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LB07 DDJ

2007 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

117,504 mi
Last recorded117,504 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2020
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-588,056 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB07 DDJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 15 Dec 2020 117,504 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.50m-1 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Dec 2019 114,219 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine misfire

Fail 13 Dec 2019 114,219 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine misfire

Pass 7 Dec 2018 109,232 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2018 109,216 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Nov 2017 105,432 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 100,732 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2016 100,730 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement return spring missing (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2015 89,981 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2015 89,981 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 87,012 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 72,224 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 55,750 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 43,286 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 43,278 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 May 2011 42,597 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 May 2010 31,016 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 DDJ is a 2007 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 DDJ, 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 DDJ is a 2007 Saab 9-5, first registered on 15 June 2007.

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