Saab 9-5
Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,990 cc
LB05 EXJMOT history
LB05 EXJ is a black petrol Saab 9-5 first used on 24 Jun 2005. Its MOT is valid until 12 Oct 2027 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 35,128 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 12 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 35,128 mi
- At MOT on 7 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 28
- 19 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 710 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB05 EXJ
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Saab
- Model
- 9-5
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,990 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 24 Jun 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 12 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB05 EXJ was last recorded at 35,128 miles on 7 Oct 2026, 473 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 34,655 miles · 13 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 473 miles
- Average per year
- 710 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 35,128 miles
- 2025 – 34,655 miles
- 2024 – 33,843 miles
- 2023 – 32,899 miles
- 2022 – 31,574 miles
- 2020 – 30,204 miles
- 2019 – 28,814 miles
- 2018 – 28,275 miles
- 2017 – 27,655 miles
- 2016 – 27,231 miles
- 2015 – 26,659 miles
- 2014 – 26,290 miles
- 2013 – 26,013 miles
- 2012 – 25,678 miles
- 2011 – 25,426 miles
- 2010 – 23,733 miles
- 2008 – 22,158 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass35,128 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened various suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
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.
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction
Major4 MOTs, 2018–2022
Front Coil spring corroded both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Rear Coil spring corroded both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2025
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear to front brake pipes corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
28 tests since 1 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass35,128 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 35,128 miles
- Test number
- 873330389121
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened various suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail35,128 miles (+473)1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 35,128 miles
- Test number
- 148963466214
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened various suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass34,655 miles (+6)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 34,655 miles
- Test number
- 761699055217
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear both (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear rear exhaust corroded
Fail34,649 miles (+806)8 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 34,649 miles
- Test number
- 553558266252
- MajorFront Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorFuel system component leaking filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded
Pass33,843 miles (+17)15 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 33,843 miles
- Test number
- 227865273655
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear to front brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront fog lamps in-op
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust back box casing corroded and breaking up
- AdvisoryReverse lamp in -op
Fail33,826 miles (+927)2 major15 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 33,826 miles
- Test number
- 996063006117
- MajorBrake performance unable to be tested not tested due to condition of brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear to front brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront fog lamps in-op
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust back box casing corroded and breaking up
- AdvisoryReverse lamp in -op
Pass32,899 miles (+1,325)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 32,899 miles
- Test number
- 253851347943
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened various suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass31,574 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 31,574 miles
- Test number
- 339302779144
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail31,574 miles (+534)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 31,574 miles
- Test number
- 209070314624
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Pass31,040 miles (+836)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 31,040 miles
- Test number
- 717017909733
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,204 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 30,204 miles
- Test number
- 857553013700
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front too rear (1.1.11 (c))
Fail30,204 miles (+1,390)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 30,204 miles
- Test number
- 541935293799
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorMain beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front too rear (1.1.11 (c))
Pass28,814 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 28,814 miles
- Test number
- 872009208509
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail28,814 miles (+539)4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 28,814 miles
- Test number
- 107741853059
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorOffside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Pass28,275 miles (+11)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 28,275 miles
- Test number
- 715585075166
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail28,264 miles (+609)5 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 28,264 miles
- Test number
- 165927304267
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass27,655 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 27,655 miles
- Test number
- 464042048590
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre cracked and perished
Fail27,655 miles (+424)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 27,655 miles
- Test number
- 968511029599
- FailureBrake pipe inadequately clipped both front to rears (3.6.B.1)
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre cracked and perished
Pass27,231 miles (+572)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 27,231 miles
- Test number
- 334379698365
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre cracked
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre cracked
Pass26,659 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 26,659 miles
- Test number
- 869378551710
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail26,659 miles (+369)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 26,659 miles
- Test number
- 563505656359
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Pass26,290 miles (+277)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 26,290 miles
- Test number
- 417752754303
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,013 miles (+335)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 26,013 miles
- Test number
- 856212933386
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass25,678 miles (+252)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 25,678 miles
- Test number
- 829339732372
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,426 miles (+134)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 25,426 miles
- Test number
- 978973651311
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,292 miles (+1,559)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 25,292 miles
- Test number
- 958718301189
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,733 miles (+1,575)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 23,733 miles
- Test number
- 172267200443
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,158 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 22,158 miles
- Test number
- 284963188186
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Questions about LB05 EXJ
- Does LB05 EXJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB05 EXJ is valid until 12 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LB05 EXJ?
- The MOT on LB05 EXJ is valid until 12 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 EXJ done?
- LB05 EXJ was recorded at 35,128 miles at its MOT on 7 Oct 2026, an average of 710 miles a year.
- Has LB05 EXJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB05 EXJ has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Oct 2026.
- Has the mileage on LB05 EXJ 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 EXJ find?
- LB05 EXJ passed its latest MOT on 7 Oct 2026 with 5 advisories: brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rears; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 2 more.
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