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Saab 9-5

Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 1,990 cc

LB05 EWSMOT history

LB05 EWS is a grey petrol Saab 9-5 first used on 23 Jun 2005. Its MOT is valid until 8 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 109,663 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Apr 2027
Mileage
109,663 mi
At MOT on 23 Mar 2026
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,561 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 EWS
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
23 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB05 EWS was last recorded at 109,663 miles on 23 Mar 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
109,663 miles · 20 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,561 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 109,663 miles
  • 2025 – 108,616 miles
  • 2024 – 107,925 miles
  • 2023 – 104,809 miles
  • 2022 – 96,498 miles
  • 2021 – 94,085 miles
  • 2020 – 93,570 miles
  • 2019 – 91,155 miles
  • 2018 – 87,660 miles
  • 2017 – 80,228 miles
  • 2016 – 73,697 miles
  • 2015 – 66,122 miles
  • 2014 – 54,375 miles
  • 2013 – 46,108 miles
  • 2012 – 41,203 miles
  • 2011 – 35,922 miles
  • 2010 – 33,941 miles
  • 2009 – 32,258 miles
  • 2008 – 28,719 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,663 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded ALL SPRINGS (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

23 tests since 23 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,663 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    109,663 miles
    Test number
    411017043467
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded ALL SPRINGS (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail109,663 miles (+1,047)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,663 miles
    Test number
    717609865281
    • MajorOffside Rear Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded ALL SPRINGS (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass108,616 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    108,616 miles
    Test number
    929944062946
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail108,616 miles (+691)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,616 miles
    Test number
    770546506150
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass107,925 miles (+3,116)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    107,925 miles
    Test number
    978720052972
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass104,809 miles (+8,311)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    104,809 miles
    Test number
    688190959944
    • AdvisoryNearside parking brake action poor
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass96,498 miles (+2,413)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    96,498 miles
    Test number
    830432842956

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass94,085 miles (+515)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    94,085 miles
    Test number
    668796012038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass93,570 miles (+2,415)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    93,570 miles
    Test number
    429685574079
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly damaged front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass91,155 miles (+3,495)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    91,155 miles
    Test number
    385282477482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass87,660 miles (+7,432)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    87,660 miles
    Test number
    492638560333
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre centre tread cracking.
    • AdvisoryOffside middle section to rear brake pipe corroded within clip holder ,should replace.
    • AdvisoryRear silencer box outer skin braking.
    • AdvisoryE m l light on ,should diagnostic.
    • AdvisoryEngine leak oil badly, should investigate and repair.

  12. Pass80,228 miles (+6,531)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    80,228 miles
    Test number
    580064762813
    • AdvisoryEML light on
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre has cracks in the tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre has cracks in the tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre has cracks in the tread
    • AdvisoryBad engine oil leak

  13. Pass73,697 miles (+7,575)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    73,697 miles
    Test number
    168772057302
    • AdvisoryEngine light on indicating there's a fault
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass66,122 miles (+11,747)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    66,122 miles
    Test number
    917730495069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass54,375 miles (+8,267)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    54,375 miles
    Test number
    139901574449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass46,108 miles (+4,905)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    46,108 miles
    Test number
    347582893078
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Fail41,203 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,203 miles
    Test number
    116706382040
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

  18. Pass41,203 miles (+5,281)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    41,203 miles
    Test number
    637366682014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass35,922 miles (+1,981)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    35,922 miles
    Test number
    178128091005
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  20. Pass33,941 miles (+1,683)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    33,941 miles
    Test number
    192873970110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass32,258 miles (+3,539)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    32,258 miles
    Test number
    821708399146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass28,719 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    28,719 miles
    Test number
    952875078153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail28,719 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,719 miles
    Test number
    382725678105
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Questions about LB05 EWS

Does LB05 EWS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB05 EWS is valid until 8 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB05 EWS?
The MOT on LB05 EWS is valid until 8 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB05 EWS done?
LB05 EWS was recorded at 109,663 miles at its MOT on 23 Mar 2026, an average of 4,561 miles a year.
Has LB05 EWS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 EWS has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LB05 EWS 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 EWS find?
LB05 EWS passed its latest MOT on 23 Mar 2026 with 8 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes corroded; coil spring corroded all springs; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 5 more.

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