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Saab 9-5

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,985 cc

LB05 XKUMOT history

LB05 XKU is a silver petrol Saab 9-5 first used on 29 Jul 2005. Its MOT expired on 3 Mar 2024 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 105,256 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Feb 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 3 Mar 2024
Mileage
105,256 mi
At MOT on 28 Feb 2023
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,416 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 XKU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,985 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
29 Jul 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
28 Feb 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB05 XKU was last recorded at 105,256 miles on 28 Feb 2023, 4,619 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,637 miles · 3 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
4,619 miles
Average per year
5,416 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 105,256 miles
  • 2022 – 100,637 miles
  • 2021 – 97,789 miles
  • 2020 – 95,429 miles
  • 2019 – 92,664 miles
  • 2018 – 87,188 miles
  • 2017 – 76,787 miles
  • 2016 – 74,900 miles
  • 2015 – 70,133 miles
  • 2014 – 64,611 miles
  • 2013 – 57,240 miles
  • 2012 – 50,671 miles
  • 2011 – 43,366 miles
  • 2010 – 37,603 miles
  • 2009 – 32,161 miles
  • 2008 – 25,727 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,256 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

23 tests since 23 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass105,256 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    105,256 miles
    Test number
    126599475435
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail105,256 miles (+4,619)4 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,256 miles
    Test number
    798986120318
    • MajorCentral Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass100,637 miles (+1)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    100,637 miles
    Test number
    347400154451
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail100,636 miles (+2,847)2 dangerous3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,636 miles
    Test number
    856341258439
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/r tyre compound deteriorated

  5. Pass97,789 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    97,789 miles
    Test number
    549731477034
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail97,789 miles (+2,360)4 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,789 miles
    Test number
    100815825170
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass95,429 miles (+2,765)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    95,429 miles
    Test number
    456378057843
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass92,664 miles (+2)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    92,664 miles
    Test number
    621813208117
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail92,662 miles (+5,474)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,662 miles
    Test number
    381972562878
    • MajorNearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass87,188 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    87,188 miles
    Test number
    908106555867
    • AdvisoryEngine warning lamp on
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lower outer (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

  11. Fail87,188 miles (+10,401)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,188 miles
    Test number
    295135854718
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp cleaning device inoperative Both front (1.7.2)
    • AdvisoryEngine warning lamp on
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lower outer (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

  12. Pass76,787 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    76,787 miles
    Test number
    676775650474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail76,787 miles (+1,887)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,787 miles
    Test number
    478837537428
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush Back (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush Back (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass74,900 miles (+4,767)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    74,900 miles
    Test number
    747321864561
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear height sensor linkage broken
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leaks
    • AdvisoryExhaust front pipe flex in poor condition, and exhaust rubbers not fitted correctly

  15. Pass70,133 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    70,133 miles
    Test number
    529063605299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail70,133 miles (+5,522)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,133 miles
    Test number
    567323505291
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  17. Pass64,611 miles (+7,371)1 dangerous1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    64,611 miles
    Test number
    209880374452
    • DangerousOil leak
    • NoteEngine warning lamp indicates a fault

  18. Pass57,240 miles (+6,569)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    57,240 miles
    Test number
    559773773199
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteEngine light on

  19. Pass50,671 miles (+7,305)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    50,671 miles
    Test number
    598935972142
    • Note1) tyres 225 45 17 2) slight exhaust leak from flexi pipe

  20. Pass43,366 miles (+5,763)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    43,366 miles
    Test number
    247246561410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass37,603 miles (+5,442)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    37,603 miles
    Test number
    993947760196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass32,161 miles (+6,434)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    32,161 miles
    Test number
    971626879102
    • NoteOFFSIDE REAR TYRE SLIGHT MISS SHAPE ON INNER EDGE

  23. Pass25,727 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    25,727 miles
    Test number
    551595078191
    • 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 XKU

Does LB05 XKU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB05 XKU expired on 3 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB05 XKU?
The MOT on LB05 XKU expired on 3 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB05 XKU done?
LB05 XKU was recorded at 105,256 miles at its MOT on 28 Feb 2023, an average of 5,416 miles a year.
Has LB05 XKU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 XKU has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on LB05 XKU 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 XKU find?
LB05 XKU passed its latest MOT on 28 Feb 2023 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; central front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 3 more.

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