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DV57 MLU

2007 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

105,535 mi
Last recorded105,535 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-588,056 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV57 MLU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 105,535 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2025 105,535 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 104,010 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2023 101,140 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 101,011 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 100,517 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 99,644 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 98,219 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2018 95,675 miles

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

tailbox deteriorated but not leaking

Fail 5 Dec 2018 95,675 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

tailbox deteriorated but not leaking

Pass 16 Nov 2017 93,587 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both inner clips (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear tailbox deteriorated but not leaking

Pass 17 Nov 2016 91,465 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint Radius arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint Radius arm (2.4.G.2)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Dec 2015 86,346 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Dec 2014 77,567 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 5 Dec 2014 77,564 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 65,157 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 15 Nov 2013 65,157 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 53,144 miles

brake pads wearing low closer inspection required

slight knock in steering

Pass 9 Dec 2011 41,552 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 29,004 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)

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 MLU is a 2007 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MLU, 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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DV57 MLU is a 2007 Saab 9-5, first registered on 12 December 2007.

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