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DV07 EDR

2007 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

117,547 mi
Last recorded117,547 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-588,056 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV07 EDR
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 117,547 miles

nearside and offside rear trailing arm front bushes worn /separated and have movement to the limit at time of test .

offside rear brake disc shows slight warp in rollers

rear nearside lower and upper rose joints have slight play (lower near limit)

slight play in offside upper rear rose joint

Pass 8 Aug 2024 111,812 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust silencer corroded to the limit

Pass 9 Aug 2023 104,722 miles

very slight wear to offside front brake hose

Fail 9 Aug 2023 104,722 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

fuel filter fluid stained but not leaking at time of test.

very slight wear to offside front brake hose

Pass 10 Aug 2022 98,683 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 91,954 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 87,619 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 80,104 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn smooth on the shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Aug 2019 80,103 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split open (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front brake discs appear very worn / thin

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn smooth on the shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

central exhaust heat shield is insecure at its nearside fixings

Pass 14 Aug 2018 72,733 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 66,259 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 66,259 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 56,625 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 47,599 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 39,679 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 31,066 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 31,066 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 31,065 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 29,681 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

O/S/F tyre has slight cracks in sidewall, inner edge. No chords showing

Fail 18 Apr 2013 29,662 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

O/S/F tyre has slight cracks in sidewall, inner edge. No chords showing

Pass 2 Apr 2012 26,034 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 23,023 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 17,722 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 EDR 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 78.3%.

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 DV07 EDR, 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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What year was DV07 EDR registered?

DV07 EDR is a 2007 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 April 2007.

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