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LB07 XBG

2007 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

32,232 mi
Last recorded32,232 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2025
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-588,056 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB07 XBG
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2025 32,232 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 32,189 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded

hand brake just met limlt

Pass 20 Jan 2023 32,128 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

covers fitted on outer sills both sides

Fail 20 Jan 2023 32,128 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

covers fitted on outer sills both sides

Pass 18 Jan 2022 32,097 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 32,050 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 32,014 miles

front and rear brake discs corroded

offside and nearside front tyres wearing thin on edges

Fail 19 Nov 2019 32,013 miles

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

both front tyres wearing thin on edges

Pass 14 Dec 2018 31,997 miles

nearside front coil spring corroded

offside and nearside front tyres wearing thin

Pass 16 Dec 2017 31,946 miles

both front tyres wearing thin

Pass 8 Dec 2016 31,864 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres wearing thin

Pass 10 Dec 2015 31,265 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 30,991 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 28,776 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 26,565 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 26,565 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 24,121 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 21,665 miles

nearside front and nearside rear tyres wearing thin on edges

offside front on legal limit all over tread

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 XBG is a 2007 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 XBG, 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 XBG is a 2007 Saab 9-5, first registered on 19 July 2007.

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