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DY57 XLA

2007 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2021
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

128,260 mi
Last recorded128,260 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2020
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-588,056 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2020 128,260 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2020 128,260 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 125,875 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 124,142 miles

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under seals (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 122,634 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 121,075 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 119,006 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 116,418 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 103,432 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 93,805 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 77,730 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 61,998 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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DY57 XLA is a 2007 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XLA, 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 XLA registered?

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

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