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Saab 9-5

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,985 cc

LB05 EXHMOT history

LB05 EXH is a silver petrol Saab 9-5 first used on 14 Jun 2005. Its MOT expired on 17 Oct 2025 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 155,973 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Oct 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 17 Oct 2025
Mileage
155,973 mi
At MOT on 18 Oct 2024
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,638 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 EXH
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,985 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
14 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
18 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB05 EXH was last recorded at 155,973 miles on 18 Oct 2024, 5,933 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
150,040 miles · 16 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
5,933 miles
Average per year
7,638 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 155,973 miles
  • 2023 – 150,040 miles
  • 2022 – 143,876 miles
  • 2019 – 133,398 miles
  • 2018 – 122,299 miles
  • 2017 – 109,113 miles
  • 2016 – 97,138 miles
  • 2015 – 82,184 miles
  • 2014 – 72,441 miles
  • 2013 – 66,677 miles
  • 2012 – 59,697 miles
  • 2011 – 50,035 miles
  • 2010 – 42,643 miles
  • 2009 – 36,360 miles
  • 2008 – 30,086 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass155,973 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.

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

Full MOT history

18 tests since 25 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass155,973 miles (+5,933)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    155,973 miles
    Test number
    944818987745

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass150,040 miles (+6,164)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    150,040 miles
    Test number
    324398230596

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass143,876 miles (+10,478)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    143,876 miles
    Test number
    864953923526

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass133,398 miles (+11,099)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    133,398 miles
    Test number
    965871475714
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass122,299 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2019
    Odometer
    122,299 miles
    Test number
    997166168351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail122,281 miles (+13,168)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,281 miles
    Test number
    422845107340
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  7. Pass109,113 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2018
    Odometer
    109,113 miles
    Test number
    688558619055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail109,113 miles (+11,975)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,113 miles
    Test number
    603754581942
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  9. Pass97,138 miles (+14,954)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    97,138 miles
    Test number
    637686713889
    • AdvisoryExhaust system deteriorated

  10. Pass82,184 miles (+9,743)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    82,184 miles
    Test number
    208008915179
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NotePart of the exhaust system has slightly deteriorated

  11. Pass72,441 miles (+5,764)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    72,441 miles
    Test number
    199953994419
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass66,677 miles (+6,980)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    66,677 miles
    Test number
    497700313189
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteNearside front fog lamp lense cracked

  13. Pass59,697 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    59,697 miles
    Test number
    149518002174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail59,697 miles (+9,662)4 failures5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,697 miles
    Test number
    746597302119
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine Management Light on
    • NoteNearside front fog lamp lense broken

  15. Pass50,035 miles (+7,392)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    50,035 miles
    Test number
    659003401134
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  16. Pass42,643 miles (+6,283)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    42,643 miles
    Test number
    180950010125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass36,360 miles (+6,274)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    36,360 miles
    Test number
    141354509172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass30,086 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    30,086 miles
    Test number
    533526718127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB05 EXH

Does LB05 EXH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB05 EXH expired on 17 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB05 EXH?
The MOT on LB05 EXH expired on 17 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB05 EXH done?
LB05 EXH was recorded at 155,973 miles at its MOT on 18 Oct 2024, an average of 7,638 miles a year.
Has LB05 EXH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 EXH has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 2 May 2018.
Has the mileage on LB05 EXH 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 EXH find?
LB05 EXH passed its latest MOT on 18 Oct 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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