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Saab 9-5

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 2,290 cc

LB05 SUAMOT history

LB05 SUA is a black petrol Saab 9-5 first used on 1 Jul 2005. Its MOT expired on 14 Nov 2024 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 103,812 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Nov 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 14 Nov 2024
Mileage
103,812 mi
At MOT on 15 Nov 2023
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,534 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 SUA
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
1 Jul 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
15 Nov 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB05 SUA was last recorded at 103,812 miles on 15 Nov 2023, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,812 miles · 13 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,534 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 103,812 miles
  • 2022 – 98,225 miles
  • 2020 – 96,394 miles
  • 2019 – 96,217 miles
  • 2018 – 95,848 miles
  • 2017 – 94,853 miles
  • 2016 – 93,957 miles
  • 2015 – 92,624 miles
  • 2014 – 89,809 miles
  • 2013 – 84,882 miles
  • 2012 – 78,608 miles
  • 2011 – 71,776 miles
  • 2010 – 66,474 miles
  • 2009 – 59,874 miles
  • 2008 – 49,758 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,812 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019

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 exhaust silencer corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2019

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Rear exhaust corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

19 tests since 30 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,812 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    103,812 miles
    Test number
    602814664597
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail103,812 miles (+5,587)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,812 miles
    Test number
    878831729643
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass98,225 miles (+1,831)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    98,225 miles
    Test number
    139115239967
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded

  4. Pass96,394 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    96,394 miles
    Test number
    424700095537

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail96,382 miles (+165)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,382 miles
    Test number
    410319777500
    • MajorDipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded

  6. Pass96,217 miles (+369)3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    96,217 miles
    Test number
    322207847931
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer corroded

  7. Pass95,848 miles (+995)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    95,848 miles
    Test number
    200231708986
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer corroded

  8. Pass94,853 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    94,853 miles
    Test number
    206297976701
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer corroded

  9. Fail94,840 miles (+883)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,840 miles
    Test number
    794001269190
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer corroded

  10. Pass93,957 miles (+1,333)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    93,957 miles
    Test number
    164710433597
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre getting low on inner edge and perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre getting low on inner edge and perished
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer corroded

  11. Pass92,624 miles (+2,815)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    92,624 miles
    Test number
    481635871221
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres starting to perish
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded

  12. Pass89,809 miles (+4,927)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    89,809 miles
    Test number
    679849294169
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear exhaust box corroded

  13. Pass84,882 miles (+6,274)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    84,882 miles
    Test number
    239031493136
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteRear exhaust silencer corroded

  14. Pass78,608 miles (+6,832)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    78,608 miles
    Test number
    407128382155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass71,776 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    71,776 miles
    Test number
    529093691110
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail71,776 miles (+5,302)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,776 miles
    Test number
    906383091144
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass66,474 miles (+6,600)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    66,474 miles
    Test number
    200867190423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass59,874 miles (+10,116)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    59,874 miles
    Test number
    882734509286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass49,758 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    49,758 miles
    Test number
    872232918273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB05 SUA

Does LB05 SUA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB05 SUA expired on 14 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB05 SUA?
The MOT on LB05 SUA expired on 14 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB05 SUA done?
LB05 SUA was recorded at 103,812 miles at its MOT on 15 Nov 2023, an average of 3,534 miles a year.
Has LB05 SUA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 SUA has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on LB05 SUA 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 SUA find?
LB05 SUA passed its latest MOT on 15 Nov 2023 with 2 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; oil leak, but not excessive.

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