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YT07 XGP

2007 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2016
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

159,848 mi
Last recorded159,848 miles
Recorded on7 May 2015
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-588,056 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2015 159,848 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside wiper blade deteriorated

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

Offside Outer Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside wiper blade deteriorated

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

Fail 6 May 2015 159,848 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Outer Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside wiper blade deteriorated

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

Offside Outer Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside wiper blade deteriorated

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

Fail 8 May 2014 143,463 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

bonnet release lever damaged but still working

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

Pass 8 May 2014 143,463 miles

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

bonnet release lever damaged but still working

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

Pass 10 May 2013 130,388 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 113,314 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2012 113,314 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 3 May 2011 97,280 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Mar 2010 82,383 miles

nearside front tyre worn close to limit and has a screw in the tread

nearside rear tyre wearing edges and has a nail in the tread

offside front tyre worn close to limit

offside rear tyre wearing both edges

Fail 31 Mar 2010 82,383 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

nearside front tyre worn close to limit and has a screw in the tread

nearside rear tyre wearing edges and has a nail in the tread

offside front tyre worn close to limit

offside rear tyre wearing both edges

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 XGP is a 2007 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XGP, 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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YT07 XGP is a 2007 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 April 2007.

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