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LA56 OFB

2007 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

86,527 mi
Last recorded86,527 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-588,056 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA56 OFB
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 86,527 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2026 86,527 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Pass 16 May 2025 82,969 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2024 78,903 miles

Advise both front tyres 3mm tread depth wearing inner and outer edges and cracking in tread edges

Advise slight inner and outer edge wear to rear tyres

Fail 15 May 2024 78,851 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Advise both front tyres 3mm tread depth wearing inner and outer edges and cracking in tread edges

Advise slight inner and outer edge wear to rear tyres

Pass 17 May 2023 75,207 miles

Advise h/brake lever may require adjustment albeit brake readings OK

Advise slight edge wear to all tyres

Pass 18 May 2022 71,069 miles
Fail 18 May 2022 71,069 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2021 67,138 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 65,731 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 64,410 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 61,458 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2018 58,364 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 53,182 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 12 May 2016 47,798 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 47,798 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 May 2015 43,708 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 39,915 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 34,911 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 33,665 miles

rear centre seat belt not fully tested dog buckle fitted

Pass 18 Jan 2012 29,110 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 23,572 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 16,697 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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LA56 OFB is a 2007 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 LA56 OFB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LA56 OFB registered?

LA56 OFB is a 2007 Saab 9-5, first registered on 19 January 2007.

Is LA56 OFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA56 OFB shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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