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LB07 XCT

2007 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

139,416 mi
Last recorded139,416 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-588,056 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 9 May 2025 139,416 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

windscreen light scratches

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

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

both front lower suspension arms very rusty

centre silencer rusty

child seats in rear not allowing full inspection of seat belts

o/s fuel tank strap rusty

oil leaks

pas pipes damp

rear suspension rusty

Pass 26 Apr 2024 134,538 miles

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

both front suspension arms very rusty

centre silencer rusty

o/s fuel tank strap rusty

oil leaks

rear suspension and rear chassis rusty

Fail 26 Apr 2024 134,538 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

both front suspension arms very rusty

centre silencer rusty

o/s fuel tank strap rusty

oil leaks

rear suspension and rear chassis rusty

Pass 12 May 2023 130,782 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both front lower suspension arms rusty

both front tyres getting low on edges

centre silencer getting rusty

fuel tank strap rusty

oil leaks

Fail 12 May 2023 130,782 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both front lower suspension arms rusty

both front tyres getting low on edges

centre silencer getting rusty

fuel tank strap rusty

oil leaks

Pass 27 Jun 2022 127,044 miles

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

both front lower arms rusty

centre and front flexi pipes rusty

fuel tank straps rusty

oil leaks

Pass 30 Jun 2021 120,319 miles

both front lower arms getting rusty

both rear chassis rails getting rusty

o/s fuel tank strap very rusty

oil leaks

rear metal brake pipes getting rusty

rear silencer very rusty

Pass 25 Jun 2020 116,831 miles

Oil leaks

Pass 13 Jul 2019 110,180 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 101,959 miles

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

fuel tank strap rusty

oil leaks

rear silencer very rusty

Fail 16 Jul 2018 101,959 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

fuel tank strap rusty

oil leaks

rear silencer very rusty

Pass 1 Jul 2017 91,011 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2016 82,548 miles

Oil leak ()

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

rear silencer rusty

rear trailing arm bushes split

Fail 9 Jul 2016 82,548 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Oil leak ()

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

rear silencer rusty

rear trailing arm bushes split

Pass 11 Jul 2015 74,199 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 65,362 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jul 2013 54,221 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 41,618 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 24,455 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 16,074 miles

corrosion to front discs

o/s door mirror cover missing

o/s/f tyre low

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 XCT is a 2007 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XCT, 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 XCT registered?

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

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