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LB07 LAA

2007 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

98,403 mi
Last recorded98,403 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-588,056 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 98,403 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

auto headlamp levelling , fault on dash

Pass 6 Sep 2024 96,056 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs, corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust corroded

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Suspension corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2022 94,676 miles

exhaust system rusty

Fail 4 Oct 2022 94,676 miles

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

exhaust system rusty

Pass 1 Oct 2021 89,577 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2021 89,577 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 86,097 miles

Front both tyres slight high and low spot

Offside Rear tyre slight high and low spot

Fail 2 Oct 2020 86,097 miles

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

Front both tyres slight high and low spot

Offside Rear tyre slight high and low spot

Pass 16 Nov 2018 82,083 miles

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

Front both tyres high and low spot

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

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

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

car been standing

exhaust rusty

xenon head light dash indicator a fault

Fail 16 Nov 2018 82,083 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front both tyres high and low spot

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

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

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

car been standing

exhaust rusty

xenon head light dash indicator a fault

Pass 5 Apr 2016 81,407 miles

exhaust rusty

Pass 17 Apr 2015 74,827 miles

exhaust rusty

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 70,090 miles

both front tyres wereing on inner edge

Pass 8 Apr 2013 62,491 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 53,309 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 53,309 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 42,509 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 32,084 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 LAA is a 2007 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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