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GX57 LKM

2007 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

159,343 mi
Last recorded159,343 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2024
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-588,056 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX57 LKM
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2024 159,343 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45 R17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2023 156,222 miles

Engine management light illuminated

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear heatsheild loose

Fail 21 Apr 2023 156,166 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn rose bush upper and lower worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn rose bush upper and lower worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Engine management light illuminated

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear heatsheild loose

Pass 21 Apr 2022 150,924 miles

Engine management light illuminated.

Heat shield loose but secure.

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear tyres starting to wear on the very inner shoulders.

Pass 21 Apr 2021 143,972 miles

Engine management light illuminated.

Heat shield loose but secure

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2020 137,279 miles

Back box outer skin corroded

Central Heat shield secure but 2 mountings failed

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated O/s/f and N/s/f outer slight seepage of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Wheel arch splash guards damaged O/s/f and N/s/f

Minor oil leak O/s/f steering rack

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play O/s/r and N/s/r upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2020 136,311 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 126,848 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 115,785 miles

nearside front tyre worn to appx 2.0mm

nearside mirror glass deteriorated

offside front tyre worn to appx 3.0mm

offside mirror glass deteriorated

rear exhaust deteriorated

steering lock possibly not working, if fitted

windscreen damaged

Fail 8 Jan 2018 115,762 miles

Emissions not tested due to insufficient oil in engine (7.3.A.1)

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

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

nearside front tyre worn to appx 2.0mm

nearside mirror glass deteriorated

offside front tyre worn to appx 3.0mm

offside mirror glass deteriorated

rear exhaust deteriorated

steering lock possibly not working, if fitted

windscreen damaged

Pass 25 Nov 2016 102,997 miles

engine oil low level

front service brake application uneven

nail in offside rear tyre and void of tread on inner edge and uneven wear

nearside rear tyre void of tread on inner edge and uneven wear

offside parking brake recording low effort compared with nearside

Fail 25 Nov 2016 102,997 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

engine oil low level

front service brake application uneven

nail in offside rear tyre and void of tread on inner edge and uneven wear

nearside rear tyre void of tread on inner edge and uneven wear

offside parking brake recording low effort compared with nearside

Pass 15 Oct 2015 91,313 miles

both rear tyres worn and stepped in inner edges

Fail 15 Oct 2015 91,310 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both rear tyres worn and stepped in inner edges

Pass 7 Oct 2014 78,257 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 65,708 miles

engine k light on

front no plate poor condition

Pass 12 Jun 2012 48,244 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2011 35,409 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)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 19,813 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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GX57 LKM is a 2007 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 GX57 LKM, 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 GX57 LKM registered?

GX57 LKM is a 2007 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 October 2007.

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