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Saab 9-5

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,990 cc

LB05 SXLMOT history

LB05 SXL is a silver petrol Saab 9-5 first used on 1 Jul 2005. Its MOT is valid until 27 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 155,910 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Jan 2027
Mileage
155,910 mi
At MOT on 28 Jan 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,259 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 SXL
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 27 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB05 SXL was last recorded at 155,910 miles on 28 Jan 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
155,910 miles · 27 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
7,259 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 155,910 miles
  • 2025 – 143,072 miles
  • 2024 – 139,004 miles
  • 2023 – 128,351 miles
  • 2022 – 108,429 miles
  • 2021 – 96,365 miles
  • 2020 – 94,078 miles
  • 2019 – 60,114 miles
  • 2018 – 85,720 miles
  • 2017 – 81,469 miles
  • 2016 – 76,253 miles
  • 2015 – 71,994 miles
  • 2014 – 64,529 miles
  • 2013 – 63,581 miles
  • 2012 – 58,300 miles
  • 2011 – 53,308 miles
  • 2010 – 45,950 miles
  • 2009 – 38,523 miles
  • 2008 – 28,099 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass155,910 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major4 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

27 tests since 20 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass155,910 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    155,910 miles
    Test number
    120588450832
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail155,910 miles (+12,838)3 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,910 miles
    Test number
    118388448760
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass143,072 miles (+4,068)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    143,072 miles
    Test number
    989538152200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass139,004 miles (+10,653)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    139,004 miles
    Test number
    648458602629

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass128,351 miles (+9,792)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    128,351 miles
    Test number
    547091753540

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass118,559 miles (+10,130)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    118,559 miles
    Test number
    501943794875

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass108,429 miles (+12,064)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    108,429 miles
    Test number
    381639585172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass96,365 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    96,365 miles
    Test number
    944818717973

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail96,365 miles (+2,287)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,365 miles
    Test number
    628960797541
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  10. Pass94,078 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    94,078 miles
    Test number
    555829077778

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail94,078 miles (+33,964)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,078 miles
    Test number
    461886461994
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  12. Pass60,114 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    60,114 miles
    Test number
    806391267855

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail90,113 miles (+4,393)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,113 miles
    Test number
    949107307550
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass85,720 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    85,720 miles
    Test number
    680789492067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail85,720 miles (+4,251)7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,720 miles
    Test number
    887345567083
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  16. Pass81,469 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    81,469 miles
    Test number
    606376793342
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Fail81,469 miles (+5,216)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,469 miles
    Test number
    443884118290
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass76,253 miles (+4,259)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    76,253 miles
    Test number
    223408716438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass71,994 miles (+7,465)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    71,994 miles
    Test number
    158739555125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass64,529 miles (+948)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    64,529 miles
    Test number
    117587864124
    • 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)

  21. Pass63,581 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    63,581 miles
    Test number
    866173863150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail63,581 miles (+5,281)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,581 miles
    Test number
    237343763420
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass58,300 miles (+4,992)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    58,300 miles
    Test number
    317503162132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass53,308 miles (+7,358)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    53,308 miles
    Test number
    559011061141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass45,950 miles (+7,427)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    45,950 miles
    Test number
    103805850170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass38,523 miles (+10,424)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    38,523 miles
    Test number
    272493869163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass28,099 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    28,099 miles
    Test number
    894222678152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB05 SXL

Does LB05 SXL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB05 SXL is valid until 27 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB05 SXL?
The MOT on LB05 SXL is valid until 27 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 SXL done?
LB05 SXL was recorded at 155,910 miles at its MOT on 28 Jan 2026, an average of 7,259 miles a year.
Has LB05 SXL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 SXL has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LB05 SXL 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 SXL find?
LB05 SXL passed its latest MOT on 28 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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