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YR07 OFO

2007 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

100,475 mi
Last recorded100,475 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2017
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-588,056 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR07 OFO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2017 100,475 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 93,788 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2015 93,787 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 87,024 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 77,393 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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 24 Oct 2012 67,685 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 59,329 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 56,366 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 42,032 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2010 42,031 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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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YR07 OFO is a 2007 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YR07 OFO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YR07 OFO registered?

YR07 OFO is a 2007 Saab 9-5, first registered on 16 April 2007.

Is YR07 OFO safe to buy?

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