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Saab 9-5

Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 1,985 cc

LB05 XKZMOT history

LB05 XKZ is a grey petrol Saab 9-5 first used on 29 Jul 2005. Its MOT expired on 13 Oct 2026 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 100,452 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Oct 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 13 Oct 2026
Mileage
100,452 mi
At MOT on 6 Oct 2025
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,850 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 XKZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-5
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,985 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
29 Jul 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB05 XKZ was last recorded at 100,452 miles on 6 Oct 2025, 11 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,441 miles · 2 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
11 miles
Average per year
4,850 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 100,452 miles
  • 2024 – 97,097 miles
  • 2023 – 95,031 miles
  • 2022 – 86,365 miles
  • 2021 – 79,340 miles
  • 2020 – 71,859 miles
  • 2019 – 53,277 miles
  • 2018 – 42,800 miles
  • 2017 – 41,661 miles
  • 2016 – 39,098 miles
  • 2015 – 38,184 miles
  • 2014 – 36,449 miles
  • 2013 – 35,326 miles
  • 2012 – 33,750 miles
  • 2011 – 30,788 miles
  • 2010 – 27,890 miles
  • 2009 – 21,894 miles
  • 2008 – 16,716 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,452 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Offside Stop lamp(s) not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

24 tests since 1 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass100,452 miles (+11)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    100,452 miles
    Test number
    334661499553
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail100,441 miles (+3,344)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,441 miles
    Test number
    145564992900
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorBoot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass97,097 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    97,097 miles
    Test number
    203704516503
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to go out of shape on inner shoulder of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to go out of shape on inner shoulder of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail97,090 miles (+119)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,090 miles
    Test number
    732996529440
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail96,971 miles (+1,940)8 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,971 miles
    Test number
    584074676069
    • MajorFront Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass95,031 miles (+8,666)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    95,031 miles
    Test number
    768032669009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass86,365 miles (+7,025)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    86,365 miles
    Test number
    509289017649

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass79,340 miles (+2,336)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    79,340 miles
    Test number
    441647847865

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass77,004 miles (+5,145)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    77,004 miles
    Test number
    959370013371
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass71,859 miles (+18,582)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    71,859 miles
    Test number
    266090964596
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass53,277 miles (+10,477)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    53,277 miles
    Test number
    569323480561

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass42,800 miles (+1,139)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    42,800 miles
    Test number
    964018394565

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass41,661 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    41,661 miles
    Test number
    586957204303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail41,661 miles (+2,563)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,661 miles
    Test number
    236893083378
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  15. Pass39,098 miles (+914)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    39,098 miles
    Test number
    819844190587

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass38,184 miles (+1,735)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    38,184 miles
    Test number
    265584595117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass36,449 miles (+1,123)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    36,449 miles
    Test number
    187377894130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass35,326 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    35,326 miles
    Test number
    447324303235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail35,325 miles (+1,575)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,325 miles
    Test number
    185943103237
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  20. Pass33,750 miles (+2,962)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    33,750 miles
    Test number
    339139422482
    • NoteCorrosion to rear exhaust box but not leaking gasses

  21. Pass30,788 miles (+2,898)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    30,788 miles
    Test number
    177156711255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass27,890 miles (+5,996)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    27,890 miles
    Test number
    903486710255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass21,894 miles (+5,178)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    21,894 miles
    Test number
    360108819497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass16,716 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    16,716 miles
    Test number
    292213588149
    • NoteAdvise that n/s/r tyre has a cut in the sidewall
    • NoteAdvise that the o/s washer jet is partially blocked

Questions about LB05 XKZ

Does LB05 XKZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB05 XKZ expired on 13 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB05 XKZ?
The MOT on LB05 XKZ expired on 13 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB05 XKZ done?
LB05 XKZ was recorded at 100,452 miles at its MOT on 6 Oct 2025, an average of 4,850 miles a year.
Has LB05 XKZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 XKZ has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LB05 XKZ 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 XKZ find?
LB05 XKZ passed its latest MOT on 6 Oct 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; offside headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; oil leak, but not excessive.

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