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DV07 GHO

2007 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

159,153 mi
Last recorded159,153 miles
Recorded on28 May 2021
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-588,056 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV07 GHO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 28 May 2021 159,153 miles

Brake performance not tested due to smoke from cambelt covers (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested due to smoke from cambelt covers (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Fuel pipe insecure fuel lines front to rear (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative also warning light on dash (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Body component likely to become detached air box behind bumper (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 155,274 miles

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

exhaust backbox slightly corroded

Fail 7 Mar 2020 155,150 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

exhaust back box outer skin excessively corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2019 142,290 miles

Offside Rear lower suspension arm outer bush slight lift / play

Rear brake pads look low

smoke test too low too detect

Fail 4 Feb 2019 142,290 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear lower suspension arm outer bush slight lift / play

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear brake pads look low

smoke test too low too detect

Pass 16 Feb 2018 131,845 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bold on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Fail 16 Feb 2018 131,845 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

Offside Front o/s/f tyre cut and splitting on inner wall

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bold on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Feb 2017 119,781 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bold on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bold on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

engine covers fitted

osf fog light innop

under trays fitted

Fail 15 Feb 2017 119,781 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bold on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bold on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

engine covers fitted

osf fog light innop

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Feb 2016 104,471 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 5 Feb 2016 104,471 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Feb 2015 90,515 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 78,969 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2014 78,969 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 65,606 miles

uneven wear near side rear tyre

Pass 2 Aug 2011 46,653 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 39,995 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 GHO is a 2007 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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

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