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LB07 XCC

2007 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2023
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

133,888 mi
Last recorded133,888 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2023
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-588,056 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB07 XCC
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 Jul 2023 133,888 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing fuel cap missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer CV boot split by inner clip (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Power steering component leaking steering rack leaking power steering fluid (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc surfaces deteriorated (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear exhaust silencer outer casing deteriorated

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2022 124,401 miles

Nearside Rear exhaust silencer outer casing deteriorated

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside & offside rear brake disc surfaces deteriorated (surface corrosion) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Jun 2022 124,395 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit measured smoke exceeds manufacturers limit of 0.50 1/m (8.2.2.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine oil leak creating a pool on the floor within 5 minutes that’s more than 75mm in diameter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements registration plate excessively deteriorated excessive sun damage (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective headlamp outer lens deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front headlamp light intensity slightly reduced

Nearside Rear exhaust silencer outer casing deteriorated

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside & offside rear brake disc surfaces deteriorated (surface corrosion) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 121,347 miles

Body Damage Nearside Rear

Offside Front Headlight Damaged

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

Slight Corrosion To Front Crossmember-Mostly Covered By Undertrays

Fail 7 Aug 2018 121,347 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Rear Exhaust Box Deteriorated (4.13 (a) (i))

Body Damage Nearside Rear

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Headlight Damaged

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

Slight Corrosion To Front Crossmember-Mostly Covered By Undertrays

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2017 110,043 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 105,524 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2015 97,022 miles

handbrake performance poor

Pass 25 Mar 2014 90,517 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 80,649 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2012 71,312 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Jun 2012 71,312 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 16 Jun 2011 55,519 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 55,519 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2010 36,581 miles

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 36,581 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 XCC is a 2007 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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