MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
226,248 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
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)
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)
engine and under trays fitted, unable to carry out full inspection
rear exhaust box outer skin corroded
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
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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.
Is DY57 VSJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for DY57 VSJ shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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