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DV07 HTO

2007 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

126,214 mi
Last recorded126,214 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-588,056 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 126,214 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust flexi pipe worn (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 1 Jun 2026 126,214 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust flexi pipe worn (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2025 125,669 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2025 125,662 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 124,541 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2023 123,126 miles

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

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))

Pass 21 May 2022 121,259 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear handbrake low

Offside Rear hub bush worn

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

Pass 4 Jun 2021 118,430 miles

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

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

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

Rear Lower both sides rose bush

Fail 4 Jun 2021 118,430 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Lower both sides rose bush

Pass 10 Jul 2020 115,553 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 114,744 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 109,669 miles

Offside Rear tyre inner edge worn

Fail 3 Jul 2018 109,669 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre inner edge worn

Pass 3 Jul 2017 103,498 miles

Oil leak

rear exhaust system outer skin corroded

Fail 3 Jul 2017 103,498 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

rear exhaust system outer skin corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2016 97,468 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Aug 2015 90,048 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Aug 2014 79,305 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 79,305 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 70,845 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 70,704 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 65,910 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 55,977 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 39,216 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 HTO is a 2007 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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

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