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DY57 VSJ

2007 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

226,248 mi
Last recorded226,248 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2018
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-588,056 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY57 VSJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2018 226,248 miles

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

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

Parking Brake Slight Imbalance But Passed RBT

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

oil leak

Fail 17 Sep 2018 226,248 miles

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

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

Parking Brake Slight Imbalance But Passed RBT

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

oil leak

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

Pass 14 Oct 2017 211,332 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Oct 2016 186,600 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit & Worn Inner Edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush Both Rear (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both Rear Lower Rose Bushes (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 4 Oct 2016 186,600 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit & Worn Inner Edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush Both Rear (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both Rear Lower Rose Bushes (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 183,298 miles

engine and under trays fitted, unable to carry out full inspection

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2014 171,037 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 171,007 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 146,776 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 112,338 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 104,534 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 104,534 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 77,816 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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DY57 VSJ is a 2007 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VSJ, 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 VSJ registered?

DY57 VSJ is a 2007 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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