corroded

centre heat shield insecure

Pass 12 Jul 2021 84,065 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 80,890 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 77,464 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear @ rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Jul 2019

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear @ rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2018 64,204 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 52,851 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 49,421 miles

fuel filter slightly leaking

oil leak from engine

Pass 10 Nov 2015 45,118 miles

Nearside Front slightly worn

Offside Front slightly worn

Pass 4 Nov 2014 40,091 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 33,326 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 27,216 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 21,719 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 16,479 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 16,479 miles

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 16,424 miles

corrosion to front discs

front pads wearing low

Fail 16 Jul 2010 16,424 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

corrosion to front discs

front pads wearing low

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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J888 SAA is a 2007 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 J888 SAA, 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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J888 SAA is a 2007 Saab 9-5, first registered on 6 July 2007.

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