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LB07 LCX

2007 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

123,857 mi
Last recorded123,857 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2023
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-588,056 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB07 LCX
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2023 123,857 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 120,796 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2021 115,767 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 111,239 miles

Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Both (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 9 Jan 2019 105,467 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 98,776 miles

Engine oil leaks.

Exhaust heatshield is loose.

Fuel filter is corroding.

N/S/R tyre is worn low (3mm).

Play in O/S/F drop link ball joint.

Rear shock absorbers are leaking.

Fail 26 Sep 2017 98,776 miles

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

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

Engine oil leaks.

Exhaust heatshield is loose.

Fuel filter is corroding.

N/S/R tyre is worn low (3mm).

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Play in O/S/F drop link ball joint.

Rear shock absorbers are leaking.

Pass 12 Jul 2016 80,915 miles

EML light is on.

Exhaust heat shield is loose.

Front gearbox mount is worn.

Knocking noise from front drop links.

N/S handbrake return spring is broken. O/S is missing.

Rear shock absorbers are leaking.

Rear tyres are worn very low on the inner edges.

Slight engine oil leak.

Fail 12 Jul 2016 80,915 miles

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

Front gearbox mount is worn.

Knocking noise from front drop links.

EML light is on.

Exhaust heat shield is loose.

N/S handbrake return spring is broken. O/S is missing.

N/S/R tyre is worn almost to the limit (2mm).

Rear shock absorbers are leaking.

Rear tyres are worn very low on the inner edges.

Slight engine oil leak.

Pass 13 Jul 2015 70,112 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 62,080 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 56,805 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

These are observations and do not require attention - All 4 inner wings have liners fitted. Sill covers fitted. Tow ball cover fitted.

Fail 28 Jun 2013 56,790 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

These are observations and do not require attention - All 4 inner wings have liners fitted. Sill covers fitted. Tow ball cover fitted.

Pass 29 Jun 2012 50,503 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2012 50,503 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 39,520 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 28,693 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 28,693 miles

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

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 LCX is a 2007 Saab 9-5 in Grey 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 LCX, 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 LCX is a 2007 Saab 9-5, first registered on 22 June 2007.

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