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DN07 DGE

2007 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

146,196 mi
Last recorded146,196 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2024
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-588,056 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN07 DGE
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2024 146,196 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 26 Sep 2024 146,196 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2023 144,056 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Sep 2023 144,056 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 142,096 miles

Nearside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 138,794 miles

Nearside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 25 Oct 2021 138,794 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 136,368 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 23 Oct 2020 136,368 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 133,382 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2018 128,024 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 123,575 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 117,727 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Centre (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (3.5.1i)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both rear (3.7.B.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 112,280 miles

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush back both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both centre (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 111,636 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 15 Jan 2015 111,636 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

centre exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 16 Jan 2014 106,803 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

advise damage to nearside and offside rear wings

Pass 16 Jan 2014 106,803 miles

advise damage to nearside and offside rear wings

Pass 30 Jan 2013 96,354 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2013 96,354 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2011 71,824 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 71,824 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2010 51,438 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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DN07 DGE is a 2007 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel 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 DN07 DGE, 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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DN07 DGE is a 2007 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 May 2007.

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