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DY07 XVV

2007 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,476 mi
Last recorded127,476 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2018
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-588,056 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2018 127,476 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 27 Nov 2018 127,476 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Oct 2017 122,784 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 122,784 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort 100 near side 178 o/s lock (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 111,760 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 Oct 2016 111,630 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner edge shape (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 100,117 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 79,090 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 62,721 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 57,838 miles

n/s/r tyre between 2-3mm

o/s/r tyre between 2-3mm

poss slight play n/s/r hub bush

Pass 3 Nov 2011 45,738 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 23,289 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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DY07 XVV is a 2007 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 XVV, 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 XVV registered?

DY07 XVV is a 2007 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 March 2007.

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