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LA07 HZE

2007 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

123,053 mi
Last recorded123,053 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-588,056 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA07 HZE
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 123,053 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside headlamp flickering

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 May 2025 122,450 miles

Offside Front Headlamp dipped beam flickering and reduced light output

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 Apr 2025 122,429 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Headlamp dipped beam flickering and reduced light output

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 121,211 miles

Central exhaust heat shield insecure

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

Pass 27 Apr 2023 119,582 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 5 May 2022 117,254 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2021 114,705 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 112,853 miles

Nearside 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 21 Mar 2019 101,924 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 92,805 miles

unable to open boot - checks carried out via rear seats

Pass 30 Jun 2017 90,539 miles

Oil leak bad ()

Fail 30 Jun 2017 90,539 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Oil leak bad ()

Pass 27 Jun 2016 81,327 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 70,711 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 27 Jun 2015 70,703 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 55,842 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 45,163 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/F Tyre Has Cuts On Outer Edge No Cords Exposed

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jan 2012 26,799 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

sillcovers and undertay fitted

Fail 18 Jan 2012 26,799 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

sillcovers and undertay fitted

Pass 23 Jul 2010 17,302 miles

corrosion to front discs

slight bind to front brakes

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 HZE is a 2007 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HZE, 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 HZE registered?

LA07 HZE is a 2007 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 July 2007.

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