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AV07 SWN

2007 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

73,832 mi
Last recorded73,832 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2019
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-588,056 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV07 SWN
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2019 73,832 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 66,868 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 60,609 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush droplink (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

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

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

engine light illuminated on dashboard

Pass 16 Feb 2016 53,670 miles

engine fault light on

engine oil leak

Fail 15 Feb 2016 53,670 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

engine fault light on

engine oil leak

Pass 4 Dec 2014 44,524 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine mil staying on

Fail 2 Dec 2014 44,463 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine mil staying on

Pass 5 Dec 2013 38,138 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2013 38,133 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 32,746 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2011 24,669 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 24,669 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 17,991 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 15,267 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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AV07 SWN is a 2007 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AV07 SWN, 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 AV07 SWN registered?

AV07 SWN is a 2007 Saab 9-5, first registered on 11 May 2007.

Is AV07 SWN safe to buy?

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