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FV07 YXM

2007 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

98,657 mi
Last recorded98,657 miles
Recorded on21 May 2018
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-588,056 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV07 YXM
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2018 98,657 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 18 May 2018 98,651 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Jun 2017 94,525 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 7 Jun 2017 94,519 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall damaged (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Jun 2016 87,085 miles

Oil leak gearbox ()

Fail 28 Jun 2016 87,085 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak gearbox ()

Pass 1 Jun 2015 77,375 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 67,913 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 56,965 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 47,464 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 31 May 2012 47,464 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 40,211 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Jun 2010 30,192 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 30,192 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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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FV07 YXM is a 2007 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 FV07 YXM, 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 FV07 YXM registered?

FV07 YXM is a 2007 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 June 2007.

Is FV07 YXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV07 YXM shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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