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LD57 LML

2007 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

107,043 mi
Last recorded107,043 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-588,056 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD57 LML
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 107,043 miles

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

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust box rusty

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 105,605 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2023 97,721 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer corroded

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 85,443 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust outer skin peeling

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 78,930 miles

Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

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

Offside Rear Light lens cracked

Rear silencer corroded & Outer skin peeling

Pass 28 Oct 2020 72,232 miles

Engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of top side of engine.

Exhaust corroded.

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 67,708 miles

High parking brake travel - close to limit

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2019 67,704 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

High parking brake travel - close to limit

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front low and bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 64,516 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front tyre has a large deep cut

Offside Front Inner tyre wall has some cuts

Offside door mirror glass faded close to limits

Offside parking brake effort slow/low

exhaust corroded

outer sills covered

rear no.plate poor

Fail 1 Jun 2018 64,516 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front tyre has a large deep cut

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

Offside Front Inner tyre wall has some cuts

Offside door mirror glass faded close to limits

Offside parking brake effort slow/low

exhaust corroded

outer sills covered

rear no.plate poor

Pass 8 Jun 2017 61,323 miles

Offside door mirror glass faded on limits

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

exhaust corroded

outer sills covered

stone chips in windscreen

water damage to rear no.plate

Pass 23 May 2016 56,591 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit close to cord (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit uneven wear (4.1.E.1)

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

exhaust corroded

requires tracking

Pass 1 Jun 2015 49,813 miles

Oil leak

exhaust corroded

Pass 30 May 2014 41,289 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust slightly corroded

parking brake travel high

Pass 7 Jun 2013 34,715 miles

exhaust corroded

parking brake lever travel high

Fail 7 Jun 2013 34,715 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

exhaust corroded

parking brake lever travel high

Pass 28 May 2012 28,176 miles

age cracking & small cuts to rear tyres

Fail 28 May 2012 28,176 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

age cracking & small cuts to rear tyres

Pass 2 Jun 2011 18,870 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear tyres have some deep cuts

brake fluid below max.

handbrake grabbing

outer sills covered

small stone chips in windscreen

some free play on handbrake lever

Pass 11 Jun 2010 10,164 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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LD57 LML 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 LD57 LML, 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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LD57 LML is a 2007 Saab 9-5, first registered on 20 November 2007.

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