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LA07 JAU

2007 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

298,712 mi
Last recorded298,712 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2018
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-588,056 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA07 JAU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2018 298,712 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 289,879 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear exhaust back box has some corrosion.

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 283,916 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 277,657 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 277,654 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 259,881 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Oct 2014 259,881 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Oct 2014 259,869 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

headlamp output poor on dipped beam

Pass 23 Sep 2013 220,514 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 220,514 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 184,724 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

o/s headlamp washer defective

Pass 4 Oct 2011 145,818 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 98,412 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2010 98,412 miles

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

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

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

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 JAU is a 2007 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 JAU, 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 JAU registered?

LA07 JAU is a 2007 Saab 9-5, first registered on 25 July 2007.

Is LA07 JAU safe to buy?

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