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LA07 OVU

2007 Saab 9-5

Beige Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

151,086 mi
Last recorded151,086 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-588,056 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 151,086 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Dec 2025 150,613 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure muffler almost detached (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 137,913 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2024 137,636 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2023 125,653 miles

Exhaust silencer layers peeling off

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Nov 2023 125,054 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Nov 2022 113,026 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 99,563 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2021 99,563 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Central Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Dec 2020 88,393 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

both rear tyres 3mm

Pass 11 Jun 2019 65,655 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 62,612 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 56,997 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 56,997 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 50,727 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 44,223 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 38,646 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 33,941 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 29,921 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 23,846 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 18,239 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 OVU is a 2007 Saab 9-5 in Beige with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2007 Saab 9-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 88,056 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 OVU, 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 OVU registered?

LA07 OVU is a 2007 Saab 9-5, first registered on 10 August 2007.

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