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Saab 9-5

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,990 cc

LB05 SUOMOT history

LB05 SUO is a silver petrol Saab 9-5 first used on 1 Jul 2005. Its MOT is valid until 19 Nov 2026 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 131,559 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Nov 2026
Mileage
131,559 mi
At MOT on 20 Nov 2025
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,213 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 SUO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,990 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
1 Jul 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB05 SUO was last recorded at 131,559 miles on 20 Nov 2025, 11,471 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
120,088 miles · 16 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
11,471 miles
Average per year
6,213 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 131,559 miles
  • 2024 – 120,088 miles
  • 2023 – 104,222 miles
  • 2022 – 87,302 miles
  • 2021 – 73,232 miles
  • 2020 – 67,392 miles
  • 2018 – 59,925 miles
  • 2017 – 54,276 miles
  • 2016 – 51,352 miles
  • 2015 – 47,482 miles
  • 2014 – 44,080 miles
  • 2013 – 39,930 miles
  • 2012 – 37,044 miles
  • 2011 – 33,255 miles
  • 2010 – 31,965 miles
  • 2009 – 28,771 miles
  • 2008 – 24,836 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,559 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass131,559 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    131,559 miles
    Test number
    380905449475
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail131,559 miles (+11,471)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,559 miles
    Test number
    720032295640
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced both side (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass120,088 miles (+15,866)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    120,088 miles
    Test number
    621073444247
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass104,222 miles (+16,920)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    104,222 miles
    Test number
    711631148048
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass87,302 miles (+14,070)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2023
    Odometer
    87,302 miles
    Test number
    431098813805
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass73,232 miles (+5,840)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2022
    Odometer
    73,232 miles
    Test number
    516780163669

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass67,392 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    67,392 miles
    Test number
    376866719838
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail67,392 miles (+7,467)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,392 miles
    Test number
    542393987215
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorHeadlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass59,925 miles (+5,649)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    59,925 miles
    Test number
    141457841375
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  10. Pass54,276 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    54,276 miles
    Test number
    981135859427
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Fail54,276 miles (+2,924)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,276 miles
    Test number
    514546597891
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass51,352 miles (+3,870)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    51,352 miles
    Test number
    204789586559

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass47,482 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    47,482 miles
    Test number
    771969931008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail47,482 miles (+3,402)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,482 miles
    Test number
    238089705950
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

  15. Pass44,080 miles (+4,150)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    44,080 miles
    Test number
    449811164231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass39,930 miles (+2,886)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    39,930 miles
    Test number
    787572663263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass37,044 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    37,044 miles
    Test number
    638288862234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail37,044 miles (+3,789)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,044 miles
    Test number
    756828762232
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  19. Pass33,255 miles (+1,290)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    33,255 miles
    Test number
    136193361245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass31,965 miles (+3,194)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    31,965 miles
    Test number
    211691570253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass28,771 miles (+3,935)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    28,771 miles
    Test number
    151458569271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass24,836 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    24,836 miles
    Test number
    973980768258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB05 SUO

Does LB05 SUO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB05 SUO is valid until 19 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB05 SUO?
The MOT on LB05 SUO is valid until 19 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB05 SUO done?
LB05 SUO was recorded at 131,559 miles at its MOT on 20 Nov 2025, an average of 6,213 miles a year.
Has LB05 SUO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 SUO has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LB05 SUO 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 SUO find?
LB05 SUO passed its latest MOT on 20 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side; rear brake disc worn, but not excessively; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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