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LB07 OUJ

2007 Saab 9-5

Beige Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2019
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

Typical for 2007 Saab 9-588,056 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB07 OUJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2007
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 18 Dec 2018

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 106,425 miles

advise exhaust blowing

Pass 16 May 2017 101,291 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 May 2016 93,704 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 93,703 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 86,942 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 9 Jun 2015 86,942 miles

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 6 May 2014 79,469 miles

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

headlight leveling lamp on,headlight aims correct

Fail 6 May 2014 79,469 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

headlight leveling lamp on,headlight aims correct

Pass 24 Jul 2013 74,307 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 74,307 miles

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 68,391 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 68,388 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

headlight levelling warning light on

Fail 28 Jul 2011 54,296 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

small cut nearside rear tyre sidewall.

Pass 28 Jul 2011 54,296 miles

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

small cut nearside rear tyre sidewall.

Pass 4 Jun 2010 38,124 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2010 38,124 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 OUJ is a 2007 Saab 9-5 in Beige with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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

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