2007 Saab 9-5 · 4,050 MOT tests
2007 Saab 9-5 reliability
2007 Saab 9-5s fail 36% of first MOT tests, 18% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 13 9-5 years (4,050 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Saab 9-5s: 35.9%)
- 36%
- first-time fail rate (all Saab 9-5s: 35.9%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 18% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 15
- 119,058
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 15
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 4,050
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2007 against the years either side
- 2006 cars: 18% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2007 car does better)
- 2008 cars: 22% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2007 car does worse)
- Weak spot: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 9.6% of tests fail here (40% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: steering, 69% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2007 car carries a 56 plate (January–February 2007), or a 07 plate (March–August 2007), or a 57 plate (September–December 2007).
Common problems
What fails on a 2007 Saab 9-5
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics14.9%
- Suspension11%
- Brakes10.7%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks9.6%
- Tyres8.1%
- Body, chassis and structure5.5%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Position lamp not working 5.14%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Engine warning light inoperative or lit 4.12%
An engine warning light that is lit or not working can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Parking brake efficiency below minimum 3.16%
The parking brake holds the car less well than required, so it may roll on a slope and needs repair.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.22%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 2%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint worn 1.73%
A worn linkage ball joint can rattle, affect handling and eventually fail, so it should be replaced.
Common advisories
Engine oil leak, not excessive (21.95%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (16.27%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (10.94%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (9.16%) · Suspension arm showing corrosion (6.89%) · Brake pads wearing thin (6.35%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2007 Saab 9-5 reliable?
2007 Saab 9-5s fail 36% of first MOT tests, 18% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 13 9-5 years (4,050 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2007 Saab 9-5 MOT?
Most often position lamp not working (5.14% of tests), engine warning light inoperative or lit (4.12% of tests), parking brake efficiency below minimum (3.16% of tests).
How many miles should a 2007 Saab 9-5 have done?
At its MOT aged about 15, a typical 2007 Saab 9-5 shows 119,058 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2007 car?
A car first registered in 2007 carries a 56 plate (January–February 2007), or a 07 plate (March–August 2007), or a 57 plate (September–December 2007).
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