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LB07 LGK

2007 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

138,174 mi
Last recorded138,174 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-588,056 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 138,174 miles

Nearside Front Outer CV Gaiter clip missing

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Apr 2026 138,157 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer CV Gaiter clip missing

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2025 136,713 miles

Exhaust back box is corroded

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre start wearing on inner edge

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

Pass 13 Aug 2024 134,802 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2024 134,800 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2023 130,624 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 123,796 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 117,411 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 112,305 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 112,304 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2019 106,742 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 101,039 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 16 May 2018 101,037 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 16 May 2017 92,893 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 May 2016 86,609 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 86,609 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 May 2015 75,920 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 66,837 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 54,502 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

nearside and offside front constant velocity joint gaiters leaking grease from shaft ends

Fail 15 May 2013 54,491 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

nearside and offside front constant velocity joint gaiters leaking grease from shaft ends

Pass 15 May 2012 44,768 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 27,175 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 18,716 miles

battery voltage low

light surface corrosion brake discs

nsf tyre worn on outer edge

osf tyre worn on inner outer edge

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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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LB07 LGK is a 2007 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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

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