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Saab 9-5

Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 1,990 cc

LB05 CBUMOT history

LB05 CBU is a grey petrol Saab 9-5 first used on 17 Jun 2005. Its MOT expired on 31 Aug 2026 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 135,642 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 31 Aug 2026
Mileage
135,642 mi
At MOT on 1 Sept 2025
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,926 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 CBU
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
17 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB05 CBU was last recorded at 135,642 miles on 1 Sept 2025, 3,767 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
131,875 miles · 7 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
3,767 miles
Average per year
4,926 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 135,642 miles
  • 2024 – 131,875 miles
  • 2023 – 127,077 miles
  • 2022 – 120,677 miles
  • 2021 – 118,988 miles
  • 2020 – 118,056 miles
  • 2019 – 115,902 miles
  • 2018 – 113,516 miles
  • 2017 – 109,464 miles
  • 2016 – 104,873 miles
  • 2015 – 101,532 miles
  • 2014 – 96,848 miles
  • 2013 – 92,899 miles
  • 2012 – 89,887 miles
  • 2011 – 82,991 miles
  • 2010 – 74,824 miles
  • 2009 – 59,147 miles
  • 2008 – 50,824 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,642 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Both front lower suspension arms generally corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Rear silencer corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing unevenly

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on outer edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

21 tests since 13 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,642 miles (+3,767)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    135,642 miles
    Test number
    494875657481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass131,875 miles (+4,798)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    131,875 miles
    Test number
    655335813362
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass127,077 miles (+6,400)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    127,077 miles
    Test number
    262647211382
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all and all suspension components corroded and worn (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEntire exhaust system deteriorated

  4. Pass120,677 miles (+31)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    120,677 miles
    Test number
    640360429042
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing unevenly (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Outer casing corroded and loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front and Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail120,646 miles (+1,658)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,646 miles
    Test number
    297518232362
    • MajorOffside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Rear suspension arm mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing unevenly (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Outer casing corroded and loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front and Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass118,988 miles (+932)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    118,988 miles
    Test number
    113434384201
    • AdvisoryOs and ns front and rear wheel trims heavily corroded

  7. Pass118,056 miles (+2,154)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    118,056 miles
    Test number
    596915731743
    • AdvisoryTRANSMISSION PIPES HEAVILY CORRODED

  8. Pass115,902 miles (+2,386)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    115,902 miles
    Test number
    640845559657
    • AdvisoryALL FOUR WHEELS CORRDED
    • AdvisoryEXHAUST SYSTEM HEAVILY CORRODED
    • AdvisoryVEHICLE UNDERSIDE AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

  9. Pass113,516 miles (+4,052)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    113,516 miles
    Test number
    409773062965
    • AdvisoryFRONT AND REAR WHEEL RIMS CORRODED
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge FRONT TYRES ON OUTER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass109,464 miles (+4,591)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    109,464 miles
    Test number
    526420368756
    • AdvisoryBoth front lower suspension arms generally corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear silencer corroded
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass104,873 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    104,873 miles
    Test number
    204843123559
    • AdvisoryBOTH FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARMS GENERALLY CORRODED
    • AdvisoryREAR SILENCER CORRODED

  12. Fail104,872 miles (+3,340)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,872 miles
    Test number
    559871221031
    • FailureBrake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick REAR (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBOTH FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARMS GENERALLY CORRODED
    • AdvisoryREAR SILENCER CORRODED
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH REAR (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass101,532 miles (+4,684)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    101,532 miles
    Test number
    925641965199
    • NoteRear brake pads worn low
    • NoteRear silencer corroded

  14. Pass96,848 miles (+1)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    96,848 miles
    Test number
    227705354195
    • NoteCurb damage to outer side wall of n/s/f tyre
    • NoteExhaust silencer outer shell heavily corroded
    • NoteN/s/r tyre cracked throughout tread
    • NoteRear brake hose ferals corroded

  15. Fail96,847 miles (+3,948)2 failures5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,847 miles
    Test number
    246657544175
    • FailureHeadlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteCurb damage to outer side wall of n/s/f tyre
    • NoteExhaust silencer outer shell heavily corroded
    • NoteN/s/f wiper blade split
    • NoteN/s/r tyre cracked throughout tread
    • NoteRear brake hose ferals corroded

  16. Pass92,899 miles (+3,012)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    92,899 miles
    Test number
    266399243185
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteRear exh slightly deteriorated.

  17. Pass89,887 miles (+6,896)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    89,887 miles
    Test number
    847989342158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass82,991 miles (+8,167)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    82,991 miles
    Test number
    265411551181
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass74,824 miles (+15,677)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    74,824 miles
    Test number
    322845160117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass59,147 miles (+8,323)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    59,147 miles
    Test number
    650066169128
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass50,824 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    50,824 miles
    Test number
    440855468194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB05 CBU

Does LB05 CBU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB05 CBU expired on 31 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB05 CBU?
The MOT on LB05 CBU expired on 31 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB05 CBU done?
LB05 CBU was recorded at 135,642 miles at its MOT on 1 Sept 2025, an average of 4,926 miles a year.
Has LB05 CBU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 CBU has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jun 2022.
Has the mileage on LB05 CBU 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 CBU find?
LB05 CBU passed its latest MOT on 1 Sept 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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