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A16 BWC

2007 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

60,255 mi
Last recorded60,255 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-588,056 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 BWC
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2025 60,255 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 59,423 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 57,260 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 52,454 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 50,651 miles

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front lower arms slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 49,942 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 47,942 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 46,937 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 45,030 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 42,934 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 40,757 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2014 40,757 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 37,023 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 32,647 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 27,753 miles

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 22,813 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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A16 BWC is a 2007 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 A16 BWC, 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 A16 BWC registered?

A16 BWC is a 2007 Saab 9-5, first registered on 21 December 2007.

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