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DG57 UKD

2007 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

170,951 mi
Last recorded170,951 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2018
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-588,056 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG57 UKD
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2018 170,951 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

engine managements lights on

hand brake leaver too high required adjustment or repair

rear exhaust box corroded

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Mar 2017 163,178 miles

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

engine managements lights on

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2016 136,928 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre worn low on inside edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 109,219 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 Mar 2015 109,219 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Oct 2014 109,146 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 109,146 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 97,723 miles

windscreen has chip on nearside

Fail 5 Oct 2013 97,641 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 79,090 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 15 Oct 2012 79,088 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Jul 2011 52,014 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 12 Jul 2010 34,884 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

nail in o/s/r tyre

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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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DG57 UKD is a 2007 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 DG57 UKD, 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 DG57 UKD registered?

DG57 UKD is a 2007 Saab 9-5, first registered on 13 September 2007.

Is DG57 UKD safe to buy?

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