2007 Saab 9-5 1.9L Diesel · LC07 BYB
2007 Saab 9-5 (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Apr 2007. Recorded mileage 165,045 miles. MOT expired on 26 Apr 2026. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9-5
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 165,045 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LC07 BYB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/04/2025
- 165,045 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LC07 BYB 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 (LC07 BYB) between March 2023 and April 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (12 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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 Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
LC07 BYB Mileage History
- 27/03/2023136,552 mi
- 05/04/2023136,769 mi+217 mi
- 10/04/2024151,310 mi+14,541 mi
- 28/04/2025165,045 mi+13,735 mi
- 28/04/2025165,045 mi
Average of roughly 13,638 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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