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DY07 YHV

2007 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

138,983 mi
Last recorded138,983 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2024
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-588,056 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 6 Nov 2024 138,983 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose mirror backing is loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber mount not fitted onto exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Rear exhaust silencer is deteriorating

engine oil filler cap is insecure and not sealing

Pass 22 Nov 2023 135,740 miles

brake bulb warning light on dash but all brake lights working

front no plate very slightly deteriorated

nsr exhaust rubber off but exhaust secure

Fail 22 Nov 2023 135,740 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

brake bulb warning light on dash but all brake lights working

front no plate very slightly deteriorated

nsr exhaust rubber off but exhaust secure

Fail 2 Nov 2023 135,405 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction phone holder (3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn front subframe rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative automatic leveling inoperative and warning light on dash (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn upper arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn upper arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible delaminated (0.1 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber mount not fitted (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes in both rear trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin is deteriorating

Pass 28 Nov 2022 123,691 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s upper suspension arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2022 123,691 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s upper suspension arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 111,805 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust box is deteriorating

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes in front sub frame have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

headlight system warning light is on

Fail 25 Nov 2021 111,795 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust box is deteriorating

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes in front sub frame have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

headlight system warning light is on

Pass 8 Jan 2021 103,415 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2021 103,412 miles

Emissions not tested running rough (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 91,480 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 84,458 miles

ENGINE OIL LEAKING

Items removed from driver's view prior to test SAT NAV ()

Pass 2 Jun 2017 78,430 miles

Central Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear hand brake cable insecure

Offside Rear hand brake cable insecure

Oil leak ()

engine management light staying on

Pass 17 Jun 2016 72,531 miles

oil leaking

Fail 17 Jun 2016 72,531 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

oil leaking

Pass 16 Jun 2015 66,131 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2015 66,131 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 61,093 miles

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

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

rear discs both corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2013 56,645 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2012 50,971 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jul 2011 45,681 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 40,634 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 YHV is a 2007 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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

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