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Saab 9-5

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,990 cc

LB05 EXNMOT history

LB05 EXN is a black petrol Saab 9-5 first used on 24 Jun 2005. Its MOT is valid until 26 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 171,571 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Apr 2027
Mileage
171,571 mi
At MOT on 7 Apr 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,682 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 EXN
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 26 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB05 EXN was last recorded at 171,571 miles on 7 Apr 2026, 9,962 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
161,609 miles · 14 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
9,962 miles
Average per year
7,682 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 171,571 miles
  • 2025 – 161,609 miles
  • 2024 – 155,092 miles
  • 2023 – 151,239 miles
  • 2022 – 144,566 miles
  • 2021 – 137,139 miles
  • 2020 – 129,915 miles
  • 2019 – 121,620 miles
  • 2018 – 115,243 miles
  • 2017 – 107,480 miles
  • 2016 – 100,787 miles
  • 2015 – 94,771 miles
  • 2014 – 86,120 miles
  • 2013 – 72,912 miles
  • 2012 – 61,573 miles
  • 2011 – 55,143 miles
  • 2010 – 47,493 miles
  • 2009 – 40,192 miles
  • 2008 – 34,784 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass171,571 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Handbrake return spring broken
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer joint play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Handbrake binds after use
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Subframe mounting heavy corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear shock rusty

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Rear shock rusty

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

Full MOT history

25 tests since 16 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass171,571 miles (+9,962)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    171,571 miles
    Test number
    341310460969
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Handbrake return spring broken
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer joint play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Handbrake binds after use
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Subframe mounting heavy corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  2. Pass161,609 miles (+6,517)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    161,609 miles
    Test number
    319633692497
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass155,092 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    155,092 miles
    Test number
    772994797294
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement subframe rear bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Fail155,090 miles (+3,851)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,090 miles
    Test number
    967320407651
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass151,239 miles (+6,673)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    151,239 miles
    Test number
    719704307970

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass144,566 miles (+7,427)2 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    144,566 miles
    Test number
    665069739294
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass137,139 miles (+7,224)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    137,139 miles
    Test number
    148646594913
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan(near subframe mounting) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass129,915 miles (+8,295)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    129,915 miles
    Test number
    886242064110
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads low(1-2k) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock rusty
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear shock rusty
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass121,620 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    121,620 miles
    Test number
    617665356883
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail121,618 miles (+6,375)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,618 miles
    Test number
    139826274721
    • DangerousNearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass115,243 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    115,243 miles
    Test number
    823239460939
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock rusty
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front subframe bush worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear shock rusty
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Fail115,243 miles (+7,763)2 repaired9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,243 miles
    Test number
    740652995070
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock rusty
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front subframe bush worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear shock rusty
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass107,480 miles (+6,693)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    107,480 miles
    Test number
    482601325825
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass100,787 miles (+6,016)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    100,787 miles
    Test number
    357586728487
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  15. Pass94,771 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    94,771 miles
    Test number
    585272765155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail94,771 miles (+8,651)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,771 miles
    Test number
    958642365116
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  17. Pass86,120 miles (+124)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    86,120 miles
    Test number
    887991774154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail85,996 miles (+13,084)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,996 miles
    Test number
    255988264157
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn out of shape and smooth on edges

  19. Pass72,912 miles (+11,339)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    72,912 miles
    Test number
    287685263441
    • NoteREAR SILENCER CORRRODED CASING

  20. Pass61,573 miles (+6,430)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    61,573 miles
    Test number
    946154262153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass55,143 miles (+7,650)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    55,143 miles
    Test number
    295011371414
    • NoteBoth wipers split
    • NoteOffside rear 2+mm also flat spot inner to 1.6+mm nearside rear tyre 3+mm also flat spot 2+mm
    • NoteOil leaks
    • Note~~~~~oil on min limit~~~~~

  22. Pass47,493 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    47,493 miles
    Test number
    550705460194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail47,493 miles (+7,301)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,493 miles
    Test number
    110035260161
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • NoteNearside front tyre side wall damaged
    • NoteOffside front tyre 2+mm

  24. Pass40,192 miles (+5,408)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    40,192 miles
    Test number
    241006969126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass34,784 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    34,784 miles
    Test number
    964578368161
    • NoteFront brake pads getting low

Questions about LB05 EXN

Does LB05 EXN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB05 EXN is valid until 26 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB05 EXN?
The MOT on LB05 EXN is valid until 26 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 EXN done?
LB05 EXN was recorded at 171,571 miles at its MOT on 7 Apr 2026, an average of 7,682 miles a year.
Has LB05 EXN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 EXN has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on LB05 EXN 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 EXN find?
LB05 EXN passed its latest MOT on 7 Apr 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on outer edge; nearside rear handbrake return spring broken; nearside rear lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer joint play, and 3 more.

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