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AR07 FNF

2007 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

43,867 mi
Last recorded43,867 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2025
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-588,056 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR07 FNF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2025 43,867 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2024 42,580 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2023 40,539 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 39,453 miles

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear shock absorber casings corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2021 37,565 miles

offside and nearside rear shock absorber casings corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2020 36,942 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2020 36,939 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged reluctor ring fractured (1.6 (e))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 35,327 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 33,526 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2018 33,526 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 30,356 miles

under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 29 Jun 2016 28,357 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 25,617 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jul 2014 22,372 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 19,684 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 16,804 miles

tyres perished

Pass 9 Jul 2011 13,766 miles

n/s/f tyre inner wall has small cut

Pass 12 Jun 2010 9,108 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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AR07 FNF is a 2007 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AR07 FNF, 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 AR07 FNF registered?

AR07 FNF is a 2007 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 June 2007.

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The MOT history for AR07 FNF shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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