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YT07 XFH

2007 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

185,074 mi
Last recorded185,074 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2021
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-588,056 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT07 XFH
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2021 185,074 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 169,915 miles

Rear UNABLE TO CHECK SEAT BELTS . REAR SEATS FOLDED DOWN.

Pass 1 Apr 2019 153,551 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2019 153,551 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Mar 2019 153,144 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45 r17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 141,814 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)

Fail 26 Feb 2018 141,814 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 Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 6 Feb 2018 141,099 miles

Offside Parking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.3a)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 134,834 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

upper and lower covers fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2016 128,788 miles

Nearside Rear upper and lower void bushes worn

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

child seat fitted

upper and lower gaurds fitted

Pass 17 Mar 2015 122,301 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 112,104 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 98,103 miles

both front tyres 3mm

Fail 23 Apr 2013 98,103 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres 3mm

Pass 20 Apr 2012 82,706 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 62,887 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 46,133 miles

Nearside 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)

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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YT07 XFH is a 2007 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel 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 YT07 XFH, 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 YT07 XFH registered?

YT07 XFH is a 2007 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 April 2007.

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