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LB07 OVF

2007 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

115,270 mi
Last recorded115,270 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2023
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-588,056 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2023 115,270 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all visible (1.1.11 (c))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

covers + shields fitted

handbrake travel

under vehicle + all steering / suspension components corroded

Fail 16 Feb 2023 115,159 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 109,833 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 2 Feb 2022 109,806 miles

Central Front Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 104,260 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

handbrake high

Pass 21 Jun 2019 96,515 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 94,138 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 21 Jun 2018 94,126 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 92,578 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 81,712 miles

Both windscreen wiper blade rubbers split but still clearing screen at time of test

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

Oil leak Engine ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 Jun 2016 81,712 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both windscreen wiper blade rubbers split but still clearing screen at time of test

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

Oil leak Engine ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 Jun 2016 81,651 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside rear and nearside rear parking brake cable support rubbers broken

oil leak engine area

Pass 16 Jun 2015 73,124 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

nearside front inner wheel arch panel is adrift

nearside front tyre tread is low just over 2.00mm and has deep cut to outer wall

offside door mirror caseing starting to produce sharp edges

offside front tyre tread is getting low 3.00mm and has cut on outer wall

offside rear and nearside rear parking brake support rubber guides are broken

offside rear and nearside rear shock absorbers are leaking

oil leak engine area

Fail 16 Jun 2015 73,124 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

nearside front inner wheel arch panel is adrift

nearside front tyre tread is low just over 2.00mm and has deep cut to outer wall

offside door mirror caseing starting to produce sharp edges

offside front tyre tread is getting low 3.00mm and has cut on outer wall

offside rear and nearside rear parking brake support rubber guides are broken

offside rear and nearside rear shock absorbers are leaking

oil leak engine area

Pass 27 May 2014 63,518 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 May 2014 63,518 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jun 2013 54,591 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Jun 2012 44,891 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyres close to limits and wear bars

exhaust corroding

front discs lipped

Pass 2 Jun 2012 44,891 miles

both front tyres close to limits and wear bars

exhaust corroding

front discs lipped

Pass 18 Jun 2011 34,679 miles

n/s rear tyre tread starting to get low and perished and distorted on inner edge

o/s and n/s front tyre treads getting low

o/s rear tyre tread starting to get low and bald on inner edge

Pass 1 Jun 2010 28,953 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 OVF is a 2007 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 OVF, 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 OVF is a 2007 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 June 2007.

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