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LB07 CXM

2007 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,367 mi
Last recorded114,367 miles
Recorded on20 May 2022
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-588,056 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB07 CXM
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2022 114,367 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing at rear mount point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing at rear mount point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust parts corroded

fuel filter corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2021 109,274 miles

Central and rear exhaust corroded

Front Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front exhaust flexi slightly deteriorated

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt slightly twisted and has small cut (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s top of hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine oil close to minimum

rattle from engine area

Fail 15 Jan 2021 109,219 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure front bolt missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure front bolt missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Central and rear exhaust corroded

Front Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front exhaust flexi slightly deteriorated

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt slightly twisted and has small cut (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s top of hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine oil close to minimum

rattle from engine area

Pass 7 Jan 2020 105,164 miles

Both front coil springs corroded.

Both rear suspension coil springs corroded on bottom ring.

Oi leak from gearbox area

Rear exhaust section outer skin corroded

Fail 7 Jan 2020 105,164 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front coil springs corroded.

Both rear suspension coil springs corroded on bottom ring.

Oi leak from gearbox area

Rear exhaust section outer skin corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2018 97,043 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Dec 2018 97,043 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Dec 2017 89,168 miles

Oil leak ()

engine light on dash

Pass 8 Jun 2016 71,238 miles

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

both front tyres cracking on sidewalls

oil leak

Fail 1 Jun 2016 71,029 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

both front tyres cracking on sidewalls

oil leak

Pass 26 May 2015 58,788 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 53,632 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Jun 2013 45,965 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 37,856 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 28,746 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 22,001 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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LB07 CXM 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 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LB07 CXM, 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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LB07 CXM is a 2007 Saab 9-5, first registered on 22 June 2007.

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