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HN07 DFY

2007 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

174,916 mi
Last recorded174,916 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2023
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-588,056 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN07 DFY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2023 174,916 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2023 174,916 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Dec 2021 166,877 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 160,109 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 160,109 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Oct 2019 151,961 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 151,941 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 151,941 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Fail 26 Feb 2019 151,940 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2018 145,439 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 134,364 miles

Nearside Rear parking brake return spring insecure

Offside Rear parking brake return spring missing

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2016 124,518 miles

Nearside rear parking brake return spring insecure

Offside rear parking brake return spring missing

Pass 12 Feb 2015 112,512 miles

Offside rear parking brake return spring missing

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 11 Feb 2015 112,507 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake return spring missing

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Feb 2014 101,542 miles

Windscreen has damage not affecting drivers view

Pass 18 Feb 2013 92,242 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 78,083 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 68,194 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 53,984 miles

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

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

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

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

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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HN07 DFY is a 2007 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,985cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 HN07 DFY, 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 HN07 DFY registered?

HN07 DFY is a 2007 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 March 2007.

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