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AK57 RVJ

2007 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

101,092 mi
Last recorded101,092 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-588,056 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK57 RVJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 101,092 miles

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

rear exhaust silencer outerskin corroded

surface corrosion on under-side of vehicle

Pass 2 Oct 2024 100,849 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine bay area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Rear silencer outer casing corroded / broken away (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2024 100,841 miles

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Engine / gearbox mounting (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn Rear upper bush outer / top of hub unit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine bay area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Rear silencer outer casing corroded / broken away (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 100,322 miles

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Advise front lower engine mounting worn / perished NEAR FAIL (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine bay area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Rear silencer outer casing corroded/ broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 99,060 miles

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Rear silencer corroded / outer casing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 98,480 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 97,813 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 96,898 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 95,048 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 92,163 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 90,021 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 86,103 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 76,146 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 65,761 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 54,869 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 44,620 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 34,542 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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AK57 RVJ is a 2007 Saab 9-5 in Blue 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 AK57 RVJ, 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 AK57 RVJ registered?

AK57 RVJ is a 2007 Saab 9-5, first registered on 24 November 2007.

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