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DY07 XWR

2007 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

147,248 mi
Last recorded147,248 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2024
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-588,056 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY07 XWR
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2024 147,248 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2024 147,248 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 144,915 miles

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

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

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

parking brake close to end of travel

Pass 7 Apr 2022 142,039 miles

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

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

parking brake close to end of travel

Pass 4 May 2021 139,428 miles

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

exhaust coroded

Pass 12 Mar 2020 137,619 miles

exhaust corroding

front suspension arm bushes deteriorating

Fail 12 Mar 2020 137,619 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

exhaust corroding

front suspension arm bushes deteriorating

Pass 21 Mar 2019 131,809 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

exhaust corroding

headlamp washers not working

long travel on parking brake

offside headlamp lens deteriorating/poor beam image

Fail 21 Mar 2019 131,809 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

exhaust corroding

headlamp washers not working

long travel on parking brake

offside headlamp lens deteriorating/poor beam image

Pass 14 Mar 2018 126,075 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 126,075 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 120,613 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 111,063 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2016 111,063 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 99,548 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 83,245 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 70,437 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 59,042 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 58,384 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

light level warning light on.

Pass 29 Mar 2011 48,335 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 37,543 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 XWR is a 2007 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XWR, 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 XWR registered?

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

Is DY07 XWR safe to buy?

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