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LB07 OVP

2007 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

124,737 mi
Last recorded124,737 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-588,056 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB07 OVP
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 124,737 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust system badly corroded

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

Fail 5 Sep 2025 124,737 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust system badly corroded

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

Pass 19 Sep 2024 123,960 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2024 123,959 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2023 122,948 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 117,129 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2022 117,129 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 102,069 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2021 102,066 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 91,454 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 86,271 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Moisture at right side of radiator and on most of front subframe. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 74,556 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2017 64,393 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2016 54,162 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 52,443 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 52,424 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 48,942 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 36,967 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 23,691 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 17,032 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 17,032 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 OVP is a 2007 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2007 Saab 9-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 88,056 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 OVP, 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 OVP is a 2007 Saab 9-5, first registered on 11 July 2007.

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