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DG07 LYW

2007 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

159,112 mi
Last recorded159,112 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2023
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-588,056 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG07 LYW
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2023 159,112 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2023 158,986 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 143,727 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Aug 2022 143,726 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 Jul 2022 143,410 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine leaking onto exhaust , fire risk (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear exhaust badly deteriorated

Pass 19 Jul 2021 130,040 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2020 115,644 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2020 115,644 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 94,714 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 94,118 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ARM BOTH BUSHES HAVE SLIGHT PLAY (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

SLIGHT OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE AREA

Fail 25 Jan 2019 94,118 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ARM BOTH BUSHES HAVE SLIGHT PLAY (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

SLIGHT OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE AREA

Pass 18 Jan 2018 88,559 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

engine covers and undersheilds fitted

Fail 18 Jan 2018 88,558 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

engine covers and undersheilds fitted

Pass 26 Jan 2017 77,353 miles

Front position lamps are different colour and brightness

Front subframe rear bushes are worn

Fail 24 Jan 2017 77,345 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective rear height adjuster broken (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front position lamps are different colour and brightness

Front subframe rear bushes are worn

Pass 19 Jan 2016 64,152 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 56,045 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 53,131 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 53,122 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 36,164 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 32,565 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 26,544 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 19,799 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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DG07 LYW is a 2007 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DG07 LYW, 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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DG07 LYW is a 2007 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 March 2007.

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