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FE57 YLT

2007 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

111,673 mi
Last recorded111,673 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2023
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-588,056 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE57 YLT
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 18 Sep 2023 111,673 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Central Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust box out shell corroded

centre exhaust heat shield not fully secure

rear suspension corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2022 104,927 miles

front brake pads worn / wearing

hand brake travel high

nearside door mirror dim

rear brake pads worn / wearing

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2021 89,707 miles

hand brake travel high

nearside door mirror dim in operation

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2020 82,644 miles

Rear Rear silencer outer skin peeling off

Pass 16 Sep 2019 72,415 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 65,262 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 63,198 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 57,541 miles

knocking sound in steering wheel boss when car moving forward

Fail 6 Sep 2016 57,541 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

knocking sound in steering wheel boss when car moving forward

Fail 2 Sep 2015 53,135 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 53,135 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 48,549 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 43,501 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 36,952 miles

front registration plate is cracked

slight knock from steering

Pass 6 Sep 2011 31,232 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 23,577 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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FE57 YLT is a 2007 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 FE57 YLT, 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 FE57 YLT registered?

FE57 YLT is a 2007 Saab 9-5, first registered on 17 September 2007.

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