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AV07 SXT

2007 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

100,361 mi
Last recorded100,361 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-588,056 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV07 SXT
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 100,361 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracked. (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 21 Apr 2026 99,708 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracked. (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 8 May 2025 79,691 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 77,276 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 75,428 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 71,199 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 68,412 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 65,880 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 62,263 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 58,006 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine management fault light on

Pass 9 May 2017 51,604 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 45,803 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 39,716 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 32,660 miles

1/ n/s front tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 25 Jul 2012 25,736 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 19,232 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 14,627 miles

Both screen wiper blades split at tips

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

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

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 SXT is a 2007 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 AV07 SXT, 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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AV07 SXT is a 2007 Saab 9-5, first registered on 23 April 2007.

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