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LA07 CYV

2007 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

111,947 mi
Last recorded111,947 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2022
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-588,056 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA07 CYV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2022 111,947 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

parking brake has low reserve travel

Pass 15 Jan 2021 107,137 miles

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

parts of exhaust showing signs of corrosion

Pass 4 Jul 2019 103,252 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2019 103,252 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

FUEL FILTER

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 99,525 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 96,120 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 92,067 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 92,067 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 86,295 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 86,295 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

oil leaks

Pass 15 Jul 2014 78,230 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 68,124 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 68,124 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 61,969 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 26,601 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 26,601 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 14,734 miles

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
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LA07 CYV is a 2007 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LA07 CYV, 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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What year was LA07 CYV registered?

LA07 CYV is a 2007 Saab 9-5, first registered on 19 July 2007.

Is LA07 CYV safe to buy?

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