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Saab 9-5

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,990 cc

LB05 XKWMOT history

LB05 XKW is a silver petrol Saab 9-5 first used on 29 Jul 2005. Its MOT expired on 5 Apr 2025 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 123,138 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Apr 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 5 Apr 2025
Mileage
123,138 mi
At MOT on 6 Apr 2024
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,864 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 XKW
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
29 Jul 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
6 Apr 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB05 XKW was last recorded at 123,138 miles on 6 Apr 2024, 990 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,148 miles · 18 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
990 miles
Average per year
5,864 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 123,138 miles
  • 2023 – 122,148 miles
  • 2022 – 117,950 miles
  • 2021 – 114,528 miles
  • 2019 – 107,558 miles
  • 2018 – 98,872 miles
  • 2017 – 93,322 miles
  • 2016 – 92,027 miles
  • 2015 – 90,875 miles
  • 2014 – 89,643 miles
  • 2013 – 81,716 miles
  • 2012 – 71,602 miles
  • 2011 – 62,436 miles
  • 2010 – 53,411 miles
  • 2009 – 42,816 miles
  • 2008 – 30,939 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,138 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral exhaust heatshield loose
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear exhaust backbox corroded

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass123,138 miles (+990)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    123,138 miles
    Test number
    845018956853
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust heatshield loose
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust backbox corroded

  2. Pass122,148 miles (+4,198)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    122,148 miles
    Test number
    725486180443
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass117,950 miles (+3,422)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    117,950 miles
    Test number
    895086801737
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass114,528 miles (+2)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    114,528 miles
    Test number
    717107383649
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on edges

  5. Fail114,526 miles (+6,968)1 dangerous3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,526 miles
    Test number
    300289669658
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on edges

  6. Pass107,558 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    107,558 miles
    Test number
    507834489022
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail107,558 miles (+8,686)4 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,558 miles
    Test number
    574275576514
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass98,872 miles (+789)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    98,872 miles
    Test number
    541369691819
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust deteriorated

  9. Fail98,083 miles (+4,761)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,083 miles
    Test number
    972364490341
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass93,322 miles (+1,295)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    93,322 miles
    Test number
    335994446711

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass92,027 miles (+1,152)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    92,027 miles
    Test number
    299901816391
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  12. Pass90,875 miles (+1,232)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    90,875 miles
    Test number
    233486022925
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded no leaks secure

  13. Pass89,643 miles (+7,927)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    89,643 miles
    Test number
    388340714426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass81,716 miles (+10,114)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    81,716 miles
    Test number
    707130803289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass71,602 miles (+9,166)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    71,602 miles
    Test number
    978502512245
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  16. Pass62,436 miles (+9,025)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    62,436 miles
    Test number
    138980331293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass53,411 miles (+10,595)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    53,411 miles
    Test number
    411732700218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass42,816 miles (+11,877)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    42,816 miles
    Test number
    383178309486
    • 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)

  19. Pass30,939 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    30,939 miles
    Test number
    111848498123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail30,939 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,939 miles
    Test number
    804918798163
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Questions about LB05 XKW

Does LB05 XKW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB05 XKW expired on 5 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB05 XKW?
The MOT on LB05 XKW expired on 5 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB05 XKW done?
LB05 XKW was recorded at 123,138 miles at its MOT on 6 Apr 2024, an average of 5,864 miles a year.
Has LB05 XKW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 XKW has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Feb 2021.
Has the mileage on LB05 XKW 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 XKW find?
LB05 XKW passed its latest MOT on 6 Apr 2024 with 6 advisories: central exhaust heatshield loose; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; nearside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output, and 3 more.

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