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LD57 EJL

2007 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

239,861 mi
Last recorded239,861 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-588,056 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD57 EJL
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 239,861 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2025 239,861 miles

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

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure rear of front mounting bolts loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2024 230,929 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 214,170 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 197,794 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 187,089 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement LOWER FRONT AND REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement LOWER FRONT AND REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 May 2021 186,951 miles

Emissions not tested DUE TO LARGE AMOUNTS OF DENSE BLACK SMOKE (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2019 167,272 miles

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

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2019 166,904 miles

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. cat (8.2.2.1 (c))

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

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

e,m,l light on

Pass 18 Oct 2018 156,139 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 139,801 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front tyre bald on edge raised tread

Fail 24 Oct 2017 139,439 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front tyre bald on edge raised tread

Pass 8 Oct 2016 125,397 miles

Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 113,833 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 12 Oct 2015 113,833 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 103,802 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 103,802 miles

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 92,109 miles

rear exhaust box rusted

Fail 24 Oct 2013 92,109 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust box rusted

Pass 30 Nov 2012 77,430 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 28 Nov 2012 77,409 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 20 Sep 2011 59,514 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 59,514 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 48,576 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 48,576 miles

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

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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LD57 EJL is a 2007 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LD57 EJL, 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 LD57 EJL registered?

LD57 EJL is a 2007 Saab 9-5, first registered on 21 September 2007.

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