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Saab 9-5

Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 1,990 cc

LB05 EVMMOT history

LB05 EVM is a grey petrol Saab 9-5 first used on 8 Jun 2005. Its MOT expired on 25 Apr 2025 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 97,165 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Mar 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 25 Apr 2025
Mileage
97,165 mi
At MOT on 28 Mar 2024
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,271 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 EVM
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
8 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
28 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB05 EVM was last recorded at 97,165 miles on 28 Mar 2024, 3,276 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,889 miles · 31 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
3,276 miles
Average per year
4,271 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 97,165 miles
  • 2023 – 93,889 miles
  • 2022 – 90,909 miles
  • 2021 – 88,191 miles
  • 2020 – 86,217 miles
  • 2019 – 82,292 miles
  • 2018 – 77,261 miles
  • 2017 – 72,890 miles
  • 2016 – 66,521 miles
  • 2015 – 61,592 miles
  • 2014 – 57,628 miles
  • 2013 – 54,531 miles
  • 2012 – 51,953 miles
  • 2011 – 46,730 miles
  • 2010 – 41,725 miles
  • 2009 – 36,244 miles
  • 2008 – 29,640 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,165 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2019–2023

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2018

  • Advise rear exhaust corroded.

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2017

  • Advise rear exhaust box corroded.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Advise both font headlight lenses faded and has a reduced output of light.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

24 tests since 5 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,165 miles (+3,276)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    97,165 miles
    Test number
    140753329640

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass93,889 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    93,889 miles
    Test number
    957306916338
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail93,882 miles (+2,973)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,882 miles
    Test number
    653218222739
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust rusty

  4. Pass90,909 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    90,909 miles
    Test number
    242018878943
    • AdvisoryAdvise rear exhaust box corroded.
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail90,893 miles (+2,702)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,893 miles
    Test number
    592030420807
    • DangerousOffside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAdvise rear exhaust box corroded.
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass88,191 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    88,191 miles
    Test number
    407560120908
    • AdvisoryAdvise rear exhaust box corroded.
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail88,191 miles (+1,974)1 dangerous3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,191 miles
    Test number
    585769994053
    • DangerousDrive belt so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAdvise rear exhaust box corroded.
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass86,217 miles (+3,925)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    86,217 miles
    Test number
    228603191112
    • AdvisoryAdvise rear exhaust corroded.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass82,292 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    82,292 miles
    Test number
    346964007746
    • AdvisoryAdvise both font headlight lenses faded and has a reduced output of light.
    • AdvisoryAdvise rear exhaust corroded.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail82,292 miles (+5,031)2 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,292 miles
    Test number
    704429658416
    • MajorOffside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn rear most. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAdvise both font headlight lenses faded and has a reduced output of light.
    • AdvisoryAdvise rear exhaust corroded.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass77,261 miles (+4,371)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    77,261 miles
    Test number
    111145488737
    • AdvisoryNEARSIDE REAR TYRE UNEVEN WEAR / OUTER SIDE WALL PERISHED/SPLIT
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOFFSIDE REAR TYRE UNEVEN WEAR /PERISHED
    • AdvisoryOIL LEAK
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit JUST LEGAL (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryREAR EXHAUST CORRODED

  12. Pass72,890 miles (+6,369)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    72,890 miles
    Test number
    802904708637
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR TYRES INNER UNEVEN WEAR
    • AdvisoryOIL LEAK
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryREAR EXHAUST CORRODED ( NOT BLOWING )

  13. Pass66,521 miles (+4,929)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    66,521 miles
    Test number
    801419599879

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass61,592 miles (+3,964)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    61,592 miles
    Test number
    836269685003
    • NoteAdvise offside front tyre wearing low and close to legal limits.

  15. Pass57,628 miles (+3,097)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    57,628 miles
    Test number
    128481794473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass54,531 miles (+2,578)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    54,531 miles
    Test number
    198746113183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass51,953 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    51,953 miles
    Test number
    468416182156
    • NoteAdvise both front tyres wearing inner and outer edges.and both on 3mm.
    • NoteAdvise nearside rear tyre and offside front tyre perrished.

  18. Fail51,953 miles (+5,223)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,953 miles
    Test number
    107156982195
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteAdvise both front tyres wearing inner and outer edges.and both on 3mm.
    • NoteAdvise nearside rear tyre and offside front tyre perrished.

  19. Pass46,730 miles (+5,005)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    46,730 miles
    Test number
    496223991102
    • NoteAdvise both front tyres,outter side walls slight damage

  20. Pass41,725 miles (+5,481)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    41,725 miles
    Test number
    572304810293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass36,244 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    36,244 miles
    Test number
    724678969107
    • 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)

  22. Fail36,244 miles (+6,604)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,244 miles
    Test number
    943422969130
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • 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)

  23. Pass29,640 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    29,640 miles
    Test number
    722567058165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail29,640 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,640 miles
    Test number
    950727058168
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Questions about LB05 EVM

Does LB05 EVM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB05 EVM expired on 25 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB05 EVM?
The MOT on LB05 EVM expired on 25 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB05 EVM done?
LB05 EVM was recorded at 97,165 miles at its MOT on 28 Mar 2024, an average of 4,271 miles a year.
Has LB05 EVM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 EVM has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on LB05 EVM 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 EVM find?
LB05 EVM passed its latest MOT on 28 Mar 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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