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GF07 DXO

2007 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

187,086 mi
Last recorded187,086 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-588,056 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF07 DXO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 187,086 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2024 184,224 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 179,992 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2023 179,992 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 175,924 miles

Front Registration plate damage

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 167,325 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

corrosion to rear exhaust

Fail 26 Oct 2021 167,325 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

corrosion to rear exhaust

Pass 29 Oct 2020 161,611 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti rattle brake caliper clip missing on offside rear

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer heavily corroded

Fail 26 Oct 2020 161,604 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti rattle brake caliper clip missing on offside rear

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer heavily corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2019 155,646 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 149,977 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))

Pass 20 May 2017 143,239 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak engine and gearbox area ()

corrosion rear exhaust box

engine covers and undertrays fitted to vehicle obscuring some components

Pass 28 May 2016 127,560 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 111,398 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front inner brake pads wearing thin

offside rear inner brake pad starting to wear thin

wear lip on front brake discs

Fail 10 Jun 2015 111,398 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

235/45/17/97y goodyear

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front inner brake pads wearing thin

nearside rear tyre worn unevenly on inner edge of tread

offside rear inner brake pad starting to wear thin

wear lip on front brake discs

Fail 6 Jun 2015 111,242 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre cut/damaged/cracking on inner side wall

Fail 23 May 2015 110,533 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre cut/damaged/cracking on inner side wall

Pass 29 May 2014 100,118 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 May 2013 80,787 miles

gearbox oil leak

Pass 2 Jun 2012 67,771 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2011 41,284 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges advise tracking

slight oil leak from gearbox

Pass 14 May 2010 28,211 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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GF07 DXO is a 2007 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 GF07 DXO, 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 GF07 DXO registered?

GF07 DXO is a 2007 Saab 9-5, first registered on 4 June 2007.

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