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LG57 GNY

2007 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2024
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

141,661 mi
Last recorded141,661 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2023
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-588,056 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG57 GNY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2023 141,661 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 136,449 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 135,819 miles

Central Heatshield insecure.

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

Fail 13 Sep 2021 135,819 miles

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

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

Central Heatshield insecure.

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

Pass 8 Jun 2020 133,202 miles

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

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

centre heat shield loose

exhaust rusty

Pass 4 Feb 2019 116,660 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower, rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower, rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust in poor condition

Fail 4 Feb 2019 116,660 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower, rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower, rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 23 Jan 2018 89,447 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Rear slight play in hub

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin strong advise (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear slight play in hub

brake light failure illuminated on instrument panel

fuel filler cover doesn't fully close

Fail 23 Jan 2018 89,447 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working stop lamp not working with lights on (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Rear slight play in hub

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin strong advise (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear slight play in hub

brake light failure illuminated on instrument panel

fuel filler cover doesn't fully close

Pass 27 Apr 2016 85,766 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 85,766 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Mar 2016 85,700 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

child seats fitted

eml light on

nearside rear brake pads worn thin

oil leak

slight leak from power steering

Pass 26 Mar 2015 81,077 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Mar 2015 81,076 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 77,314 miles

offside rear tyre @3.8mm

Pass 1 Aug 2013 47,185 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2013 47,185 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 52,464 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 23 Sep 2010 36,729 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 36,729 miles

Nearside Rear 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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LG57 GNY 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 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 LG57 GNY, 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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LG57 GNY is a 2007 Saab 9-5, first registered on 10 September 2007.

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