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AY07 XSP

2007 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

110,567 mi
Last recorded110,567 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-588,056 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY07 XSP
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 110,567 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 108,977 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 Mar 2025 108,977 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 106,495 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play Hub joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded lower in cup (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Door mirror glass deteriorating, but still gives view to rear.

Fail 27 Feb 2024 106,494 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened At spring cup corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play Hub joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded lower in cup (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Door mirror glass deteriorating, but still gives view to rear.

Pass 10 Mar 2023 102,135 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside side mirror glass slightly defective

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides also worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Mar 2023 102,133 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn upper dust cover split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside side mirror glass slightly defective

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides also worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 99,022 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 95,989 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rusty but not deemed excessive (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2021 95,988 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective all but system still secure at time of test (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rusty but not deemed excessive (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust system in poor condition

Pass 3 Mar 2020 91,809 miles

Centre and rear exhaust sections corroding, no leaks found at time of test

Fail 2 Mar 2020 91,808 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Centre and rear exhaust sections corroding, no leaks found at time of test

Pass 21 Feb 2019 88,402 miles

Central silencer outer skin corroded

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

Rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2018 84,965 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Lower suspension arm bush deteriorating

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system in poor condition

Pass 7 Mar 2017 79,773 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 71,598 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 71,598 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 64,256 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 55,191 miles

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

poor reserve on hand brake

Pass 17 Feb 2014 55,191 miles

poor reserve on hand brake

Fail 6 Mar 2013 46,977 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 46,977 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 38,440 miles

poor reserve travel on hand brake

Pass 2 Mar 2011 29,702 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 21,639 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 21,639 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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AY07 XSP is a 2007 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 AY07 XSP, 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 AY07 XSP registered?

AY07 XSP is a 2007 Saab 9-5, first registered on 10 March 2007.

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