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DG57 UVP

2007 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

150,458 mi
Last recorded150,458 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-588,056 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 150,458 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2026 150,458 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 20 May 2026 149,822 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2025 146,642 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (Chalked) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Noise on dual mass flywheel

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (Chalked) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Before flexi by fuel tank (chalked) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 22 Jul 2025 146,632 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (Chalked) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Noise on dual mass flywheel

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (Chalked) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Before flexi by fuel tank (chalked) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 23 Jul 2024 146,248 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 144,140 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 141,867 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2021 139,001 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust

Pass 4 May 2020 135,761 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2020 135,737 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 131,947 miles

corrosion present in rear wheel arch areas

Pass 2 May 2018 126,649 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 122,322 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 108,044 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 88,471 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 69,628 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 69,628 miles

Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

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

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)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 50,013 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

milage reading not found

Fail 2 Oct 2012

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

milage reading not found

Pass 6 Sep 2011 32,824 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 24,454 miles

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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DG57 UVP is a 2007 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 UVP, 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 UVP registered?

DG57 UVP is a 2007 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 September 2007.

Is DG57 UVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG57 UVP shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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