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Saab 9-5

Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 1,990 cc

LB05 BZVMOT history

LB05 BZV is a grey petrol Saab 9-5 first used on 6 Jun 2005. Its MOT is valid until 18 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 157,389 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 May 2027
Mileage
157,389 mi
At MOT on 19 May 2026
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,915 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 BZV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-5
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,990 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
6 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 May 2027
Latest MOT test
19 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB05 BZV was last recorded at 157,389 miles on 19 May 2026, 4,972 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
152,417 miles · 19 May 2025
Between the last two tests
4,972 miles
Average per year
5,915 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 157,389 miles
  • 2025 – 152,417 miles
  • 2024 – 149,360 miles
  • 2023 – 146,670 miles
  • 2022 – 141,537 miles
  • 2021 – 136,014 miles
  • 2020 – 132,425 miles
  • 2019 – 130,237 miles
  • 2018 – 126,844 miles
  • 2017 – 123,415 miles
  • 2016 – 120,007 miles
  • 2015 – 115,670 miles
  • 2014 – 110,992 miles
  • 2013 – 108,285 miles
  • 2012 – 101,834 miles
  • 2011 – 86,936 miles
  • 2010 – 71,051 miles
  • 2009 – 62,128 miles
  • 2008 – 50,843 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass157,389 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front Stone chips

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Slight exhaust leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

24 tests since 14 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass157,389 miles (+4,972)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2027
    Odometer
    157,389 miles
    Test number
    391003831112
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass152,417 miles (+3,057)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2026
    Odometer
    152,417 miles
    Test number
    304067809821
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront stone chip
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass149,360 miles (+2,690)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    149,360 miles
    Test number
    344626275432
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass146,670 miles (+5,133)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    146,670 miles
    Test number
    410943863673

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass141,537 miles (+5,523)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    141,537 miles
    Test number
    998991332571

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass136,014 miles (+3,589)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    136,014 miles
    Test number
    288869186071
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Stone chip
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass132,425 miles (+2,188)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    132,425 miles
    Test number
    492904929323
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip/damage in centre of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

  8. Pass130,237 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    130,237 miles
    Test number
    567159549386
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Stone chips
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight exhaust leak

  9. Fail130,237 miles (+3,393)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,237 miles
    Test number
    147834305034
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Stone chips
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight exhaust leak

  10. Pass126,844 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    126,844 miles
    Test number
    618785322936
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output deteriated (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output deteriated (4.1.4 (b))

  11. Fail126,844 miles (+3,429)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,844 miles
    Test number
    431806692047
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working sidelight (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output deteriated (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output deteriated (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass123,415 miles (+3,408)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    123,415 miles
    Test number
    368659363245
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass120,007 miles (+4,337)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    120,007 miles
    Test number
    387929202220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass115,670 miles (+4,678)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    115,670 miles
    Test number
    326662965111
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass110,992 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    110,992 miles
    Test number
    455312364146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail110,969 miles (+2,684)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,969 miles
    Test number
    217867754139
    • FailureFront Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

  17. Pass108,285 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    108,285 miles
    Test number
    236767153480
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail108,285 miles (+6,451)7 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,285 miles
    Test number
    559307853182
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass101,834 miles (+14,898)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    101,834 miles
    Test number
    256691952173
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass86,936 miles (+15,885)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    86,936 miles
    Test number
    366724541125
    • NoteFront number plate slightly stained

  21. Pass71,051 miles (+8,923)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    71,051 miles
    Test number
    180514040131
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront number plate deteriating.
    • NoteHandbrake travel getting high.
    • NoteSmall cut nearside front tyre outer sidewall.

  22. Pass62,128 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    62,128 miles
    Test number
    954810449152
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  23. Fail62,128 miles (+11,285)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,128 miles
    Test number
    621310249189
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass50,843 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    50,843 miles
    Test number
    942435638105
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LB05 BZV

Does LB05 BZV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB05 BZV is valid until 18 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB05 BZV?
The MOT on LB05 BZV is valid until 18 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB05 BZV done?
LB05 BZV was recorded at 157,389 miles at its MOT on 19 May 2026, an average of 5,915 miles a year.
Has LB05 BZV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 BZV has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 23 May 2019.
Has the mileage on LB05 BZV 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 BZV find?
LB05 BZV passed its latest MOT on 19 May 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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