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Saab 9-5

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,985 cc

LB05 XLAMOT history

LB05 XLA is a silver petrol Saab 9-5 first used on 28 Jul 2005. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jun 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 133,608 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Jun 2027
Mileage
133,608 mi
At MOT on 19 Jun 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,678 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 XLA
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
28 Jul 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB05 XLA was last recorded at 133,608 miles on 19 Jun 2026, 2,471 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
131,137 miles · 23 May 2025
Between the last two tests
2,471 miles
Average per year
5,678 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 133,608 miles
  • 2025 – 131,137 miles
  • 2024 – 128,599 miles
  • 2023 – 126,991 miles
  • 2022 – 122,321 miles
  • 2021 – 116,953 miles
  • 2020 – 113,875 miles
  • 2019 – 108,594 miles
  • 2018 – 103,695 miles
  • 2017 – 96,134 miles
  • 2016 – 89,950 miles
  • 2015 – 82,523 miles
  • 2014 – 75,143 miles
  • 2013 – 66,907 miles
  • 2012 – 59,647 miles
  • 2011 – 51,789 miles
  • 2010 – 45,569 miles
  • 2009 – 37,997 miles
  • 2008 – 31,298 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,608 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2013

  • Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

25 tests since 12 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass133,608 miles (+2,471)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    133,608 miles
    Test number
    613754684673
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass131,137 miles (+2,538)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    131,137 miles
    Test number
    604850235465
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass128,599 miles (+1,608)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    128,599 miles
    Test number
    158113318782

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass126,991 miles (+4,670)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    126,991 miles
    Test number
    460036426416
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer corroded

  5. Pass122,321 miles (+5,368)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    122,321 miles
    Test number
    260579273669
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear exhaust box corroded

  6. Pass116,953 miles (+3,078)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    116,953 miles
    Test number
    348732600227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass113,875 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    113,875 miles
    Test number
    343812644410
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak. Rear silencer box badly rusted.

  8. Fail113,870 miles (+5,276)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,870 miles
    Test number
    749522997444
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak. Rear silencer box badly rusted.

  9. Pass108,594 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    108,594 miles
    Test number
    459299076443
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Fail108,594 miles (+4,899)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,594 miles
    Test number
    377492001483
    • Repaired at testOffside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Pass103,695 miles (+7,561)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    103,695 miles
    Test number
    285713678883
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass96,134 miles (+6,184)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    96,134 miles
    Test number
    453178935249
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass89,950 miles (+7,427)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    89,950 miles
    Test number
    812036300179
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear tyres worn on inner edges close to limit

  14. Pass82,523 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    82,523 miles
    Test number
    387984975170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail82,523 miles (+7,380)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,523 miles
    Test number
    906684275164
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass75,143 miles (+8,236)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    75,143 miles
    Test number
    589476174160
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNear side rear tyre worn on inner edge
    • NoteRear exhaust box corroded
    • NoteRear exhaust mounting missing

  17. Pass66,907 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    66,907 miles
    Test number
    458891373194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail66,905 miles (+7,258)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,905 miles
    Test number
    548271373174
    • FailureNearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  19. Pass59,647 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    59,647 miles
    Test number
    766547272156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail59,647 miles (+7,858)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,647 miles
    Test number
    575917972181
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass51,789 miles (+6,220)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    51,789 miles
    Test number
    455422171171
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteSidewall damage n/s front tyre
    • NoteUnable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted
    • NoteWear front discs

  22. Pass45,569 miles (+7,572)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    45,569 miles
    Test number
    231870680175
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteUnable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted
    • NoteWear front discs

  23. Pass37,997 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    37,997 miles
    Test number
    103124259186
    • NoteN/s front tyre has slight sidewall damage

  24. Fail37,997 miles (+6,699)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,997 miles
    Test number
    472454859176
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteN/s front tyre has slight sidewall damage

  25. Pass31,298 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    31,298 miles
    Test number
    690124668169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB05 XLA

Does LB05 XLA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB05 XLA is valid until 21 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB05 XLA?
The MOT on LB05 XLA is valid until 21 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB05 XLA done?
LB05 XLA was recorded at 133,608 miles at its MOT on 19 Jun 2026, an average of 5,678 miles a year.
Has LB05 XLA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 XLA has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jun 2020.
Has the mileage on LB05 XLA 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 XLA find?
LB05 XLA passed its latest MOT on 19 Jun 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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