2007 Saab 9-5 2.3L Petrol · RF57 NSY
2007 Saab 9-5 (2.3L, petrol). First registered 27 Nov 2007. Recorded mileage 57,138 miles. MOT valid until 27 Nov 2027.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9-5
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Nov 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 57,138 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RF57 NSY Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/11/2026
- 57,138 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RF57 NSY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 Saab 9-5 (RF57 NSY) between November 2010 and November 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 02 November 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Steering (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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 ”; “Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
RF57 NSY Mileage History
- 26/11/201024,412 mi
- 25/11/201126,972 mi+2,560 mi
- 20/11/201230,383 mi+3,411 mi
- 13/11/201333,356 mi+2,973 mi
- 13/11/201436,120 mi+2,764 mi
- 24/11/201538,956 mi+2,836 mi
- 22/11/201642,269 mi+3,313 mi
- 08/11/201744,102 mi+1,833 mi
- 13/11/201847,827 mi+3,725 mi
- 29/10/201949,851 mi+2,024 mi
- 17/11/202051,421 mi+1,570 mi
- 15/11/202152,395 mi+974 mi
- 17/11/202152,400 mi+5 mi
- 08/11/202252,417 mi+17 mi
- 18/11/202252,417 mi
- 08/11/202353,215 mi+798 mi
- 08/11/202353,219 mi+4 mi
- 04/11/202454,829 mi+1,610 mi
- 05/11/202454,829 mi
- 10/11/202556,234 mi+1,405 mi
- 02/11/202657,138 mi+904 mi
- 02/11/202657,138 mi
Average of roughly 2,054 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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