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Saab 9-5

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,171 cc

LB05 EWJMOT history

LB05 EWJ is a black diesel Saab 9-5 first used on 27 May 2005. Its MOT expired on 22 Apr 2023 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 154,341 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Apr 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 22 Apr 2023
Mileage
154,341 mi
At MOT on 23 Apr 2022
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
9,411 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 EWJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
27 May 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Apr 2023
Latest MOT test
23 Apr 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB05 EWJ was last recorded at 154,341 miles on 23 Apr 2022, 14,653 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Mar 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
139,688 miles · 1 Mar 2021
Between the last two tests
14,653 miles
Average per year
9,411 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 154,341 miles
  • 2021 – 139,688 miles
  • 2020 – 131,151 miles
  • 2019 – 127,914 miles
  • 2018 – 121,346 miles
  • 2017 – 111,771 miles
  • 2016 – 100,740 miles
  • 2015 – 87,056 miles
  • 2014 – 84,669 miles
  • 2013 – 74,527 miles
  • 2012 – 65,667 miles
  • 2011 – 55,634 miles
  • 2010 – 45,583 miles
  • 2009 – 34,131 miles
  • 2008 – 24,466 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass154,341 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear X2

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

21 tests since 4 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass154,341 miles (+14,653)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    154,341 miles
    Test number
    877519887921
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass139,688 miles (+57)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    139,688 miles
    Test number
    692416181635
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear X2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail139,631 miles (+8,480)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,631 miles
    Test number
    324542385787
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear X2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass131,151 miles (+3,237)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    131,151 miles
    Test number
    985122510397
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust back box corroded

  5. Pass127,914 miles (+6,568)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    127,914 miles
    Test number
    462967082378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass121,346 miles (+9,575)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    121,346 miles
    Test number
    398213530800

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass111,771 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    111,771 miles
    Test number
    223551922656

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail111,768 miles (+11,028)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,768 miles
    Test number
    154383334620
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  9. Pass100,740 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    100,740 miles
    Test number
    473965183213
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules N.S.F / O.S.F. (3.6.B.4e)

  10. Fail100,740 miles (+13,684)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,740 miles
    Test number
    119267590509
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules N.S.F / O.S.F. (3.6.B.4e)

  11. Pass87,056 miles (+2,387)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    87,056 miles
    Test number
    217218375064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass84,669 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    84,669 miles
    Test number
    826365054218
    • NoteOffside headlight lens starting to deteriate
    • NoteOffside rear tyre getting close to limits

  13. Fail84,669 miles (+10,142)4 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,669 miles
    Test number
    616274554224
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • NoteOffside headlight lens starting to deteriate
    • NoteOffside rear tyre getting close to limits

  14. Pass74,527 miles (+8,860)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    74,527 miles
    Test number
    875657303262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass65,667 miles (+10,033)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    65,667 miles
    Test number
    427742902258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass55,634 miles (+10,051)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    55,634 miles
    Test number
    647835091148
    • NoteSlight wear on all tyre edges

  17. Pass45,583 miles (+11,452)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    45,583 miles
    Test number
    560849080114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass34,131 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    34,131 miles
    Test number
    691090499124
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail34,125 miles (+9,659)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,125 miles
    Test number
    661578589155
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureRear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass24,466 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    24,466 miles
    Test number
    894840598102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail24,460 miles5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,460 miles
    Test number
    852306788182
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Questions about LB05 EWJ

Does LB05 EWJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB05 EWJ expired on 22 Apr 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB05 EWJ?
The MOT on LB05 EWJ expired on 22 Apr 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB05 EWJ done?
LB05 EWJ was recorded at 154,341 miles at its MOT on 23 Apr 2022, an average of 9,411 miles a year.
Has LB05 EWJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 EWJ has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Feb 2021.
Has the mileage on LB05 EWJ 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 EWJ find?
LB05 EWJ passed its latest MOT on 23 Apr 2022 with 3 advisories: nearside front lower anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play; offside front lower anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play; oil leak, but not excessive.

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