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AP07 EXZ

2007 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

135,233 mi
Last recorded135,233 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-588,056 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP07 EXZ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 135,233 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Oct 2025 135,225 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 131,232 miles

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

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2023 128,181 miles

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Rear suspension hub carrier front bushes on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2023 128,179 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high Both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc contaminated Both sides (1.1.14 (b))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Rear suspension hub carrier front bushes on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 124,904 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 120,818 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main pipe to flexi lightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs lightly corroded/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rear exhaust box deteriorating

Fail 29 Sep 2021 120,816 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main pipe to flexi lightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs lightly corroded/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rear exhaust box deteriorating

Pass 20 Oct 2020 118,822 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Oct 2020 118,814 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Top rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Top rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn inner edge

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 117,060 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2020 117,053 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 110,326 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 103,670 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 96,085 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

oil leak

Pass 15 Mar 2016 89,482 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 81,454 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 68,699 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 53,871 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 45,513 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 38,030 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 Mar 2011 38,030 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 31,494 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Mar 2010 31,494 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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AP07 EXZ is a 2007 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AP07 EXZ, 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 AP07 EXZ registered?

AP07 EXZ is a 2007 Saab 9-5, first registered on 15 March 2007.

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