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LB07 CZS

2007 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

98,898 mi
Last recorded98,898 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2022
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-588,056 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB07 CZS
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2022 98,898 miles

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

Rear exhaust box deteriorating

Fail 16 Mar 2022 98,898 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Rear exhaust box deteriorating

Pass 15 Mar 2021 88,384 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various, swelling under paint. (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust corroded.

Exhaust heat shield insecure.

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

Nearside rear parking brake grabs when applied. Needs attention.

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Mar 2021 88,309 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various, swelling under paint. (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust corroded.

Exhaust heat shield insecure.

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

Nearside rear parking brake grabs when applied. Needs attention.

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Feb 2020 82,722 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle flex pipei (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Feb 2020 82,722 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle flex pipei (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 81,738 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside rear tyre inner sidewall cracking

Fail 16 Feb 2019 81,737 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Gaiter not clipped to the driveshaft (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 79,721 miles

Front exhaust flexi section blowing

Front subframe rear bushes split

Nearside front anti roll bar link ball joint

Pass 7 Mar 2017 77,018 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 75,273 miles

Slight blow on front exhaust flexi section

Slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

Fail 11 Mar 2016 75,273 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Slight blow on front exhaust flexi section

Slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 23 Mar 2015 74,073 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust rear box corroded but not leaking

Fail 28 Feb 2015 74,051 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear box badly corroded

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 71,767 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 67,442 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 May 2012 57,478 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 31 May 2012 57,478 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 May 2011 43,198 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 43,192 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 31,748 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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LB07 CZS is a 2007 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 CZS, 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 CZS is a 2007 Saab 9-5, first registered on 13 June 2007.

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