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LC57 VVE

2007 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

137,962 mi
Last recorded137,962 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2019
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-588,056 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC57 VVE
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2019 137,962 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2019 137,962 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2017 122,993 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2017 122,993 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2016 107,362 miles

Exhaust has part of the system deteriorating

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

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 9 Dec 2016 107,362 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1) DANGEROUS

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has part of the system deteriorating

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

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 93,458 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 85,449 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 75,252 miles

secondary bonnet catch

Pass 5 Dec 2012 68,652 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 53,641 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2010 41,309 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Dec 2010 41,309 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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LC57 VVE is a 2007 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LC57 VVE, 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 LC57 VVE registered?

LC57 VVE is a 2007 Saab 9-5, first registered on 11 December 2007.

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