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YT07 YCU

2007 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

176,656 mi
Last recorded176,656 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2020
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-588,056 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2020 176,656 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2019 168,269 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge, stepped tread design (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge, stepped tread design (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Feb 2019 168,265 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak and has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge, stepped tread design (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge, stepped tread design (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 160,903 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Pass 6 Feb 2017 152,768 miles

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 143,569 miles

Engine management light on

Nearside Front Electrical wiring damaged, but not likely to cause a short ABS wire (1.9.2b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 129,949 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 114,200 miles

centre exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 31 Jan 2013 100,449 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 87,008 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 70,843 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 66,175 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

both front tyres worn smooth on outer edges

front no plate cracked slighty

fuel filler flap not shutting correcly

Fail 21 Jan 2010

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres worn smooth on outer edges

front no plate cracked slighty

fuel filler flap not shutting correcly

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 YCU is a 2007 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YCU, 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 YCU registered?

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

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