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LA07 OVH

2007 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

128,093 mi
Last recorded128,093 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2023
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-588,056 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 1 Aug 2023 128,093 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2022 115,143 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 103,196 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2021 103,196 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2021 100,868 miles

Nail in tyre both rear ()

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 May 2021 100,867 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nail in tyre both rear ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 94,935 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 87,901 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 76,726 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 76,726 miles

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

Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 68,280 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

advise n/s/f tyre slight damaged

Pass 2 Aug 2016 62,746 miles

Nearside Front tyre wall deteriorated

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

Pass 8 Aug 2015 58,038 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 53,100 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 47,569 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 42,124 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 37,103 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 32,350 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 OVH is a 2007 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 OVH, 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 OVH is a 2007 Saab 9-5, first registered on 2 August 2007.

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