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DV07 EET

2007 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

146,639 mi
Last recorded146,639 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-588,056 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV07 EET
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 146,639 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Metal brake pipe has a plastic coating which has become swollen. This may indicate corrosion beneath coating. Front to rear pipe at rearmost end. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Metal brake pipe has a plastic coating which has become swollen. This may indicate corrosion beneath coating. Rearmost section of pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Metal brake pipe has a plastic coating which has become swollen. This may indicate corrosion beneath coating. Front to rear pipe at rearmost end (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Metal brake pipe has a plastic coating which has become swollen. This may indicate corrosion beneath coating. Rearmost section of pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Beam axle and suspension components are corroded

Rear Lower Silencer delaminating outer layer.

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

Fail 20 Nov 2025 146,628 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb possibly incorrectly seated (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly stretched Webbing stretched and frayed beyond 4mm of edge. (7.1.2 (b))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Metal brake pipe has a plastic coating which has become swollen. This may indicate corrosion beneath coating. Front to rear pipe at rearmost end. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Metal brake pipe has a plastic coating which has become swollen. This may indicate corrosion beneath coating. Rearmost section of pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Metal brake pipe has a plastic coating which has become swollen. This may indicate corrosion beneath coating. Front to rear pipe at rearmost end (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Metal brake pipe has a plastic coating which has become swollen. This may indicate corrosion beneath coating. Rearmost section of pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Beam axle and suspension components are corroded

Rear Lower Silencer delaminating outer layer.

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

Pass 4 Nov 2024 146,056 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Unable to ascertain where oil leak is coming from as it appears to be above cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Nail in tread

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Borderline pass (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both brake hoses (Front of axle beam ) Nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Silencer delaminating

Fail 4 Nov 2024 146,056 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Unable to ascertain where oil leak is coming from as it appears to be above cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Nail in tread

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Borderline pass (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both brake hoses (Front of axle beam ) Nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Silencer delaminating

Pass 22 Nov 2023 144,435 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Borderline (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Power steering oil cooler (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear brake hoses ( front hoses) (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Silencer delaminating

Pass 21 Nov 2022 142,208 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Towbar component slightly damaged (6.1.6 (a))

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2021 137,490 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Borderline (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Borderline (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 131,983 miles

Nearside Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess stabilizer mount bush (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

exhaust silencer corroded but secure

tow bar hitch mounting damaged

Pass 4 Jun 2019 122,679 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2019 122,679 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 16 May 2018 115,328 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear silencer corroded.

Pass 18 May 2017 108,444 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2016 100,268 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 94,468 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 89,122 miles

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

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

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

offside rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 29 Apr 2013 80,220 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 80,220 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2012 72,453 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2011 64,519 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2011 64,519 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 56,198 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 EET is a 2007 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2007 Saab 9-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 88,056 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 EET, 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 EET is a 2007 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 April 2007.

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