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LD57 YGT

2007 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

213,217 mi
Last recorded213,217 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-588,056 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD57 YGT
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 213,217 miles

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

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

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

Offside 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))

Fail 4 Sep 2025 213,208 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2024 204,980 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 195,579 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 188,675 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 179,774 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 174,128 miles

the nearside handbrake is poor

Pass 29 Aug 2019 168,552 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2019 168,552 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

n /s mudwing slightly insecure

Pass 23 Aug 2018 151,860 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 151,860 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2017 128,260 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 127,463 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 127,463 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2016 105,749 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 84,073 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 73,432 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)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 58,863 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 50,464 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Aug 2012 39,911 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 39,907 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 28,630 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 18,933 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 Sep 2010 18,933 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 YGT is a 2007 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YGT, 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 YGT registered?

LD57 YGT is a 2007 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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