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DN56 VBD

2007 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

145,156 mi
Last recorded145,156 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2025
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-588,056 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN56 VBD
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2025 145,156 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear both side shok absorber crodded

exchaust sysytem crodded

Pass 31 May 2023 140,712 miles

Engine Management Light on dash

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Uneven wear on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear exhaust heat shield slightly loose

Pass 31 May 2022 140,602 miles

Engine Management Light on dash

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

Offside Rear uneven wear on inner shoulder

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

Pass 27 May 2021 140,152 miles

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

slight engine oil leak

Pass 16 Jan 2020 138,148 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 124,938 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

rear exaust box slightly corroded mounting needs attention

rear window temporary window fitted

Pass 9 Dec 2017 115,408 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2017 115,408 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 108,915 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 93,100 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2014 79,016 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 68,256 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2013 59,691 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 59,691 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 56,704 miles

Engine light on

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

Fail 22 Feb 2012 56,610 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Engine light on

NSF Tyre wearing on outter edge

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 466,691 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 46,691 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 37,300 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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DN56 VBD is a 2007 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 DN56 VBD, 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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DN56 VBD is a 2007 Saab 9-5, first registered on 15 February 2007.

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