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DY07 KKC

2007 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

173,477 mi
Last recorded173,477 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-588,056 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY07 KKC
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 173,477 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Sep 2024 170,286 miles

Areas underneath corroded/rusty

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front & rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Car has full length plastic sill covers

Drivers inner door handle repaired & still operates

Front subframe has areas corroded/rusty

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated link bar (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2023 167,605 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 9 Aug 2023 167,605 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2022 156,346 miles

General surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 7 Apr 2021 155,530 miles

General surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 155,004 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened LOWER WISHBONE (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 152,159 miles

Rear exhaust will soon need replacing

Pass 16 Apr 2018 145,036 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake pads getting low

Fail 12 Apr 2018 144,996 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake pads getting low

o/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Mar 2017 133,273 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2016 114,697 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 31 Mar 2016 114,697 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions nearside and offside (4.1.D.1f)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Mar 2015 91,915 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 91,915 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 66,908 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 66,907 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 52,996 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 52,981 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 37,378 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 32,563 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 28,990 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 28,990 miles

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

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

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

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 KKC is a 2007 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 KKC, 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 KKC registered?

DY07 KKC is a 2007 Saab 9-5, first registered on 20 March 2007.

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