2007 Saab 9-5 1.9L Diesel · CA57 LNF
2007 Saab 9-5 (1.9L, diesel). First registered 20 Dec 2007. MOT expired on 07 Dec 2025.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9-5
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Dec 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- —
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CA57 LNF Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/12/2024
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (10 mentions)
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CA57 LNF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 Saab 9-5 (CA57 LNF) between April 2022 and December 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 December 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (10 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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Known faults for Saab Saab 9-5 OG
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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