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AP57 FDE

2007 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

252,815 mi
Last recorded252,815 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-588,056 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP57 FDE
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 252,815 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge fornt tyres on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 236,008 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 235/45/17 worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

centre heat shield loose

Pass 4 Sep 2023 223,572 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 213,850 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 Sep 2022 213,850 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 199,818 miles

Nearside Rear hub bush worn

Offside Rear hub bush worn

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 197,316 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

hid headlights flashing after in off position

Fail 2 Sep 2020 197,315 miles

Central Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Offside Front Lower Electrical wiring insecure under the bumper (4.11 (a) (i))

hid headlights flashing after in off position

Pass 2 Sep 2019 188,636 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 171,846 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 155,542 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 138,717 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 235/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

nearside rear tyre worn unevenly inner edge

Fail 15 Aug 2016 138,717 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working 501 bulb (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 235/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

nearside rear tyre worn unevenly inner edge

Pass 21 Aug 2015 116,631 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 97,165 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 84,692 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 84,692 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Oct 2012 67,377 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 57,780 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 48,095 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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AP57 FDE is a 2007 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AP57 FDE, 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 AP57 FDE registered?

AP57 FDE is a 2007 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 October 2007.

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