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LA07 OVL

2007 Saab 9-5

Beige Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

135,739 mi
Last recorded135,739 miles
Recorded on14 May 2024
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-588,056 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA07 OVL
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2007
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2024 135,739 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2023 132,862 miles

Exhaust silencer corroded

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Jun 2023 132,862 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust silencer corroded

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 May 2023 132,693 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to rear pads (1.2.1 (g))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 19 May 2022 123,897 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2020 118,896 miles

rear exhaust silencer surface corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2019 117,985 miles

slight play both rear hub bush's

Fail 11 Sep 2019 117,985 miles

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

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

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

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

slight play both rear hub bush's

Pass 13 Sep 2018 112,496 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber damp

front tyres worn and wearing edges

rear exhaust box corroded

rear tyres perished

Pass 18 Jul 2017 107,364 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 92,472 miles

Offside Rear hub bush slight play

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 74,829 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 59,109 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 41,112 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 5 Jul 2012 27,046 miles

cut in nearside front tyre sidewall

Pass 6 Jul 2011 25,636 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 22,456 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 OVL is a 2007 Saab 9-5 in Beige with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 OVL, 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 OVL registered?

LA07 OVL is a 2007 Saab 9-5, first registered on 2 August 2007.

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