2007 Saab 9-5 2.3L Petrol · L5 PAD
2007 Saab 9-5 (2.3L, petrol). First registered 31 May 2007. Recorded mileage 119,579 miles. MOT expired on 23 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9-5
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 119,579 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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L5 PAD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/10/2025
- 119,579 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
L5 PAD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 Saab 9-5 (L5 PAD) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 October 2025 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 (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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: “Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”.
L5 PAD Mileage History
- 05/10/2022107,450 mi
- 13/10/2023111,230 mi+3,780 mi
- 23/10/2024115,583 mi+4,353 mi
- 24/10/2024115,593 mi+10 mi
- 10/10/2025119,579 mi+3,986 mi
Average of roughly 4,023 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Saab Saab 9-5 OG
Our database tracks 5 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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