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Saab 9-5

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,985 cc

LB05 BYDMOT history

LB05 BYD is a silver petrol Saab 9-5 first used on 16 Jun 2005. Its MOT expired on 4 Sept 2026 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 140,758 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 4 Sept 2026
Mileage
140,758 mi
At MOT on 5 Sept 2025
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,693 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 BYD
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,985 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
16 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB05 BYD was last recorded at 140,758 miles on 5 Sept 2025, 13,368 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
127,390 miles · 20 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
13,368 miles
Average per year
6,693 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 140,758 miles
  • 2024 – 127,390 miles
  • 2023 – 121,458 miles
  • 2022 – 114,317 miles
  • 2021 – 106,564 miles
  • 2020 – 100,235 miles
  • 2019 – 93,407 miles
  • 2018 – 85,587 miles
  • 2017 – 77,117 miles
  • 2016 – 69,270 miles
  • 2015 – 63,094 miles
  • 2014 – 56,110 miles
  • 2013 – 50,191 miles
  • 2012 – 45,734 miles
  • 2011 – 40,923 miles
  • 2010 – 35,655 miles
  • 2009 – 30,161 miles
  • 2008 – 25,667 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,758 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

22 tests since 25 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass140,758 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    140,758 miles
    Test number
    963844540366
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  2. Fail140,758 miles (+13,368)1 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,758 miles
    Test number
    168740997908
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  3. Pass127,390 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    127,390 miles
    Test number
    593285807186
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail127,390 miles (+5,932)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,390 miles
    Test number
    564650726520
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass121,458 miles (+7,141)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    121,458 miles
    Test number
    304671335972
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust rear box have outer skin corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wing bottom corner (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wing bottom corner (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass114,317 miles (+7,753)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    114,317 miles
    Test number
    800677381585
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm wear bars (1.6mm is the legal limit) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass106,564 miles (+6,329)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    106,564 miles
    Test number
    501847713806
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass100,235 miles (+6,828)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    100,235 miles
    Test number
    640164114962

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass93,407 miles (+7,820)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    93,407 miles
    Test number
    149054925416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass85,587 miles (+8,470)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    85,587 miles
    Test number
    175518755387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass77,117 miles (+7,847)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    77,117 miles
    Test number
    579709554218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass69,270 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    69,270 miles
    Test number
    910180248694
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail69,270 miles (+6,176)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,270 miles
    Test number
    812994752458
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass63,094 miles (+6,984)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    63,094 miles
    Test number
    746229965109
    • NoteOffside front tyre splitting inside tread
    • NoteRear exhaust box corroding

  15. Pass56,110 miles (+5,919)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    56,110 miles
    Test number
    226828174422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass50,191 miles (+4,457)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    50,191 miles
    Test number
    256262073427
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass45,734 miles (+4,811)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    45,734 miles
    Test number
    836151382111
    • NoteFront brake pads worn

  18. Pass40,923 miles (+5,268)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    40,923 miles
    Test number
    206893471459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass35,655 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    35,655 miles
    Test number
    730432170102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail35,655 miles (+5,494)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,655 miles
    Test number
    912282470120
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  21. Pass30,161 miles (+4,494)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    30,161 miles
    Test number
    744313479136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass25,667 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    25,667 miles
    Test number
    710177678134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB05 BYD

Does LB05 BYD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB05 BYD expired on 4 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB05 BYD?
The MOT on LB05 BYD expired on 4 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB05 BYD done?
LB05 BYD was recorded at 140,758 miles at its MOT on 5 Sept 2025, an average of 6,693 miles a year.
Has LB05 BYD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 BYD has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on LB05 BYD ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LB05 BYD find?
LB05 BYD passed its latest MOT on 5 Sept 2025 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front suspension rod ball joint has slight play, and 3 more.

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