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Saab 9-5

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,990 cc

LB05 SOHMOT history

LB05 SOH is a black petrol Saab 9-5 first used on 1 Jul 2005. Its MOT is valid until 20 Feb 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 105,604 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Feb 2027
Mileage
105,604 mi
At MOT on 21 Feb 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,190 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 SOH
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 20 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB05 SOH was last recorded at 105,604 miles on 21 Feb 2026, 3,530 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
102,074 miles · 21 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
3,530 miles
Average per year
4,190 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 105,604 miles
  • 2025 – 102,074 miles
  • 2024 – 99,304 miles
  • 2023 – 96,686 miles
  • 2022 – 93,620 miles
  • 2021 – 92,190 miles
  • 2020 – 91,195 miles
  • 2019 – 88,871 miles
  • 2018 – 86,325 miles
  • 2017 – 82,983 miles
  • 2016 – 80,068 miles
  • 2015 – 76,373 miles
  • 2014 – 71,476 miles
  • 2013 – 65,334 miles
  • 2012 – 64,531 miles
  • 2011 – 55,774 miles
  • 2010 – 47,098 miles
  • 2009 – 39,142 miles
  • 2008 – 31,583 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,604 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass105,604 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    105,604 miles
    Test number
    613857022749
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail105,604 miles (+3,530)1 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,604 miles
    Test number
    596054193998
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass102,074 miles (+2,770)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    102,074 miles
    Test number
    424503053736
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass99,304 miles (+2,618)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    99,304 miles
    Test number
    754471054328
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass96,686 miles (+40)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    96,686 miles
    Test number
    302583549144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail96,646 miles (+3,026)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,646 miles
    Test number
    437192893068
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorPower steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

  7. Pass93,620 miles (+1,430)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    93,620 miles
    Test number
    919510190373
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass92,190 miles (+8)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    92,190 miles
    Test number
    771618084187
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe Repair Covered In Underseal. Unable to test thickness of Repair.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Fail92,182 miles (+987)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,182 miles
    Test number
    424222372066
    • MajorFront Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass91,195 miles2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    91,195 miles
    Test number
    794453404468
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust backbox corroded

  11. Fail91,195 miles (+2,324)1 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,195 miles
    Test number
    704951734765
    • MajorFuel system component leaking fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust backbox corroded

  12. Pass88,871 miles (+36)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    88,871 miles
    Test number
    887857411946
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes oiled and greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront fogs lights inop
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Slight misting (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Fail88,835 miles (+2,510)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,835 miles
    Test number
    690598705337
    • MajorMain beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes oiled and greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront fogs lights inop
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Slight misting (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Pass86,325 miles (+3,342)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    86,325 miles
    Test number
    700674501556

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass82,983 miles (+2,915)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    82,983 miles
    Test number
    278948469225
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass80,068 miles (+3,695)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    80,068 miles
    Test number
    141088325286
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Pass76,373 miles (+4,897)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    76,373 miles
    Test number
    206647625004
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteAll brake pipes covered in grease

  18. Pass71,476 miles (+6,142)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    71,476 miles
    Test number
    117931334020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass65,334 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    65,334 miles
    Test number
    605179423014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail65,334 miles (+803)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,334 miles
    Test number
    247048823082
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass64,531 miles (+8,757)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    64,531 miles
    Test number
    326641502270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass55,774 miles (+8,676)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    55,774 miles
    Test number
    678420581173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass47,098 miles (+7,956)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    47,098 miles
    Test number
    924715290153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass39,142 miles (+7,559)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    39,142 miles
    Test number
    980840079160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass31,583 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    31,583 miles
    Test number
    251325278160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB05 SOH

Does LB05 SOH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB05 SOH is valid until 20 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB05 SOH?
The MOT on LB05 SOH is valid until 20 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB05 SOH done?
LB05 SOH was recorded at 105,604 miles at its MOT on 21 Feb 2026, an average of 4,190 miles a year.
Has LB05 SOH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 SOH has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LB05 SOH 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 SOH find?
LB05 SOH passed its latest MOT on 21 Feb 2026 with 8 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; rear anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened, and 5 more.

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