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LB07 LBN

2007 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

153,470 mi
Last recorded153,470 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2020
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-588,056 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2020 153,470 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 144,793 miles

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

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2018 131,302 miles

Front engine stabiliser mount worn

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush ouer rose bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer rose bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

back box outer skin corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2017 116,765 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box outer skin (7.1.2)

Exhaust heat shield adrift

oil leak

Fail 13 Jan 2017 116,661 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box outer skin (7.1.2)

Exhaust heat shield adrift

oil leak

Pass 12 Jan 2016 102,082 miles

OIL LEEK

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REARS (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Jan 2016 102,054 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

OIL LEEK

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REARS (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 88,435 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 79,791 miles

o/s/r tyre mis-shaped and worn on inner edge

Fail 30 Oct 2012 67,773 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 67,773 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 56,009 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 43,939 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 LBN is a 2007 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 LB07 LBN, 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 LBN is a 2007 Saab 9-5, first registered on 18 June 2007.

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