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YR07 OGF

2007 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

294,539 mi
Last recorded294,539 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2018
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-588,056 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR07 OGF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2018 294,539 miles

Central Rear seat belt slow to retract.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear metal brake pipes corroding beneath protective coating, it is not possible to assess fully without causing damage.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear metal brake pipes corroding beneath protective coating, it is not possible to assess fully without causing damage.

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint high pressure pipe at steering rack. (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 Mar 2018 294,538 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle wheel arch liner broken and fouling wheel. (2.2.D.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall cracked/split through to plys. (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

Central Rear seat belt slow to retract.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear metal brake pipes corroding beneath protective coating, it is not possible to assess fully without causing damage.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear metal brake pipes corroding beneath protective coating, it is not possible to assess fully without causing damage.

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint high pressure pipe at steering rack. (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 283,184 miles

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 14 Mar 2016 275,222 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2016 275,222 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 248,968 miles

Exhaust box slightly corroded.

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Offside front tyre side wall damage.

Rear tyres side wall damages.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Mar 2014 221,336 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 193,575 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 193,092 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

offside front headlamp poor density

Pass 1 Mar 2012 162,610 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 132,176 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 99,139 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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YR07 OGF is a 2007 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YR07 OGF, 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 YR07 OGF registered?

YR07 OGF is a 2007 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 March 2007.

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