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LB07 LFJ

2007 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

129,454 mi
Last recorded129,454 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2025
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-588,056 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 3 Jan 2025 129,454 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2024 128,533 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

damp around corroded fuel filter no obvious leak

Fail 5 Jan 2024 128,533 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

damp around corroded fuel filter no obvious leak

Pass 21 Dec 2022 127,477 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 126,715 miles

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

rear exhaust badly corroded

Fail 22 Dec 2021 126,693 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.4 (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

rear exhaust badly corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2020 125,928 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 118,128 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2019 118,118 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018 113,673 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2018 113,673 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2017 109,625 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2017 109,625 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure both (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 105,057 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 98,063 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 84,891 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 75,044 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 75,043 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 65,932 miles

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

headlamp self levelling system warning lamp indicates a fault

Pass 17 Jun 2011 54,691 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 54,690 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 44,424 miles

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

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

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

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 LFJ is a 2007 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 LFJ, 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 LFJ registered?

LB07 LFJ is a 2007 Saab 9-5, first registered on 6 July 2007.

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