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DY07 YHG

2007 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

119,253 mi
Last recorded119,253 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2019
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-588,056 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY07 YHG
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2019 119,253 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 9 Apr 2019 119,253 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 107,836 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2016 98,961 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 23 Oct 2015 89,366 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 74,643 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2014 74,643 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 63,869 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Apr 2012 54,082 miles

Engine under tray fiited

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 39,222 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 31,089 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 YHG is a 2007 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YHG, 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 YHG registered?

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

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The MOT history for DY07 YHG shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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