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LB07 OUS

2007 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2017
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

165,656 mi
Last recorded165,656 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2016
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-588,056 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB07 OUS
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2016 165,656 miles

under tray fitted

Fail 11 Jun 2016 165,654 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

under tray fitted

Pass 2 Jul 2015 149,749 miles

back box caseing rusty but not holed

Fail 13 May 2015 148,443 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

back box heat cover broken hanging down

rear back box casing broken

rear tyres blocking

rear wiper inop

Pass 12 Jun 2014 122,226 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

rear exhaust box slightly deteriorated

uneven wear on inner edges of both rear tyres

Fail 11 Jun 2014 122,215 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear exhaust box slightly deteriorated

uneven wear on inner edges of both rear tyres

Pass 25 Jun 2013 98,699 miles

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

exhaust system corroded rear box

Fail 12 Jun 2013 98,677 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust system corroded rear box

Pass 6 Jun 2012 73,175 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S Rear tyre slightly cut

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jun 2011 50,569 miles

Front brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2010 28,733 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 OUS is a 2007 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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

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