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RY07 NPP

2007 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

143,887 mi
Last recorded143,887 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2020
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-588,056 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY07 NPP
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc
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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2020 143,887 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 131,942 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2020 131,924 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 117,067 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 112,690 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2018 112,687 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2017 15,506 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 96,368 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 89,590 miles

Front Lower Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear tyre is slightly worn on inner edge and is worn slightly out of shape

Offside windscreen wiper starting to smear

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

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Slight engine oil leak

Fail 5 Aug 2015 89,590 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Front Lower Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear tyre is slightly worn on inner edge and is worn slightly out of shape

Offside windscreen wiper starting to smear

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

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Slight engine oil leak

Pass 8 Aug 2014 79,090 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear tyre is worn out of shape

Offside windscreen wiper starting to smear

Oil leak

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

Rear number plate starting to deteriorate slightly

Side-trims fitted to vehicle making it difficult to inspect

Slight play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 8 Aug 2014 79,090 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside rear tyre is worn out of shape

Offside windscreen wiper starting to smear

Oil leak

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

Rear number plate starting to deteriorate slightly

Side-trims fitted to vehicle making it difficult to inspect

Slight play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 6 Aug 2013 68,393 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front tyres are on 3mm of tread, worn on outer edges and are worn badly on inner edges

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

Nearside rear tyre is worn on both edges

Offside wiper starting to smear

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear brake discs slightly worn,scored and pitted

Rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Side trims fitted to vehicle making it difficult to inspect

Pass 8 Aug 2012 57,091 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Head lamp washers not working at time of test

Offside rear tyre is just starting to perish

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 44,327 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear brake discs slightly scored and pitted

Pass 6 Aug 2010 36,647 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine oil was very low

n/s front wiperblade split

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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RY07 NPP is a 2007 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RY07 NPP, 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 RY07 NPP registered?

RY07 NPP is a 2007 Saab 9-5, first registered on 8 August 2007.

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