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Saab 9-5

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 2,290 cc

LB05 SWZMOT history

LB05 SWZ is a silver petrol Saab 9-5 first used on 1 Jul 2005. Its MOT is valid until 31 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 149,947 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 31 Mar 2027
Mileage
149,947 mi
At MOT on 31 Mar 2026
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,240 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 SWZ
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 31 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB05 SWZ was last recorded at 149,947 miles on 31 Mar 2026, 5,492 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Mar 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 22 Jul 2009: 44,453 miles, lower than 57,132 miles on 14 Jul 2008.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
144,455 miles · 31 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
5,492 miles
Average per year
5,240 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 149,947 miles
  • 2025 – 144,455 miles
  • 2024 – 138,312 miles
  • 2023 – 134,320 miles
  • 2022 – 129,431 miles
  • 2021 – 126,284 miles
  • 2019 – 123,479 miles
  • 2018 – 120,505 miles
  • 2017 – 114,814 miles
  • 2016 – 112,248 miles
  • 2015 – 102,461 miles
  • 2014 – 94,769 miles
  • 2013 – 80,192 miles
  • 2012 – 68,181 miles
  • 2011 – 58,015 miles
  • 2010 – 50,536 miles
  • 2009 – 44,453 miles
  • 2008 – 57,132 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass149,947 miles
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryUnder Vehicle Corrosion

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

25 tests since 14 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass149,947 miles (+5,492)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    149,947 miles
    Test number
    312813425580
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder Vehicle Corrosion

  2. Pass144,455 miles (+6,143)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    144,455 miles
    Test number
    375711459938
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Lower Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass138,312 miles (+3,992)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    138,312 miles
    Test number
    743836052666
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass134,320 miles2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    134,320 miles
    Test number
    698935286219
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail134,320 miles (+4,889)2 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,320 miles
    Test number
    569456930997
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass129,431 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    129,431 miles
    Test number
    138314126393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail129,431 miles (+3,147)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,431 miles
    Test number
    336820889140
    • MajorOffside Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass126,284 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    126,284 miles
    Test number
    376811092483
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail126,284 miles (+2,805)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,284 miles
    Test number
    299185586241
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass123,479 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    123,479 miles
    Test number
    117163863925
    • AdvisoryFront engine mounting slight deteriorated but not to excess

  11. Fail123,479 miles (+2,974)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,479 miles
    Test number
    339255060982
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

  12. Pass120,505 miles (+4)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    120,505 miles
    Test number
    374068108085
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Fail120,501 miles (+5,687)1 dangerous4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,501 miles
    Test number
    946837347816
    • DangerousNearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • 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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass114,814 miles (+2,566)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    114,814 miles
    Test number
    701814022063
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears. (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass112,248 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    112,248 miles
    Test number
    893254247488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail112,248 miles (+9,787)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,248 miles
    Test number
    190667903483
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  17. Pass102,461 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    102,461 miles
    Test number
    517868005264
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteRear exhaust outer skin has corroded and starting to come away from the exhaust.

  18. Fail102,461 miles (+7,692)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,461 miles
    Test number
    946516605219
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteRear exhaust outer skin has corroded and starting to come away from the exhaust.

  19. Pass94,769 miles (+14,577)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    94,769 miles
    Test number
    797924114262
    • NoteOffside rear tyre has cracks in sidewalls but not deep enough to reach ply or cord.

  20. Pass80,192 miles (+12,011)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    80,192 miles
    Test number
    876464893151
    • 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass68,181 miles (+10,166)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    68,181 miles
    Test number
    846493802288
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass58,015 miles (+7,479)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    58,015 miles
    Test number
    359844701463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass50,536 miles (+6,083)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    50,536 miles
    Test number
    714753900226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass44,453 miles (-12,679)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    44,453 miles
    Test number
    311223509293
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  25. Pass57,132 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    57,132 miles
    Test number
    394567398176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB05 SWZ

Does LB05 SWZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB05 SWZ is valid until 31 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB05 SWZ?
The MOT on LB05 SWZ is valid until 31 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB05 SWZ done?
LB05 SWZ was recorded at 149,947 miles at its MOT on 31 Mar 2026, an average of 5,240 miles a year.
Has LB05 SWZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 SWZ has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on LB05 SWZ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 22 Jul 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB05 SWZ find?
LB05 SWZ passed its latest MOT on 31 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: coil spring corroded all; oil leak, but not excessive; under vehicle corrosion.

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