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LB07 OTP

2007 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

99,071 mi
Last recorded99,071 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2018
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-588,056 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB07 OTP
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2018 99,071 miles

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Jul 2018 99,071 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 94,135 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2016 85,479 miles

Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Aug 2015 77,529 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 77,529 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 70,448 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 Aug 2013 63,341 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 63,341 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 55,283 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 40,172 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

h/brake cable brkt insecure/n/s

Pass 31 May 2010 29,069 miles

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

O/S cv boot slight leak by clip at shaft end

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 31 May 2010 29,069 miles

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

O/S cv boot slight leak by clip at shaft end

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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 OTP is a 2007 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 OTP, 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 OTP is a 2007 Saab 9-5, first registered on 24 June 2007.

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