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DY07 FWL

2007 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,730 mi
Last recorded92,730 miles
Recorded on14 May 2021
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-588,056 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY07 FWL
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 May 2021 92,730 miles
Fail 11 May 2021 92,730 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 88,059 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2020 88,059 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 79,605 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust silencer exhaust

Pass 12 Dec 2017 74,039 miles

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2016 66,864 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides and perishing on inner sidewalls (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 24 Dec 2015 58,488 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 56,882 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 55,171 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear handbrake shoe operating lever return spring broken

Pass 29 Aug 2013 49,678 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 49,678 miles

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 43,107 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 37,303 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

offside rear door damaged

Fail 26 Aug 2011 37,303 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

offside rear door damaged

Pass 14 Apr 2010 29,103 miles

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

advise front brake imbalance near limit 21%

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 FWL is a 2007 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FWL, 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 FWL registered?

DY07 FWL is a 2007 Saab 9-5, first registered on 19 March 2007.

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