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LA07 JBO

2007 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

137,289 mi
Last recorded137,289 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2023
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-588,056 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2023 137,289 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Dec 2023 137,286 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt installation has cut and/or reworked original webbing (10.1 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 136,420 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2022 136,420 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 132,760 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 123,748 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2020 123,746 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Sep 2019 115,694 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 108,148 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 102,203 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 102,203 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 100,385 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 95,035 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 82,292 miles

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)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 74,794 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 66,432 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 53,586 miles

Front Discs Are Corroded And Lipped

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Discs Are Corroded

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

Fail 6 Sep 2011 53,586 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Discs Are Corroded And Lipped

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Discs Are Corroded

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 39,634 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 31 Aug 2010 39,634 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 JBO 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 70%.

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 JBO, 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 JBO registered?

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

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