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DN57 CUK

2007 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

187,584 mi
Last recorded187,584 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2023
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-588,056 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN57 CUK
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2023 187,584 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ARM REAR BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 175,234 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2022 175,227 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 160,482 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 14 Sep 2020 152,713 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 16 Sep 2019 143,510 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 16 Sep 2019 143,510 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Rear silencer deteriorated

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 133,081 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front 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 silencer deteriorated

Fail 17 Sep 2018 133,081 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

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 silencer deteriorated

Pass 11 Sep 2017 125,138 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 20 Sep 2016 114,492 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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Dec 2015 106,518 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 95,122 miles

rear brake pads are half worn.

some surface corrosion of the rear silencer.

Fail 10 Dec 2014 95,120 miles

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

rear brake pads are half worn.

some surface corrosion of the rear silencer.

Pass 19 Dec 2013 83,938 miles

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

THE ENGINE OIL LEVEL WAS FOUND TO BE VERY LOW. TOPPED UP TO CARRY OUT MOT TEST,

THE ENGINES OIL FILTER IS CORRODED AND STARTING TO LEAK.

Fail 17 Dec 2013 83,912 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

THE ENGINE OIL LEVEL WAS FOUND TO BE VERY LOW. TOPPED UP TO CARRY OUT MOT TEST,

THE ENGINES OIL FILTER IS CORRODED AND STARTING TO LEAK.

THE OFF SIDE REAR TYRE HAS SOME RISE AND FALL OF THE TREAD PATERN.

Pass 12 Dec 2012 75,495 miles

engine oil level low,done.

p/s fluid level low,done.

Fail 12 Dec 2012 75,495 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine oil level low,done.

p/s fluid level low,done.

Pass 29 Dec 2011 61,715 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 42,109 miles

both front tyres wearing thin on the outside edges.

Fail 8 Oct 2010 42,109 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyres wearing thin on the outside edges.

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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DN57 CUK is a 2007 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DN57 CUK, 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 DN57 CUK registered?

DN57 CUK is a 2007 Saab 9-5, first registered on 9 October 2007.

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