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DG56 WSN

2007 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

203,812 mi
Last recorded203,812 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2023
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-588,056 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG56 WSN
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2023 203,812 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 199,684 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 199,309 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 197,233 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2019 194,416 miles

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

both front tyres low inner edges

Fail 2 Nov 2019 194,416 miles

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

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

both front tyres low inner edges

Pass 12 May 2018 190,579 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear silencer rusty

Pass 22 Jan 2016 175,607 miles

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

nearside and offside front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 22 Jan 2016 175,607 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

nearside and offside front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 13 Feb 2015 156,015 miles

gearbox mount unbonding

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 13 Feb 2015 156,015 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

gearbox mount unbonding

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Feb 2014 141,907 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 141,907 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 121,093 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2012 98,289 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 73,857 miles

Screen chipped

n/s/f tyre 1.6-2mm on egdes

Pass 8 Feb 2010 47,079 miles

Windscreen chipped

n/s/f tyre has cut to sidewall

n/s/r tyre worn unevenly

o/s/r tyre 2-3mm

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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DG56 WSN is a 2007 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 DG56 WSN, 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 DG56 WSN registered?

DG56 WSN is a 2007 Saab 9-5, first registered on 8 February 2007.

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