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DY07 FWF

2007 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

124,657 mi
Last recorded124,657 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2023
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-588,056 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY07 FWF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2023 124,657 miles

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

p/s rack damp

Fail 24 Nov 2023 124,655 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

p/s rack damp

Pass 1 Dec 2022 114,116 miles

Offside Front damaged

no reverse light working

Fail 1 Dec 2022 114,116 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking steering rack leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Central Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire heatshield insecure (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front damaged

no reverse light working

Pass 4 Nov 2021 106,137 miles

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

steering rack sweating

Fail 23 Oct 2021 106,137 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Exhaust system insecure 2 brackets broken (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment hand brake lever high (1.1.6 (c))

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

steering rack sweating

Pass 21 Nov 2020 102,810 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 101,125 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2020 101,125 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases DPF (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 99,775 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 97,505 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 97,505 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 91,068 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2016 91,059 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

minor oil leak at dipstick

Pass 10 Sep 2015 85,734 miles

Nearside Rear tyre is slightly worn on inside but no cord exposed

Fail 4 Sep 2015 85,734 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

nearside rear tyre has nails in it and is worn on the inside, although no cord is exposed

Pass 27 Aug 2014 60,801 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 56,276 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 49,726 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 41,443 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 33,394 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 26,346 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 26,346 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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DY07 FWF is a 2007 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 2007 Saab 9-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 88,056 miles. This 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 DY07 FWF, 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 DY07 FWF registered?

DY07 FWF is a 2007 Saab 9-5, first registered on 8 March 2007.

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