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YT07 YBY

2007 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

86,826 mi
Last recorded86,826 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2024
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-588,056 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2024 86,826 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2023 85,381 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2022 83,977 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 82,423 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2021 82,423 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens which changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens which changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 79,346 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2020 79,346 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2019 78,029 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 74,381 miles

Nearside Front Very slight damage to tyres outer wall

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

Offside Items removed from driver's view prior to test Mobile phone holder ()

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 69,263 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 85,731 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 85,731 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 65,782 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 61,442 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 19 May 2015 61,442 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 57,265 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 52,786 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 44,918 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 44,918 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 39,005 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 33,389 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 33,389 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 YBY is a 2007 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YBY, 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 YBY registered?

YT07 YBY is a 2007 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 March 2007.

Is YT07 YBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YT07 YBY shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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