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LB07 OTZ

2007 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

81,690 mi
Last recorded81,690 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-588,056 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 81,690 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 81,342 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 80,406 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 80,218 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 79,818 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 79,051 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 75,941 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 68,891 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2018 68,889 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 61,952 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 57,529 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 54,601 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 48,819 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2014 48,819 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 42,362 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 34,147 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 26,053 miles

nsr handbrake cable rubber mount broken

osr tyre slightly fearthering inner tread

windscreen has very small stone chips on it

Pass 4 Jan 2011 18,862 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 18,599 miles

corrosion to all discs surfaces

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 OTZ is a 2007 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OTZ, 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 OTZ registered?

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

Is LB07 OTZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB07 OTZ shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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