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DY07 YHO

2007 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

170,925 mi
Last recorded170,925 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2021
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-588,056 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY07 YHO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2021 170,925 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 167,751 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear both bald on inner edges

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

centre and rear exhaust corroding

Fail 5 Mar 2020 167,624 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear both bald on inner edges

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

centre and rear exhaust corroding

Pass 6 Mar 2019 154,430 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 6 Mar 2019 154,426 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 140,638 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2018 140,637 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 127,211 miles

both front tyres 2mm depth

Pass 28 Oct 2016 121,714 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 97,856 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Sep 2014 89,628 miles

Both front tyres worn devoid of tread on inner shoulders ADVISE REPLACE TYRES & CHECK WHEEL ALIGNMENT

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust deteriorated as rear silencer corroded through outer skin

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Oil leak

TYRE SIZE: 235/45ZR17W

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Sep 2014 89,628 miles

Both front tyres worn devoid of tread on inner shoulders ADVISE REPLACE TYRES & CHECK WHEEL ALIGNMENT

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust deteriorated as rear silencer corroded through outer skin

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

TYRE SIZE: 235/45ZR17W

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Sep 2013 77,488 miles

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

front inner brake pads starting to wear low

n/s/r passenger seat has child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 12 Sep 2013 77,476 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front inner brake pads starting to wear low

n/s/r passenger seat has child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Jun 2012 65,806 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 65,806 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn bold on inner edges

Pass 23 Jun 2011 57,551 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2010 41,392 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 YHO is a 2007 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 YHO, 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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DY07 YHO is a 2007 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 March 2007.

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