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DY07 YHM

2007 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

162,402 mi
Last recorded162,402 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2025
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-588,056 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2025 162,402 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 150,284 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2024 150,284 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2023 140,036 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2023 140,033 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Apr 2022 130,512 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2022 130,512 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 118,162 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 114,156 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 111,837 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 105,539 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 99,179 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 7 Jun 2016 96,840 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 19 Jun 2015 92,611 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 86,919 miles

ALL Brake Discs slightly worn.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

N/S/R Tyre worn to 3mm, and slightly mishaped around inner edge.

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Dec 2013 83,062 miles

NSR Tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Dec 2013 83,004 miles

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

NSR Tyre wearing on inner edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 73,975 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 64,481 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 54,483 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 42,583 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 YHM 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 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 YHM, 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 YHM registered?

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

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