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LB07 XBO

2007 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

149,933 mi
Last recorded149,933 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2018
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-588,056 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB07 XBO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2018 149,933 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 143,734 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 130,984 miles

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

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge anmd low tread at 3mm

oil leak on engine

oil level low at time of test now topped up

Fail 15 Jun 2015 130,984 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge anmd low tread at 3mm

oil leak on engine

oil level low at time of test now topped up

tyre size 225 45 17 w xl

Pass 19 Jun 2014 115,131 miles

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

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre slightly worn on inner edge

slight oil leak on engine

Fail 17 Jun 2014 115,130 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre slightly worn on inner edge

slight oil leak on engine (OIL LEVEL LOW)

tyre size 225 45 17 91W

Pass 2 Jul 2013 87,378 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 71,373 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jul 2011 44,218 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 30,248 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 XBO is a 2007 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XBO, 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 XBO is a 2007 Saab 9-5, first registered on 19 July 2007.

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