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Saab 9-5

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 2,290 cc

LB05 HUVMOT history

LB05 HUV is a black petrol Saab 9-5 first used on 20 Jun 2005. Its MOT is valid until 20 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 20 MOT tests, with 115,185 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 May 2027
Mileage
115,185 mi
At MOT on 14 May 2026
MOT tests
20
19 passed · 1 failed
Per year
5,049 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 HUV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,290 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
20 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 May 2027
Latest MOT test
14 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB05 HUV was last recorded at 115,185 miles on 14 May 2026, 2,877 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
112,308 miles · 19 May 2025
Between the last two tests
2,877 miles
Average per year
5,049 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 115,185 miles
  • 2025 – 112,308 miles
  • 2024 – 108,730 miles
  • 2023 – 105,385 miles
  • 2022 – 97,338 miles
  • 2021 – 91,066 miles
  • 2020 – 86,204 miles
  • 2019 – 78,483 miles
  • 2018 – 71,947 miles
  • 2017 – 63,673 miles
  • 2016 – 56,850 miles
  • 2015 – 50,496 miles
  • 2014 – 47,729 miles
  • 2013 – 45,339 miles
  • 2012 – 43,056 miles
  • 2011 – 40,530 miles
  • 2010 – 37,122 miles
  • 2009 – 32,659 miles
  • 2008 – 24,426 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,185 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Exhaust deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear exhaust box deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass115,185 miles (+2,877)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2027
    Odometer
    115,185 miles
    Test number
    217331419698
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass112,308 miles (+3,578)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2026
    Odometer
    112,308 miles
    Test number
    580542088075
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass108,730 miles (+3,345)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2025
    Odometer
    108,730 miles
    Test number
    531364315535
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Pass105,385 miles (+8,047)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2024
    Odometer
    105,385 miles
    Test number
    469820804946
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass97,338 miles (+6,272)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2023
    Odometer
    97,338 miles
    Test number
    571053204298
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
  6. Pass91,066 miles (+4,862)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2022
    Odometer
    91,066 miles
    Test number
    533580387028
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriorated
  7. Pass86,204 miles (+7,721)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2021
    Odometer
    86,204 miles
    Test number
    638156587159
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriorated
  8. Pass78,483 miles (+6,536)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    78,483 miles
    Test number
    524710854608
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriorated
  9. Pass71,947 miles (+8,274)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2019
    Odometer
    71,947 miles
    Test number
    714200460851
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box deteriorated
  10. Pass63,673 miles (+6,823)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2018
    Odometer
    63,673 miles
    Test number
    494663655639
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn on inner egde
  11. Pass56,850 miles (+6,354)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2017
    Odometer
    56,850 miles
    Test number
    776912980144
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box deteriorated
  12. Pass50,496 miles (+2,767)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2016
    Odometer
    50,496 miles
    Test number
    576037245193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass47,729 miles1 dangerous2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2015
    Odometer
    47,729 miles
    Test number
    166208044193
    • DangerousNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
  14. Fail47,729 miles (+2,390)1 dangerous2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,729 miles
    Test number
    189307544119
    • DangerousNail in offside front tyre
    • FailureFront Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
  15. Pass45,339 miles (+2,283)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2014
    Odometer
    45,339 miles
    Test number
    106398433119
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  16. Pass43,056 miles (+2,526)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2013
    Odometer
    43,056 miles
    Test number
    258342622154
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • 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 box slightly corroded
  17. Pass40,530 miles (+3,408)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2012
    Odometer
    40,530 miles
    Test number
    345011031154
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteFront exhaust bracket - screw loosed.
  18. Pass37,122 miles (+4,463)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2011
    Odometer
    37,122 miles
    Test number
    444297430193
    • NoteFront numberplate discoloured.
  19. Pass32,659 miles (+8,233)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2010
    Odometer
    32,659 miles
    Test number
    571769339196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass24,426 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    24,426 miles
    Test number
    801854548191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB05 HUV

Does LB05 HUV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB05 HUV is valid until 20 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB05 HUV?
The MOT on LB05 HUV is valid until 20 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB05 HUV done?
LB05 HUV was recorded at 115,185 miles at its MOT on 14 May 2026, an average of 5,049 miles a year.
Has LB05 HUV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 HUV has failed 1 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 27 May 2014.
Has the mileage on LB05 HUV 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 HUV find?
LB05 HUV passed its latest MOT on 14 May 2026 with 11 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front road wheel slightly distorted, and 8 more.

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