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DY07 XWN

2007 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,366 mi
Last recorded117,366 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2018
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-588,056 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2018 117,366 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 117,366 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 111,326 miles

Rear Exhaust System Deteriorated

Pass 15 Feb 2016 102,392 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear Exhaust Silencer Deteriorated

Fail 15 Feb 2016 102,392 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Rear Exhaust Silencer Deteriorated

Pass 20 Feb 2015 96,086 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Direction indicator has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Stop lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.2.1d)

slight weep from steering rack

sunstrip fitted

Fail 20 Feb 2015 96,086 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Direction indicator has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Stop lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.2.1d)

slight weep from steering rack

sunstrip fitted

Pass 26 Feb 2014 82,134 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 82,109 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 81,235 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2013 75,147 miles

Nearside Rear 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 26 Jan 2013 75,147 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 60,744 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 53,373 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Mar 2010 38,681 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 XWN is a 2007 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XWN, 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 XWN registered?

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

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