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DV07 CVE

2007 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

114,216 mi
Last recorded114,216 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2024
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-588,056 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV07 CVE
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2024 114,216 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive cooler pipe corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underbody corroded but still solid

Fail 10 Jul 2024 114,216 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive cooler pipe corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

underbody corroded but still solid

Pass 7 Jul 2023 112,332 miles

Brake hose slightly damaged all (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

fuel filter corroded

o/s/f strut top bearing noise

oil leak

Pass 5 Jul 2022 109,416 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 105,700 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2019 101,986 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All remaining steel (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2019 101,985 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All remaining steel (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 98,458 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Complete exhaust system heavily corroded but no leaks (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Al perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2018 98,458 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Complete exhaust system heavily corroded but no leaks (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Al perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 95,166 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All. (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded All remaining steel. (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S/F Tyre slight cut in side wall. Slight cracks in rear inner side walls on both tyres.

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 31 Jul 2017 95,166 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All. (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded All remaining steel. (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S/F Tyre slight cut in side wall. Slight cracks in rear inner side walls on both tyres.

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both. (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 91,615 miles

Corroded underside but still solid

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Silencer heavily corroded but not leaking

Pass 29 Jul 2015 87,443 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2015 87,441 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 72,615 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 57,579 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 31 Jul 2013 57,579 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 52,879 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 40,504 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 28,215 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 21,220 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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DV07 CVE is a 2007 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DV07 CVE, 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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DV07 CVE is a 2007 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 March 2007.

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