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DY57 UAA

2007 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

87,372 mi
Last recorded87,372 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-588,056 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY57 UAA
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 87,372 miles

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

rear exhaust tatty with corrosion

Pass 14 Oct 2024 84,268 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

engine light on

rear exhaust tatty with corrosion

Fail 10 Oct 2024 84,267 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

engine light on

rear exhaust tatty with corrosion

Pass 20 Oct 2023 81,824 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2023 81,822 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 80,299 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2022 80,227 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ABS ring broken. (1.6 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Engine management light on.

Pass 8 Oct 2021 78,617 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

rear exhaust tatty with corrosion

Fail 7 Oct 2021 78,616 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (1.6 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

rear exhaust tatty with corrosion

Pass 22 Oct 2020 77,277 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

engine light on

Fail 16 Oct 2020 77,277 miles

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

engine light on

Pass 10 Oct 2019 76,171 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 74,201 miles

Nearside Front slight body work damage.

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Slight imbalance of front brakes. 21%

Fail 17 Oct 2018 74,199 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front slight body work damage.

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Slight imbalance of front brakes. 21%

Pass 24 Oct 2017 71,356 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2017 71,353 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 67,371 miles

rear exhaust box tatty with corrosion

Pass 29 Oct 2015 62,978 miles

Engine management light on.

Pass 13 Oct 2014 58,565 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 54,357 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 49,512 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Nov 2011 44,816 miles

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

O/S/R tyre inner sidewall cut

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

Pass 22 Nov 2010 37,031 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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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DY57 UAA is a 2007 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 DY57 UAA, 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 DY57 UAA registered?

DY57 UAA is a 2007 Saab 9-5, first registered on 11 December 2007.

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