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EK07 LZE

2007 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

128,682 mi
Last recorded128,682 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-588,056 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK07 LZE
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 128,682 miles

general underbody corrosion

Pass 2 Apr 2025 127,152 miles

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

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

Rear suspension & under body showing general age related surface corrosion

Vehicle test in muddy condition

Pass 26 Mar 2024 121,652 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged 225/45r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45r17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Mar 2024 121,652 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged 225/45r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45r17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 115,440 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2023 115,440 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2022 107,958 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 104,615 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 101,716 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 98,142 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 98,142 miles

Offside Rear Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users fuel filter leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 94,544 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 94,544 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall 225/45/17xl (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 88,030 miles

engine light on

Fail 21 Mar 2017 88,030 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/zr17 (4.1.E.1)

engine light on

Pass 22 Mar 2016 77,187 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 68,915 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 68,914 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 57,574 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 46,336 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 38,422 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 32,491 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 24,974 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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EK07 LZE is a 2007 Saab 9-5 in Grey 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 EK07 LZE, 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 EK07 LZE registered?

EK07 LZE is a 2007 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 March 2007.

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