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DV57 EKU

2007 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

126,128 mi
Last recorded126,128 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-588,056 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV57 EKU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2025 126,128 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Fail 17 Mar 2025 126,122 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2024 121,136 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer box corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2023 116,307 miles

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

Rear Exhaust silencer box corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2022 112,127 miles

Exhaust heat shield insecure

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

Rear Exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2021 105,394 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Inner clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front inner wheel arch liner damaged and loose

outer skin corroding away on rear box

Fail 31 Mar 2021 105,394 miles

Offside Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front inner wheel arch liner damaged and loose

outer skin corroding away on rear box

Pass 14 Feb 2020 101,853 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2019 98,507 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn void bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn void bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine light on

Pass 14 Feb 2018 93,763 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 88,332 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 82,301 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 75,564 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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 66,152 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 55,496 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 44,056 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Feb 2011 29,604 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 27,014 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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DV57 EKU is a 2007 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DV57 EKU, 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 DV57 EKU registered?

DV57 EKU is a 2007 Saab 9-5, first registered on 24 September 2007.

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