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LG57 GOU

2007 Saab 9-5

Beige Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

64,300 mi
Last recorded64,300 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2021
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-588,056 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG57 GOU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2007
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2021 64,300 miles

Both exhaust silencer outer skins deteriorated

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded On rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack - Only affecting view to bonnet (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2021

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Both exhaust silencer outer skins deteriorated

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded On rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack - Only affecting view to bonnet (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 63,082 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2020 63,082 miles

Central Fuel system component leaking Primary fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 57,629 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2018 52,905 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 28 Mar 2018 52,904 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 48,776 miles

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 28 Mar 2016 42,359 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 25 Mar 2016 42,301 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 Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 36,886 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 31,882 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 29,614 miles

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

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

both rear tyres are starting to perish

osf brake grabbing slightly

Pass 31 Aug 2012 24,898 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 19,318 miles

n/s/f tyre slight sidewall damage

Pass 8 Sep 2010 15,940 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 15,940 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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LG57 GOU is a 2007 Saab 9-5 in Beige with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LG57 GOU, 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 LG57 GOU registered?

LG57 GOU is a 2007 Saab 9-5, first registered on 11 September 2007.

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