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B2 SMR

2007 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests32 (28 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

72,339 mi
Last recorded72,339 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-588,056 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB2 SMR
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

28 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 72,339 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2025 133,538 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2025 71,896 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Sep 2025 71,896 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 123,879 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 68,532 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 108,542 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 65,098 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 89,320 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Nov 2022 89,320 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 61,674 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 57,843 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 74,225 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2021 74,225 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 64,473 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 53,142 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 44,745 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 59,407 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 May 2018 38,643 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2017 44,268 miles

Nearside Front nsf tyre at 2-3mm

Offside Front osf tyre 2-3mm

Pass 19 Dec 2016 38,198 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 41,027 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 36,780 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 33,118 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 33,118 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 32,642 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 33,784 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 31,922 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 27,299 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 22,659 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 19,550 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 16,686 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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B2 SMR is a 2007 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 B2 SMR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B2 SMR registered?

B2 SMR is a 2007 Saab 9-5, first registered on 17 December 2007.

Is B2 SMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for B2 SMR shows 32 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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