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DV07 GDU

2007 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

139,749 mi
Last recorded139,749 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2019
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-588,056 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV07 GDU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2019 139,749 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play dust boot perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 137,259 miles

chips on screen

n/s/r tyre slightly perished

rear discs rusty & worn

rear exhaust box out skin corroded

rear pads low

slight run out front brakes

Fail 17 May 2018 137,257 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

chips on screen

n/s/r tyre slightly perished

rear discs rusty & worn

rear exhaust box out skin corroded

rear pads low

slight run out front brakes

Pass 14 Mar 2017 124,981 miles

front discs rusty/ worn

handbrake high

rear discs worn

rear pads getting low

small chips on windscreen

Fail 14 Mar 2017 124,981 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

front discs rusty/ worn

handbrake high

rear discs worn

rear pads getting low

small chips on windscreen

Pass 20 Jan 2016 112,054 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2016 111,907 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 101,883 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 101,883 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 90,929 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 90,900 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 76,618 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 1 Mar 2013 76,618 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 61,204 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

service engine soon light on dash

Pass 8 Mar 2011 46,293 miles

emissions pass test but dsm did not read

Pass 8 Apr 2010 34,673 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s front tyre has slight sidewall damage

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 GDU is a 2007 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 DV07 GDU, 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 GDU is a 2007 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 April 2007.

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