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DN57 ZNH

2007 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

144,848 mi
Last recorded144,848 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-588,056 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN57 ZNH
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 144,848 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 130,000 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2024 129,994 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 120,385 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. slightly lagging (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pair (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

handbrake travel quite high

Pass 20 Jan 2022 109,938 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 98,314 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2021 98,311 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel hand brake (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle parking brake (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 88,938 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear seat belts not checked

Fail 21 Jan 2020 88,920 miles

Central Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear seat belts not checked

Pass 24 Jan 2019 78,284 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 70,824 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 70,776 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 70,776 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 62,036 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 62,036 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 54,930 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 50,314 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 50,314 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 45,100 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 39,636 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 33,974 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 26,990 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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DN57 ZNH is a 2007 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 ZNH, 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 ZNH registered?

DN57 ZNH is a 2007 Saab 9-5, first registered on 9 November 2007.

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