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Saab 9-5

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 2,290 cc

LB05 SSJMOT history

LB05 SSJ is a silver petrol Saab 9-5 first used on 1 Jul 2005. Its MOT is valid until 18 Jan 2027 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 182,557 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Jan 2027
Mileage
182,557 mi
At MOT on 19 Jan 2026
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,636 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 SSJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,290 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
1 Jul 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB05 SSJ was last recorded at 182,557 miles on 19 Jan 2026, 2,363 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
180,194 miles · 13 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
2,363 miles
Average per year
6,636 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 182,557 miles
  • 2025 – 180,194 miles
  • 2024 – 177,622 miles
  • 2023 – 175,689 miles
  • 2022 – 170,555 miles
  • 2021 – 165,234 miles
  • 2020 – 160,665 miles
  • 2019 – 155,036 miles
  • 2018 – 148,226 miles
  • 2017 – 141,631 miles
  • 2015 – 129,133 miles
  • 2014 – 126,283 miles
  • 2013 – 120,055 miles
  • 2012 – 108,093 miles
  • 2011 – 101,791 miles
  • 2010 – 88,669 miles
  • 2009 – 79,499 miles
  • 2008 – 65,815 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass182,557 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass182,557 miles (+2,363)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    182,557 miles
    Test number
    105772218524
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass180,194 miles (+2,572)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    180,194 miles
    Test number
    831843756904
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass177,622 miles (+1,933)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    177,622 miles
    Test number
    560390248106
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass175,689 miles (+5,134)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    175,689 miles
    Test number
    790681196285
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Fuel tank slightly loose (6.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass170,555 miles (+5,321)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    170,555 miles
    Test number
    723162088137
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass165,234 miles (+4,569)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    165,234 miles
    Test number
    355316654679
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass160,665 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    160,665 miles
    Test number
    676558094675

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail160,665 miles (+5,629)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,665 miles
    Test number
    962895712533
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass155,036 miles (+6,810)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    155,036 miles
    Test number
    338067228186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass148,226 miles (+6,595)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    148,226 miles
    Test number
    441339691949
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear. (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush at hub (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass141,631 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    141,631 miles
    Test number
    735640739781
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail141,631 miles (+12,498)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,631 miles
    Test number
    302354910825
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass129,133 miles (+2,850)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    129,133 miles
    Test number
    322110098231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass126,283 miles (+6,228)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    126,283 miles
    Test number
    668674014251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass120,055 miles (+11,962)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    120,055 miles
    Test number
    329313173172
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass108,093 miles (+6,302)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    108,093 miles
    Test number
    438001582120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass101,791 miles (+13,122)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    101,791 miles
    Test number
    296650161440
    • 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)
    • NoteApprox 6,000 miles left on front brake discs and pads.
    • NoteSlight play in offside rear top rose joint.

  18. Pass88,669 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    88,669 miles
    Test number
    192830770111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail88,666 miles (+9,167)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,666 miles
    Test number
    482358960180
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

  20. Pass79,499 miles (+13,684)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    79,499 miles
    Test number
    674807459109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass65,815 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    65,815 miles
    Test number
    180878568188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB05 SSJ

Does LB05 SSJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB05 SSJ is valid until 18 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB05 SSJ?
The MOT on LB05 SSJ is valid until 18 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB05 SSJ done?
LB05 SSJ was recorded at 182,557 miles at its MOT on 19 Jan 2026, an average of 6,636 miles a year.
Has LB05 SSJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 SSJ has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jan 2020.
Has the mileage on LB05 SSJ 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 SSJ find?
LB05 SSJ passed its latest MOT on 19 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 2 more.

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