does your credit score go up when a bankruptcy is taken off your credit report?

Answer 1

All else being equal, yes. However, a 9 year old bankruptcy won't have a significant affect on your score due its age. Of much more importance is your credit history since the discharge.

Answer 2

It goes up only slightly. If you've declared bankruptcy, they will know even though you're off to a fresh start. Getting a loan maybe harder than before because of your history.