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YT07 XHD

2007 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,602 mi
Last recorded93,602 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-588,056 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT07 XHD
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 93,602 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust outer skin deteriorated

hand brake a little free play

Pass 27 Sep 2024 83,004 miles

Nearside Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

exhaust outerskin deteriorated

Pass 17 Oct 2023 82,963 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 9 Oct 2023 82,949 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 4 Oct 2022 79,634 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2022 79,631 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2021 78,958 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2021 78,958 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 77,564 miles

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

exhaust back box corroded and deteriorated

Fail 9 Jul 2020 77,562 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

exhaust back box corroded and deteriorated

Pass 28 Jun 2019 73,242 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 67,637 miles

Front number plate delaminating

Pass 5 Jul 2017 61,583 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 54,334 miles

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall slightly cracked

Nearside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

Offside Rear tyre sidewall slightly cracked

Fail 23 Jun 2016 54,152 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement return spring is missing (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement return spring is missing (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear tyre is slightly out of shape pass and advise

both rear tyres are cracking slightly pass and advise

Pass 8 Jun 2015 47,086 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 47,032 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 42,381 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 33,870 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2013 33,870 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 May 2012 31,093 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 266,343 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both rear tyre treads down to 2.5mm

Fail 19 Apr 2011 26,634 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both rear tyre treads down to 2.5mm

Pass 31 Mar 2010 20,583 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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YT07 XHD is a 2007 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XHD, 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 XHD registered?

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

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