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YR07 OGW

2007 Saab 9-5

Beige Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

142,525 mi
Last recorded142,525 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-588,056 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR07 OGW
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2007
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 142,525 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2024 140,526 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2024 140,427 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2023 139,028 miles

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

nearside rear Tyre has uneven tread wear on inner edge (high & low points)

offside rear Tyre has uneven tread wear on inner edge (high & low points)

Pass 1 Sep 2022 136,007 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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))

both rear tyres have uneven tread wear to the inner edges

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 2 Sep 2021 131,091 miles

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

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

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

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 27 Aug 2020 125,861 miles

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

hand brake only just met test requirements

slight play in offside rear top hub bush

Pass 2 Sep 2019 121,818 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 121,818 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 114,350 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 107,747 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 101,217 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 93,566 miles

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

rear wiper blade split

Pass 22 Jul 2014 92,116 miles

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

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)

slight engine oil leak

Pass 17 May 2013 88,436 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 11 May 2012 77,672 miles

Headlamp self leveling system failure warning light on.

rear tyre tread uneven

Pass 20 May 2011 65,202 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

headlamp level warning light on

Pass 14 Apr 2010 45,546 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 OGW is a 2007 Saab 9-5 in Beige with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 OGW, 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 OGW registered?

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

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