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Saab 9-5

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,171 cc

LB05 SXGMOT history

LB05 SXG is a black diesel Saab 9-5 first used on 14 Jul 2005. Its MOT expired on 12 Jul 2024 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 204,950 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jul 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 12 Jul 2024
Mileage
204,950 mi
At MOT on 11 Jul 2023
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,032 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 SXG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
14 Jul 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Jul 2024
Latest MOT test
11 Jul 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB05 SXG was last recorded at 204,950 miles on 11 Jul 2023, 49 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jul 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
204,901 miles · 5 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
49 miles
Average per year
8,032 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 204,950 miles
  • 2022 – 199,976 miles
  • 2021 – 195,805 miles
  • 2020 – 192,928 miles
  • 2019 – 188,666 miles
  • 2018 – 178,419 miles
  • 2017 – 173,806 miles
  • 2016 – 166,724 miles
  • 2015 – 160,421 miles
  • 2014 – 151,312 miles
  • 2013 – 141,653 miles
  • 2012 – 133,469 miles
  • 2011 – 124,574 miles
  • 2010 – 115,124 miles
  • 2009 – 103,950 miles
  • 2008 – 84,282 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass204,950 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear exhaust corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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 Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

21 tests since 2 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass204,950 miles (+49)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    204,950 miles
    Test number
    745722955068
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded

  2. Fail204,901 miles (+4,925)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    204,901 miles
    Test number
    910705305291
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded

  3. Pass199,976 miles (+4,171)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    199,976 miles
    Test number
    836262199086
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorbers slightly corroded

  4. Pass195,805 miles (+2,877)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    195,805 miles
    Test number
    601745275414
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear both shocks corrosion apparent
    • AdvisoryRear suspension corrosion apparent
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shocks stained

  5. Pass192,928 miles (+4,262)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    192,928 miles
    Test number
    278505246070
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass188,666 miles (+10,247)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    188,666 miles
    Test number
    513957767143
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass178,419 miles (+4,613)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    178,419 miles
    Test number
    970592974848
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass173,806 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    173,806 miles
    Test number
    314666001339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail173,806 miles (+7,082)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,806 miles
    Test number
    725520529445
    • Repaired at testOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  10. Pass166,724 miles (+6,303)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    166,724 miles
    Test number
    617676775000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass160,421 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    160,421 miles
    Test number
    509807845123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail160,358 miles (+9,046)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,358 miles
    Test number
    167587945121
    • FailureNearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

  13. Pass151,312 miles (+9,659)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    151,312 miles
    Test number
    626734634111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass141,653 miles (+8,184)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    141,653 miles
    Test number
    407505933181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass133,469 miles (+8,895)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    133,469 miles
    Test number
    715577932130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass124,574 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    124,574 miles
    Test number
    335696931139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail124,571 miles (+9,447)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,571 miles
    Test number
    896526131139
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

  18. Pass115,124 miles (+11,174)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    115,124 miles
    Test number
    293868430401
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  19. Pass103,950 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    103,950 miles
    Test number
    282493559120
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront brake pads fitted upside down
    • NoteFront wiper blades split on ends

  20. Fail103,950 miles (+19,668)2 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,950 miles
    Test number
    742593159135
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront brake pads fitted upside down
    • NoteFront wiper blades split on ends

  21. Pass84,282 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    84,282 miles
    Test number
    434194788123
    • 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)

Questions about LB05 SXG

Does LB05 SXG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB05 SXG expired on 12 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB05 SXG?
The MOT on LB05 SXG expired on 12 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB05 SXG done?
LB05 SXG was recorded at 204,950 miles at its MOT on 11 Jul 2023, an average of 8,032 miles a year.
Has LB05 SXG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 SXG has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on LB05 SXG 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 SXG find?
LB05 SXG passed its latest MOT on 11 Jul 2023 with 8 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside rear shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing, and 5 more.

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