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LA56 WXV

2007 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

138,525 mi
Last recorded138,525 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-588,056 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA56 WXV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 138,525 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 135,391 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated but still provides a sufficient view to the rear

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Rear Exhaust silencer deteriorated

Fail 7 Oct 2024 135,378 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated but still provides a sufficient view to the rear

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Rear Exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 23 Oct 2023 132,691 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 129,864 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 126,832 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 123,682 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 31 Oct 2019 123,526 miles

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 8 Oct 2018 122,582 miles

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 10 Oct 2017 120,653 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 116,633 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 103,881 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 93,884 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 82,030 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 72,254 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 62,461 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 62,461 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 61,331 miles

Front number plate slight damage

Offside rear and lamp damage

Pass 11 Jan 2011 47,291 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 30 Dec 2009 31,744 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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 WXV is a 2007 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 WXV, 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 LA56 WXV registered?

LA56 WXV is a 2007 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 January 2007.

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