2007 Saab 9-5 2.3L Petrol · BF07 XFK
2007 Saab 9-5 (2.3L, petrol). First registered 07 Mar 2007. Recorded mileage 150,139 miles. MOT expired on 13 Apr 2023.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9-5
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Apr 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 150,139 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BF07 XFK Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 03/04/2023
- 150,139 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BF07 XFK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 Saab 9-5 (BF07 XFK) between April 2022 and April 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 April 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn x4 bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Oil leaking excessively from engine leaking onto cat (8.4.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))”.
BF07 XFK Mileage History
- 04/04/2022143,390 mi
- 03/04/2023150,139 mi+6,749 mi
Average of roughly 6,774 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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