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DN07 HPE

2007 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

133,753 mi
Last recorded133,753 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2022
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-588,056 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN07 HPE
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2022 133,753 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened O/S AND N/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRAILING ARM FRONT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Jul 2022 133,752 miles

Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp O/S N/S HEADLAMPS FLASHING (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn FRONT TRAILING ARM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2022 133,741 miles

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

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Stub axle fractured at steering track rod end location (5.1.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all suspension components (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear wheel slight play detected

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all suspension components (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear wheel slight play detected

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

head lamps are flashing when switched off

slight engine oil leaks

Fail 13 Jul 2022 133,737 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded O/S AND N/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR FRAME FRONT MOUNTS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2022 133,734 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded O/S AND N/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR FRAME FRONT MOUNTS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 130,227 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2020 130,227 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 127,884 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2019 127,884 miles

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

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

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (4.10 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 127,731 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule by caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule by caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

center and rear exhaust corroded and leaking slightly

parking brake efficiency on 17%

underside of vehicle has been painted unable to clearly see condition of brake pipes and fuel pipes

Pass 29 Jun 2018 125,767 miles

Nearside Front brake hose ferrules corroded

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front brake hose ferrules corroded

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

some travel on park brake

Fail 29 Jun 2018 125,767 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front brake hose ferrules corroded

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front brake hose ferrules corroded

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

some travel on park brake

Pass 13 Jun 2017 122,439 miles

discs corroded

under-body coated in sealant

Fail 13 Jun 2017 122,439 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

discs corroded

under-body coated in sealant

Pass 28 Sep 2016 107,228 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 81,760 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Sep 2015 81,760 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Oct 2014 66,769 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 52,334 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 51,769 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 13 Aug 2012 44,248 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 36,156 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 34,295 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 23,196 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 HPE is a 2007 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 HPE, 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 HPE is a 2007 Saab 9-5, first registered on 22 June 2007.

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