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YY07 STZ

2007 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

185,461 mi
Last recorded185,461 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2020
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-588,056 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY07 STZ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2020 185,461 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2020 185,451 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure + WEARING ON EDGES AND CUT ON THE OUTER SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2019 175,460 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LAMP ILLUMINATED

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 166,399 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2018 166,398 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Aug 2017 157,387 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2017 157,387 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 148,818 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 23 Aug 2016 148,818 miles

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 139,433 miles

o/s/front tyre cut in the sidewall

Pass 14 Oct 2014 129,746 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 127,896 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 113,318 miles

engine management light is on

Fail 16 Aug 2013 112,760 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine management light is on

Pass 15 Aug 2012 91,625 miles

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

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

front sub-frame rear mounting bushes have movment

Fail 15 Aug 2012 91,625 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

front sub-frame rear mounting bushes have movment

Pass 30 Aug 2011 75,187 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 51,653 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 51,653 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 50,930 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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YY07 STZ is a 2007 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 YY07 STZ, 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 YY07 STZ registered?

YY07 STZ is a 2007 Saab 9-5, first registered on 23 August 2007.

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