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AV56 OCJ

2007 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

144,556 mi
Last recorded144,556 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2023
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-588,056 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV56 OCJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2023 144,556 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

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

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

O/S/R AND N/S/R SHOCK ABSORBERS CORRODED

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2023 144,555 miles

Front Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

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

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

O/S/R AND N/S/R SHOCK ABSORBERS CORRODED

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

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

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 121,521 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2022 121,521 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 98,230 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2019 96,672 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 95,106 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2018 95,106 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 93,875 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 91,972 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 14 Nov 2016 91,972 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 89,289 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 83,975 miles

n/s/r brake binding by hand

Pass 28 Oct 2013 80,223 miles

O/S/R & N/S/R large trailing arm bushes starting to split.

Pass 5 Nov 2012 72,814 miles

O/S/R large trailing arm bush starting to split.

Pass 18 Nov 2011 59,108 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 45,464 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 36,802 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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AV56 OCJ 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 77.8%.

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 AV56 OCJ, 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 AV56 OCJ registered?

AV56 OCJ is a 2007 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 January 2007.

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