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LA07 OVF

2007 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

73,911 mi
Last recorded73,911 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2022
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-588,056 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2022 73,911 miles

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2021 71,288 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both advanced (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 69,077 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2019 60,697 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside wing mirror cracked

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

front engine mount rubber bush worn

Fail 6 Apr 2019 60,696 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge - 225/45 r17 94w xl (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn out of shape on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside wing mirror cracked

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

front engine mount rubber bush worn

Pass 23 Apr 2018 53,896 miles

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front gearbox rubber mount bush deteriorated

nail in n/s/r tyre

oil leak

secondary bonnet catch stiff - lubricated

Pass 27 Apr 2017 44,327 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 39,202 miles

Engine oil leak

Front lower arm rear bushes have freeplay but not excessive at time of test

N/S/R inner pad getting low - discs pitted

Numberplates deteriorating

Pass 21 Jul 2015 38,079 miles

Engine oil leak

Slight flicker of headlights when turned off

Fail 16 Jul 2015 38,079 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Engine oil leak

Fuel filter - surface corrosion

Slight flicker of headlights when turned off

Pass 21 Jul 2014 35,468 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 35,433 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 32,647 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 29,610 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 26,311 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 Jul 2011 26,311 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 22,877 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 OVF 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 76.5%.

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 OVF, 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 OVF registered?

LA07 OVF is a 2007 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 July 2007.

Is LA07 OVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA07 OVF shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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