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LA56 XAL

2007 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

185,100 mi
Last recorded185,100 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2021
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-588,056 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA56 XAL
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2021 185,100 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear hand brake cable spring brocken

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coolant leak ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2021 185,099 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear hand brake cable spring brocken

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coolant leak ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 179,994 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 169,845 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn outer lower hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine has slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2018 160,688 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 139,486 miles

Nearside Front door mirror case and glass damaged / deteriorated

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both sides front to rear / rear brake pipes deteriorated / swollen etc

Fail 13 Sep 2017 139,144 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement lever pivot return spring missing (back plate) (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front door mirror case and glass damaged / deteriorated

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both sides front to rear / rear brake pipes deteriorated / swollen etc

Pass 20 Sep 2016 118,885 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear and both rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front brake balance 29% / limits only just achieved

Nearside Front door mirror slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear h/brake cable / lever return spring missing but function ok

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust slightly deteriorated

o/s front power steering pipe corroded / light misting of oil

Fail 12 Sep 2016 118,513 miles

Centre Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement forward most (6.1.D.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both sides forward most (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear and both rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front brake balance 29% / limits only just achieved

Nearside Front door mirror slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear h/brake cable / lever return spring missing but function ok

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust slightly deteriorated

o/s front power steering pipe corroded / light misting of oil

Pass 21 Sep 2015 97,775 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexy joint (7.1.2)

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2014 78,071 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 60,467 miles

both front suspension coil springs have corrossion to them

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges and sterting to break up

camera fitted to windscreen near rearveiw mirror

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge feathering

rear wiper blade split

stone chips to windscreen

very slight damage to nearside rear seatbelt

Pass 8 Oct 2012 43,137 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 38,437 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 31,162 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 17,470 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 XAL is a 2007 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 XAL, 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 XAL registered?

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

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