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A17 WDK

2007 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

149,870 mi
Last recorded149,870 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2025
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-588,056 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 WDK
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2025 149,870 miles

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2024 142,137 miles

Nearside 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 11 Apr 2023 136,304 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2022 133,506 miles

Nearside Rear HANDBRAKE SPRING INSECURE

Offside Rear HANDBRAKE SPRING MISSING

Pass 12 Apr 2021 130,911 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2021 130,911 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 130,044 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 127,321 miles

under suspension components corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2018 124,995 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 120,794 miles

oil leak

Pass 27 Sep 2016 113,157 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 101,761 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 95,446 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 2 Oct 2013 88,006 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 67,867 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 47,738 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 28,275 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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A17 WDK is a 2007 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 A17 WDK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A17 WDK registered?

A17 WDK is a 2007 Saab 9-5, first registered on 9 October 2007.

Is A17 WDK safe to buy?

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