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LB07 LBZ

2007 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

140,869 mi
Last recorded140,869 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2023
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-588,056 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB07 LBZ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 9 Jan 2023 140,869 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear over fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 136,300 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 129,752 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material several (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 121,747 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Hub (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Mar 2020 121,745 miles

Fuel system component leaking Underside fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Hub (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 114,705 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 26 Mar 2019 114,703 miles

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 110,178 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 27 Mar 2018 110,176 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 103,272 miles

Both rear tyres uneven wear on inner edges

Fail 11 Apr 2017 103,271 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Both rear tyres uneven wear on inner edges

Pass 22 Mar 2016 93,176 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 93,174 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 81,652 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 81,650 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 69,441 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 69,439 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 57,861 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 47,298 miles

Nearside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 47,214 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 43,330 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 LBZ is a 2007 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel 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 LBZ, 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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What year was LB07 LBZ registered?

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

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