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AF07 TYX

2007 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

136,706 mi
Last recorded136,706 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2019
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-588,056 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF07 TYX
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2019 136,706 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Outer sills have plastic covers, Not allowing inspection of outer sills

Rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 19 Sep 2019 136,705 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Outer sills have plastic covers, Not allowing inspection of outer sills

Rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 29 Aug 2018 133,702 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes, (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides, (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front brake hose ferrule very badly corroded!,

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, (5.3.4 (a) (i))

centre exhaust heat shield insecure but not likely to fall off at time of test.

entire exhaust system very deteriorated!.

front exhaust joint flange broken and held together with hose clips!, but secure at time of test.

little reserve travel left on parking brake!.

Pass 7 Sep 2017 130,637 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing both sides, (2.4.G.2)

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened drivers, (5.2.2a)

Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush front subframe, all bushes, (2.4.G.2)

engine malfunction indicator lamp is on.

exhaust system deteriorated and heat shield insecure.

front exhaust joint broken apart one side but still secure at time of test.

sill covers fitted preventing full inspection.

Pass 29 Sep 2016 127,435 miles

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

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

Outer sills have plastic covers, Not allowing inspection of outer sills

Rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 18 Sep 2015 121,639 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front subframe rear mounting bushes worn.

Pass 16 Sep 2014 114,038 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection.

Fail 16 Sep 2014 114,038 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection.

Pass 22 Mar 2013 91,946 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Oil leak

n/s wiper rubber split on end.

plastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection.

Pass 9 Mar 2012 79,389 miles

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

Outer sills have plastic covers, Not allowing inspection of outer sills

Pass 7 Mar 2011 61,579 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 47,929 miles

Outer sills have plastic covers, Not allowing inspection of outer sills

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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AF07 TYX is a 2007 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AF07 TYX, 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 AF07 TYX registered?

AF07 TYX is a 2007 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 March 2007.

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