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Saab 9-5

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,990 cc

LB05 SNFMOT history

LB05 SNF is a black petrol Saab 9-5 first used on 1 Jul 2005. Its MOT is valid until 5 Apr 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 86,696 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 Apr 2027
Mileage
86,696 mi
At MOT on 2 Apr 2026
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,052 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 SNF
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
1 Jul 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB05 SNF was last recorded at 86,696 miles on 2 Apr 2026, 2,649 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
84,047 miles · 4 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
2,649 miles
Average per year
3,052 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 86,696 miles
  • 2025 – 84,047 miles
  • 2024 – 81,426 miles
  • 2023 – 78,266 miles
  • 2022 – 75,809 miles
  • 2021 – 72,708 miles
  • 2020 – 70,358 miles
  • 2019 – 67,287 miles
  • 2016 – 65,426 miles
  • 2015 – 63,175 miles
  • 2014 – 60,700 miles
  • 2013 – 57,150 miles
  • 2012 – 53,504 miles
  • 2011 – 46,557 miles
  • 2010 – 40,678 miles
  • 2009 – 39,400 miles
  • 2008 – 32,556 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,696 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

22 tests since 3 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,696 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    86,696 miles
    Test number
    224581542298
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail86,696 miles (+2,649)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,696 miles
    Test number
    973602925944
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass84,047 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    84,047 miles
    Test number
    758574563303
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside parking brake requires service
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail84,047 miles (+2,621)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,047 miles
    Test number
    350453146522
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside parking brake requires service
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass81,426 miles (+3,160)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    81,426 miles
    Test number
    413367271550
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass78,266 miles (+2,457)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    78,266 miles
    Test number
    585189144506
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass75,809 miles (+3,101)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    75,809 miles
    Test number
    151536186091
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass72,708 miles (+2,350)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    72,708 miles
    Test number
    209090330431
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass70,358 miles (+3,071)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    70,358 miles
    Test number
    589035670009
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  10. Pass67,287 miles (+1,861)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    67,287 miles
    Test number
    725299849661

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass65,426 miles (+2,251)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    65,426 miles
    Test number
    770444796819
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass63,175 miles (+2,475)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    63,175 miles
    Test number
    539448032048
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNail in left rear tyer

  13. Pass60,700 miles (+3,550)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    60,700 miles
    Test number
    487265854234
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass57,150 miles (+3,646)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    57,150 miles
    Test number
    498409853253
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass53,504 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    53,504 miles
    Test number
    985036852275
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Fail53,504 miles (+6,947)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,504 miles
    Test number
    936075052289
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass46,557 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    46,557 miles
    Test number
    538708851250
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Fail46,557 miles (+5,879)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,557 miles
    Test number
    578558351245
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass40,678 miles (+1,278)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    40,678 miles
    Test number
    384132650224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass39,400 miles (+6,844)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    39,400 miles
    Test number
    273770019204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass32,556 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    32,556 miles
    Test number
    832165688108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail32,538 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,538 miles
    Test number
    582944588159
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Questions about LB05 SNF

Does LB05 SNF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB05 SNF is valid until 5 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB05 SNF?
The MOT on LB05 SNF is valid until 5 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 SNF done?
LB05 SNF was recorded at 86,696 miles at its MOT on 2 Apr 2026, an average of 3,052 miles a year.
Has LB05 SNF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 SNF has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LB05 SNF 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 SNF find?
LB05 SNF passed its latest MOT on 2 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: front oil leak, but not excessive.

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