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DY07 UOL

2007 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

150,714 mi
Last recorded150,714 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-588,056 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY07 UOL
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 150,714 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2024 137,384 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2024 137,384 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Sep 2024 137,377 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2023 127,105 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 116,219 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Rear silencer outer skin (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 106,692 miles

Central HEAT SHIELD LOOSE

Central SILENCER OUTER SKIN SPLITTING

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FORWARD BUSH WORN (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear SILENCER OUTER SKIN SPLITTING (LOOSE SKIN COVERING REMOVED)

Fail 17 Sep 2021 106,692 miles

Central HEAT SHIELD LOOSE

Central SILENCER OUTER SKIN SPLITTING

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement cable return spring missing (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FORWARD BUSH WORN (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement cable return spring missing (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear SILENCER OUTER SKIN SPLITTING (LOOSE SKIN COVERING REMOVED)

Pass 5 Oct 2020 98,936 miles

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

Coil spring corroded All springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 91,934 miles

Center and rear silencers corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule to caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule to caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70/75% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 84,659 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 80,703 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 77,223 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 73,651 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 66,392 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 66,392 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 58,125 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 52,578 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 45,885 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 40,378 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 28,503 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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DY07 UOL is a 2007 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UOL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DY07 UOL registered?

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

Is DY07 UOL safe to buy?

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