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Saab 9-5

Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 1,990 cc

LB05 EVWMOT history

LB05 EVW is a grey petrol Saab 9-5 first used on 8 Jun 2005. Its MOT is valid until 11 Oct 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 118,057 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 Oct 2027
Mileage
118,057 mi
At MOT on 7 Oct 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,634 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 EVW
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 valid until 11 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB05 EVW was last recorded at 118,057 miles on 7 Oct 2026, 3,402 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,655 miles · 6 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
3,402 miles
Average per year
4,634 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 118,057 miles
  • 2025 – 114,655 miles
  • 2024 – 108,259 miles
  • 2023 – 102,658 miles
  • 2022 – 97,295 miles
  • 2021 – 92,651 miles
  • 2020 – 89,399 miles
  • 2019 – 87,340 miles
  • 2018 – 83,728 miles
  • 2017 – 80,600 miles
  • 2016 – 75,472 miles
  • 2015 – 71,463 miles
  • 2014 – 67,883 miles
  • 2013 – 62,919 miles
  • 2012 – 58,721 miles
  • 2011 – 53,584 miles
  • 2010 – 48,932 miles
  • 2009 – 42,006 miles
  • 2008 – 33,110 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,057 miles
  • MinorHeadlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn on inner edge
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryCorrosion to subframes/ suspension/ect
  • AdvisoryExhaust shield looseRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront engine stabilizer mount deteriorated

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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Front Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Exhaust deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

26 tests since 7 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,057 miles (+3,402)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    118,057 miles
    Test number
    247243522685
    • MinorHeadlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to subframes/ suspension/ect
    • AdvisoryExhaust shield loose
    • AdvisoryFront engine stabilizer mount deteriorated

  2. Pass114,655 miles (+6,396)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    114,655 miles
    Test number
    192503749875
    • MinorHeadlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Engine mounting damaged but not to excess stabilizer (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust shield loose
    • AdvisorySubframes/suspension/ect all corroded

  3. Pass108,259 miles (+5,601)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    108,259 miles
    Test number
    418759842718
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorHeadlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySub frame/suspension/ect all have corrosion

  4. Pass102,658 miles (+3)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    102,658 miles
    Test number
    329894852466
    • MinorHeadlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail102,655 miles (+5,360)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,655 miles
    Test number
    403775692205
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorHeadlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass97,295 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    97,295 miles
    Test number
    997261828651
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail97,295 miles (+4,644)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,295 miles
    Test number
    633559034563
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass92,651 miles (+17)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    92,651 miles
    Test number
    265864601785
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriorated

  9. Fail92,634 miles (+3,235)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,634 miles
    Test number
    645181530326
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriorated

  10. Pass89,399 miles (+2,059)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    89,399 miles
    Test number
    451960294680
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass87,340 miles (+3,612)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    87,340 miles
    Test number
    286232299812
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive sump rear main area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass83,728 miles (+6)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    83,728 miles
    Test number
    935990533024
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box deteriorated
    • AdvisoryAll pads and discs worn

  13. Fail83,722 miles (+3,122)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,722 miles
    Test number
    563672996988
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box deteriorated
    • AdvisoryAll pads and discs worn

  14. Pass80,600 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    80,600 miles
    Test number
    565534261896
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Fail80,600 miles (+5,128)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,600 miles
    Test number
    834660065035
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass75,472 miles (+4,009)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    75,472 miles
    Test number
    809701797963

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail71,463 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,463 miles
    Test number
    925895155164
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  18. Pass71,463 miles (+3,580)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    71,463 miles
    Test number
    956045455180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass67,883 miles (+4,964)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    67,883 miles
    Test number
    535568764166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass62,919 miles (+4,198)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    62,919 miles
    Test number
    636829723190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass58,721 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    58,721 miles
    Test number
    517250732156
    • NoteOffside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

  22. Fail58,721 miles (+5,137)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,721 miles
    Test number
    835010232189
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

  23. Pass53,584 miles (+4,652)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    53,584 miles
    Test number
    648276441172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass48,932 miles (+6,926)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    48,932 miles
    Test number
    820482450193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass42,006 miles (+8,896)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    42,006 miles
    Test number
    280454259456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass33,110 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    33,110 miles
    Test number
    202639658137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB05 EVW

Does LB05 EVW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB05 EVW is valid until 11 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB05 EVW?
The MOT on LB05 EVW is valid until 11 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB05 EVW done?
LB05 EVW was recorded at 118,057 miles at its MOT on 7 Oct 2026, an average of 4,634 miles a year.
Has LB05 EVW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 EVW has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on LB05 EVW 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 EVW find?
LB05 EVW passed its latest MOT on 7 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear tyre worn on inner edge, and 4 more.

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