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YT07 YDU

2007 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

116,444 mi
Last recorded116,444 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2024
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-588,056 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2024 116,444 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2024 116,287 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2024 116,223 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 106,218 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 102,077 miles
Fail 14 May 2021 102,063 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 96,592 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 92,596 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 88,371 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 88,094 miles

both rear tyres badly perished and going out of shape,,,,nearside rear splitting in inner sidewall

Pass 3 Mar 2015 87,909 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Mar 2014 87,471 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 1 Mar 2014 87,471 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 81,630 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 73,684 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 31 Mar 2012 73,684 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 28 Mar 2012 73,684 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 3 Feb 2011 69,376 miles

Wiper blades split.

Pass 23 Feb 2010 57,135 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 YDU is a 2007 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YDU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YT07 YDU registered?

YT07 YDU is a 2007 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 March 2007.

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The MOT history for YT07 YDU shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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