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DL07 FHN

2007 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

176,111 mi
Last recorded176,111 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-588,056 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 176,111 miles

Exhaust corroded

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

fuel hose deterirated

Pass 15 Apr 2025 170,003 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S/R & O/S/R (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S/R & O/S/R (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak ()

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 15 Apr 2025 170,003 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S/R & O/S/R (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S/R & O/S/R (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak ()

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 164,090 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 154,370 miles

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

Rear side under the vehicle general corroded

Fail 3 Apr 2023 154,363 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Rear side under the vehicle general corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2022 147,613 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2022 147,613 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 138,989 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S/F & O/S/F - N/S/R & O/S/R (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated N/S/F & O/S/F (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Under the vehicle slightly corroded

Fail 19 Mar 2021 138,898 miles

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

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S/F & O/S/F - N/S/R & O/S/R (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated N/S/F & O/S/F (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Under the vehicle slightly corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2020 130,881 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively N/S/F & O/S/F (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

under the vehicle rear side corroded slightly

Fail 11 Feb 2020 130,641 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached N/S/F & O/S/F both side (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively N/S/F & O/S/F - N/S/R & O/S/R (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S/R & O/S/R (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under the vehicle rear side slightly corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2019 121,381 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2017 108,651 miles

Both front tyres starting to perish

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 14 Oct 2017 108,651 miles

Both front tyres starting to perish

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Oct 2016 99,593 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 14 Oct 2016 99,519 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Nov 2015 81,989 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 76,700 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Prop-shaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing

slight marks to n/s/r seat belt

water ingress to n/s head lamp

Fail 11 Mar 2015 78,700 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Prop-shaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing

slight marks to n/s/r seat belt

water ingress to n/s head lamp

Pass 12 Jun 2013 70,890 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/f tyre worn on outer tread

o/s/r tyre uneven wear

Fail 7 Jun 2013 70,853 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

both front tyres getting low and wearing on edges

both rear handbrake cable hangers broken but cable still secure

front number plate discolouring

headlamp leveling light on

ns headlamp full of water but not affecting pattern

Pass 31 May 2012 60,889 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 49,721 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 19 May 2010 35,398 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

o/s front tyres wear on edges.

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 FHN is a 2007 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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

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