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LB07 XBW

2007 Saab 9-5

Beige Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,213 mi
Last recorded75,213 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2019
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-588,056 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB07 XBW
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2007
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2019 75,213 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 75,213 miles

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

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire filter (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jun 2018 66,770 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 66,770 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jun 2017 55,739 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 55,739 miles

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded offside and nearside (3.6.B.4e)

fuel filter corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2016 53,491 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 53,337 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 53,092 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 53,092 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 52,194 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 46,618 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 41,317 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 35,705 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 35,705 miles

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

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 XBW is a 2007 Saab 9-5 in Beige with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XBW, 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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What year was LB07 XBW registered?

LB07 XBW is a 2007 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 June 2007.

Is LB07 XBW safe to buy?

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