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AV07 SXC

2007 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

147,790 mi
Last recorded147,790 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2018
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-588,056 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV07 SXC
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2018 147,790 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 147,790 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Both (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Dec 2017 136,922 miles

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes both sides (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front headlamp dip beam light output slightly reduced

Oil leak ()

underbody components corroding

Fail 15 Dec 2017 136,922 miles

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low adjusted; pattern slightly out, all white light within % lines (1.8)

Offside Front headlamp dip beam light output slightly reduced

Oil leak ()

underbody components corroding

Pass 16 Dec 2016 127,256 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside lower (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush offside and nearside lower (2.4.G.2)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (2.4.G.1)

Fail 15 Dec 2016 127,157 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside lower (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush offside and nearside lower (2.4.G.2)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 113,825 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 102,311 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2013 87,882 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 74,904 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 63,379 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 47,761 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

small cuts in o/s front tyre wall not exposing cords

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 SXC is a 2007 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SXC, 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 SXC registered?

AV07 SXC is a 2007 Saab 9-5, first registered on 4 May 2007.

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