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LB07 OWA

2007 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

235,074 mi
Last recorded235,074 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2024
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-588,056 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2024 235,074 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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 16 Oct 2023 211,639 miles

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

heatshield loose

Fail 11 Oct 2023 211,615 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

heatshield loose

Pass 27 Sep 2022 187,099 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 177,398 miles

Engine Mounts Worn but Not Excessive

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and Nearside Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and Nearside Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 168,723 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 158,028 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 9 Sep 2019 158,018 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Sep 2018 145,958 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear silencer corroded.

Fail 3 Sep 2018 145,958 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear silencer corroded.

Pass 30 Sep 2017 138,581 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 31 Aug 2017 138,560 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Sep 2016 122,856 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge wearing badly (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Sep 2016 122,856 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low electric adjuster sticking (1.8)

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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge wearing badly (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 108,869 miles

nail in o/s/f tyre

Fail 18 Sep 2015 108,869 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nail in o/s/f tyre

Pass 26 Sep 2014 91,962 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 79,035 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 61,187 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

off side rear tyre on 3mm

Pass 28 Sep 2011 43,762 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 29,492 miles

front & rear discs corroded & worn

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 OWA is a 2007 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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