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LB07 OSG

2007 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

136,836 mi
Last recorded136,836 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2019
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-588,056 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB07 OSG
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2019 136,836 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (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 Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt N/S and O/S ()

Rear backbox outer skin corroded

rear tail lamp damaged but not effecting operation

Fail 18 Jan 2019 136,830 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (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 Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt N/S and O/S ()

Rear backbox outer skin corroded

rear tail lamp damaged but not effecting operation

Pass 19 Jan 2018 130,191 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 122,296 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 110,831 miles

Rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 28 May 2015 98,071 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 28 May 2015 98,071 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 84,678 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 84,678 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 30 May 2013 72,448 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 72,448 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2012 56,670 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 50,571 miles

Handbrake cable support rubbers broken- both sides

Pass 13 Jan 2011 33,160 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 26,754 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 OSG is a 2007 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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