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Saab 9-5

Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 1,990 cc

LB05 OPOMOT history

LB05 OPO is a grey petrol Saab 9-5 first used on 24 Jun 2005. Its MOT is valid until 4 Sept 2027 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 189,575 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Sept 2027
Mileage
189,575 mi
At MOT on 1 Sept 2026
MOT tests
23
20 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,702 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 OPO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-5
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,990 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
24 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB05 OPO was last recorded at 189,575 miles on 1 Sept 2026, 5,035 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
184,540 miles · 2 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
5,035 miles
Average per year
7,702 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 189,575 miles
  • 2025 – 184,540 miles
  • 2024 – 176,540 miles
  • 2023 – 175,054 miles
  • 2022 – 173,899 miles
  • 2021 – 172,069 miles
  • 2020 – 170,208 miles
  • 2019 – 165,738 miles
  • 2018 – 162,070 miles
  • 2017 – 150,317 miles
  • 2016 – 141,627 miles
  • 2015 – 124,632 miles
  • 2014 – 103,448 miles
  • 2013 – 89,970 miles
  • 2012 – 73,688 miles
  • 2011 – 70,307 miles
  • 2010 – 66,852 miles
  • 2009 – 56,593 miles
  • 2008 – 49,303 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass189,575 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre exhaust flex leaking. (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Headlamps cloudy. (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Driver seat belt frayed on edge. (7.1.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Oil residue on top and bottom half of engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear anti roll bar bushes worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

23 tests since 13 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass189,575 miles (+5,035)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    189,575 miles
    Test number
    164301108974
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre exhaust flex leaking. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Headlamps cloudy. (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Driver seat belt frayed on edge. (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Oil residue on top and bottom half of engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear anti roll bar bushes worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass184,540 miles (+8,000)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    184,540 miles
    Test number
    411176056072
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass176,540 miles (+1,486)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    176,540 miles
    Test number
    297911280557
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass175,054 miles (+1,001)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    175,054 miles
    Test number
    952137509742

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail174,053 miles (+154)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,053 miles
    Test number
    794517429345
    • MajorHeadlamp not working on main beam Headlamp flash works but headlamps will not stay on main beam. (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Lens discoloured on both headlamps. (4.1.4 (b))

  6. Pass173,899 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    173,899 miles
    Test number
    641075287453
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail173,899 miles (+1,830)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,899 miles
    Test number
    933213178267
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass172,069 miles (+1,861)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    172,069 miles
    Test number
    582941429460
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass170,208 miles (+4,470)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    170,208 miles
    Test number
    108412539296
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm 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 trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass165,738 miles (+3,668)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    165,738 miles
    Test number
    776447548086
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Track Rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass162,070 miles (+11,753)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    162,070 miles
    Test number
    539105741292
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs outer pad face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Pass150,317 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    150,317 miles
    Test number
    983396560742

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail150,317 miles (+8,690)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,317 miles
    Test number
    654132282346
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  14. Pass141,627 miles (+16,995)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2017
    Odometer
    141,627 miles
    Test number
    527198466776

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass124,632 miles (+21,184)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2016
    Odometer
    124,632 miles
    Test number
    545987215105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass103,448 miles (+13,478)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2015
    Odometer
    103,448 miles
    Test number
    565988224175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass89,970 miles (+16,282)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2014
    Odometer
    89,970 miles
    Test number
    539006133121
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  18. Pass73,688 miles (+3,381)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2013
    Odometer
    73,688 miles
    Test number
    547442642154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass70,307 miles (+3,455)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    70,307 miles
    Test number
    118756571047
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass66,852 miles (+10,259)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    66,852 miles
    Test number
    451032480175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass56,593 miles (+7,290)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    56,593 miles
    Test number
    513440799158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass49,303 miles (+49)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    49,303 miles
    Test number
    213874588189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass49,254 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    49,254 miles
    Test number
    610105368130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB05 OPO

Does LB05 OPO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB05 OPO is valid until 4 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB05 OPO?
The MOT on LB05 OPO is valid until 4 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB05 OPO done?
LB05 OPO was recorded at 189,575 miles at its MOT on 1 Sept 2026, an average of 7,702 miles a year.
Has LB05 OPO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 OPO has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on LB05 OPO 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 OPO find?
LB05 OPO passed its latest MOT on 1 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 8 advisories: offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust flex leaking.; front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output headlamps cloudy., and 6 more.

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