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DL07 FFS

2007 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

133,370 mi
Last recorded133,370 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2019
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-588,056 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL07 FFS
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2019 133,370 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2019 133,363 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 125,412 miles

Oil leak ()

engine light on

exhaust outer casing corroded

Fail 16 Feb 2018 125,412 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak ()

engine light on

exhaust outer casing corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2017 118,369 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2017 118,369 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 31 Dec 2016 118,353 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

all four brake discs corroded and scored

exhaust backbox ouuter skin deteriorated

Pass 18 Dec 2015 100,171 miles

Engine management lamp on at time of test

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rose joint bush (bottom bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rose joint bush (bottom bush (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Fail 18 Dec 2015 100,171 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Engine management lamp on at time of test

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rose joint bush (bottom bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rose joint bush (bottom bush (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 9 Oct 2014 87,455 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 66,747 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 57,508 miles

both rear hand brake clips broken

Pass 14 Oct 2011 47,317 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 37,199 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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DL07 FFS is a 2007 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 DL07 FFS, 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 DL07 FFS registered?

DL07 FFS is a 2007 Saab 9-5, first registered on 13 July 2007.

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