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28 XX

2007 Saab 9-5

Green Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

158,603 mi
Last recorded158,603 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-588,056 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration28 XX
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 158,603 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2026 158,603 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 152,108 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 146,128 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 139,584 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose outer skin (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 135,213 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 129,520 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Mar 2020 123,817 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 116,209 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 108,590 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 99,365 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 91,899 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2016 91,899 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 83,416 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 83,416 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 76,041 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 May 2013 68,203 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 62,305 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 49,250 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 40,156 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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28 XX is a 2007 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 28 XX, 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 28 XX registered?

28 XX is a 2007 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 November 2007.

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