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YT07 XVV

2007 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2023
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

202,311 mi
Last recorded202,311 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2022
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-588,056 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT07 XVV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2022 202,311 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2022 202,300 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Mar 2021 194,053 miles

engine emmisions value removed from chassis plate

n/s/r tyre on wear limit tread & very worn edges

slight play o/s/r supension arm rose joints

Fail 23 Mar 2021 194,044 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

engine emmisions value removed from chassis plate

n/s/r tyre on wear limit tread & very worn edges

slight play o/s/r supension arm rose joints

Pass 27 Mar 2020 186,643 miles

Engine management light illuminated

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2020 186,643 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Engine management light illuminated

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 171,996 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2019 171,995 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2019 171,652 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate value 0.50 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 156,094 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 30 May 2017 151,084 miles

Nearside Front worn on edges

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement upper bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside wiper blade split

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Fail 22 May 2017 151,081 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front worn on edges

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement upper bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside wiper blade split

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Pass 13 May 2016 142,070 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 13 May 2016 142,070 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake lever locking device missing return spring missing (3.5.1l)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 May 2015 131,663 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 131,663 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Fail 24 May 2014 123,181 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 May 2014 123,181 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 110,644 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre starting to wear uneven on inside

Pass 14 May 2012 102,413 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 82,531 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 56,838 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 XVV is a 2007 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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

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