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LA07 DBO

2007 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

165,867 mi
Last recorded165,867 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2022
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-588,056 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA07 DBO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2022 165,867 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 157,956 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 152,075 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 150,125 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 141,599 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

oil leak

Fail 16 Jul 2018 141,599 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

oil leak

Pass 14 Jul 2017 123,794 miles

Minor oil leak

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 15 Jul 2016 106,320 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 92,125 miles

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

rear silencer deterioated

Fail 8 Jul 2015 92,125 miles

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

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

rear silencer deterioated

Pass 17 Jul 2014 77,972 miles

Child seat fitted to nearside front not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rubber handbrake cable supports broken

oil leak

Fail 15 Jul 2014 77,965 miles

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

Child seat fitted to nearside front not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rubber handbrake cable supports broken

nearside rear tyre smooth on inner edge (close to limit)

oil leak

nearside front tyre cut in sidewall

Pass 20 Jul 2013 63,343 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 48,764 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

handbrake on n/s very noisey and not as effective as o/s

sill covers fitted obscuring outer sills

Pass 19 Jul 2011 37,791 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 27,227 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 DBO is a 2007 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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