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Saab 9-5

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,990 cc

LB05 EXGMOT history

LB05 EXG is a silver petrol Saab 9-5 first used on 24 Jun 2005. Its MOT expired on 30 Nov 2023 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 118,080 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Dec 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 30 Nov 2023
Mileage
118,080 mi
At MOT on 1 Dec 2022
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,583 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 EXG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,990 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
24 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
1 Dec 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB05 EXG was last recorded at 118,080 miles on 1 Dec 2022, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,078 miles · 29 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
5,583 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 118,080 miles
  • 2021 – 108,062 miles
  • 2020 – 101,145 miles
  • 2019 – 98,190 miles
  • 2018 – 96,262 miles
  • 2017 – 94,713 miles
  • 2016 – 93,024 miles
  • 2015 – 89,826 miles
  • 2014 – 87,087 miles
  • 2013 – 81,160 miles
  • 2012 – 72,615 miles
  • 2011 – 64,520 miles
  • 2010 – 54,135 miles
  • 2009 – 45,433 miles
  • 2008 – 36,871 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,080 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Exhaust system corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

  • Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

18 tests since 15 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,080 miles (+2)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    118,080 miles
    Test number
    702214031349
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail118,078 miles (+10,016)7 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,078 miles
    Test number
    603121610066
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass108,062 miles (+6,917)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    108,062 miles
    Test number
    651183516026
    • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer is in poor condition

  4. Pass101,145 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    101,145 miles
    Test number
    228287507193
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

  5. Fail101,145 miles (+2,955)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,145 miles
    Test number
    103960183481
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

  6. Pass98,190 miles (+1,928)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2020
    Odometer
    98,190 miles
    Test number
    180886337875
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust in poor condition

  7. Pass96,262 miles (+1,549)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2019
    Odometer
    96,262 miles
    Test number
    405186101015
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust poor condition
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted

  8. Pass94,713 miles (+1,689)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2018
    Odometer
    94,713 miles
    Test number
    248373270969
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer box poor condition

  9. Pass93,024 miles (+3,198)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2017
    Odometer
    93,024 miles
    Test number
    718556652452
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box poor

  10. Pass89,826 miles (+2,739)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2016
    Odometer
    89,826 miles
    Test number
    676573135151
    • NoteRear exhaust box poor condition

  11. Pass87,087 miles (+5,927)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2015
    Odometer
    87,087 miles
    Test number
    667972934106
    • NoteRear exhaust box poor condition

  12. Pass81,160 miles (+8,545)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2014
    Odometer
    81,160 miles
    Test number
    725078403136
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteRear exhaust box outer case deteriorated

  13. Pass72,615 miles (+8,095)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2013
    Odometer
    72,615 miles
    Test number
    357011232167
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteRear exhaust corroded

  14. Pass64,520 miles (+10,385)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2012
    Odometer
    64,520 miles
    Test number
    269690931113
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  15. Pass54,135 miles (+8,702)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2011
    Odometer
    54,135 miles
    Test number
    584314820171
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  16. Pass45,433 miles (+8,562)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2010
    Odometer
    45,433 miles
    Test number
    680506629130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass36,871 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2009
    Odometer
    36,871 miles
    Test number
    464147938132
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  18. Fail36,871 miles1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,871 miles
    Test number
    923076838138
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about LB05 EXG

Does LB05 EXG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB05 EXG expired on 30 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB05 EXG?
The MOT on LB05 EXG expired on 30 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB05 EXG done?
LB05 EXG was recorded at 118,080 miles at its MOT on 1 Dec 2022, an average of 5,583 miles a year.
Has LB05 EXG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 EXG has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on LB05 EXG 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 EXG find?
LB05 EXG passed its latest MOT on 1 Dec 2022 with 7 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 4 more.

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