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LB07 XCA

2007 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2019
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

199,291 mi
Last recorded199,291 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2018
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-588,056 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB07 XCA
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2018 199,291 miles

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

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Nov 2018 199,291 miles

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

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced BOTH (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2016 186,417 miles

engine management light on

Pass 2 Mar 2015 165,395 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 2 Mar 2015 165,395 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Oil leak

Fail 13 May 2013 133,916 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 13 May 2013 133,916 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 11 May 2012 113,620 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2011 88,370 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2011 88,370 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 18 May 2010 58,313 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 XCA is a 2007 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 XCA, 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 XCA registered?

LB07 XCA is a 2007 Saab 9-5, first registered on 6 July 2007.

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