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YR07 OGU

2007 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

102,338 mi
Last recorded102,338 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2021
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-588,056 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR07 OGU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2021 102,338 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2021 102,338 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2020 98,177 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside 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 12 Aug 2019 85,905 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 82,721 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 76,346 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 71,599 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 71,599 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 63,966 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 56,150 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2014 56,150 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 49,149 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 49,149 miles

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Fail 9 Aug 2012 39,636 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 39,636 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 33,232 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 26,764 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 OGU is a 2007 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 OGU, 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 OGU registered?

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

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