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FE57 YMO

2007 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

153,539 mi
Last recorded153,539 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2023
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-588,056 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE57 YMO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 Oct 2023 153,539 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside coolant leak

Rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 10 Oct 2022 141,425 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2022 141,424 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 126,159 miles

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))

Fail 11 Oct 2021 126,159 miles

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

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))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 116,741 miles

Both rear tyres developing flat spots on inner edges.

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2019 114,900 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear pipe (rear to flexi hose) puffed up under plastic coating, ok when scrapped. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose puffed up under plastic coating, ok when scrapped (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (rear portion to flexi hose) puffed up under plastic coating but ok when scrapped. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose puffed up under plastic coating, ok when scrapped (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated very little reserve travel but effective (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back silencer heavily corroded and deteriorated, very slight blow at upper skin and joins getting thin. ok and secure at time of test. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 113,770 miles

Hand brake travel high

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

rear exhaust silencer corroding but secure at time of test

Pass 23 Aug 2017 112,031 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 23 Aug 2017 112,031 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 108,187 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

exhaust deteriorating

Pass 7 Sep 2015 104,275 miles

Offside Rear tyre thorn in ouside sidewall

Pass 31 Jul 2014 98,303 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 91,852 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 91,852 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 81,223 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 64,694 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 49,449 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 YMO is a 2007 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FE57 YMO, 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 YMO registered?

FE57 YMO is a 2007 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 September 2007.

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