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LC57 VVK

2007 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

145,895 mi
Last recorded145,895 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2022
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-588,056 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC57 VVK
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2022 145,895 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2021 144,567 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2020 140,820 miles

Exhaust rear box deteriorated

Front A/C pipes insecure

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 128,742 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2020 128,742 miles

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

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

Central Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jan 2019 116,166 miles

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

Rear nearside and offside tyres wearing thin

some deterioration to nearside and offside mirror glass

Pass 22 Jan 2018 105,760 miles

Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view nearside and offside (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 92,671 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2015 83,166 miles

2 x rear tyres wearing unevenly on inside edges

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn to 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 74,924 miles

Nearside front tyre low tread

Pass 9 Dec 2013 54,542 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 54,542 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 43,316 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 10 Dec 2012 43,316 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 34,732 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 28,037 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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LC57 VVK is a 2007 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VVK, 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 VVK registered?

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

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