Saab 9-5
Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,985 cc
LB05 XLLMOT history
LB05 XLL is a black petrol Saab 9-5 first used on 28 Jul 2005. Its MOT expired on 4 Sept 2025 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 145,010 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Sept 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 4 Sept 2025
- Mileage
- 145,010 mi
- At MOT on 5 Sept 2024
- MOT tests
- 18
- 15 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 6,818 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB05 XLL
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Saab
- Model
- 9-5
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,985 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 28 Jul 2005
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 4 Sept 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 5 Sept 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB05 XLL was last recorded at 145,010 miles on 5 Sept 2024, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Sept 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 145,006 miles · 4 Sept 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 4 miles
- Average per year
- 6,818 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 145,010 miles
- 2022 – 144,892 miles
- 2021 – 142,378 miles
- 2019 – 138,708 miles
- 2018 – 137,104 miles
- 2017 – 127,623 miles
- 2016 – 118,276 miles
- 2015 – 110,465 miles
- 2014 – 101,395 miles
- 2013 – 90,621 miles
- 2012 – 80,563 miles
- 2011 – 70,156 miles
- 2010 – 59,280 miles
- 2009 – 46,683 miles
- 2008 – 34,584 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass145,010 miles
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
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.
Headlamp lens slightly defective both
Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Oil leak
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018
Windscreen wiper blade defective
Minor2 MOTs, 2021
All 4 brake discs surface corrosion
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Surface corrosion both front wishbone arms
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Both rear shock absorbers outer casing corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018
Full MOT history
18 tests since 25 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass145,010 miles (+4)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 145,010 miles
- Test number
- 451849819317
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail145,006 miles (+114)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 145,006 miles
- Test number
- 739540380540
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass144,892 miles (+2,514)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 144,892 miles
- Test number
- 496192431601
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s/f and o/s/f (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass142,378 miles (+2)2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 142,378 miles
- Test number
- 461235838264
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryAll 4 brake discs surface corrosion
- AdvisorySurface corrosion both front wishbone arms
Fail142,376 miles (+3,668)1 major2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 142,376 miles
- Test number
- 544717346362
- MajorSeat belt damaged driver (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryAll 4 brake discs surface corrosion
- AdvisorySurface corrosion both front wishbone arms
Pass138,708 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 138,708 miles
- Test number
- 458946877204
- AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s/f and o/s/f lower wishbone (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail138,707 miles (+1,603)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 138,707 miles
- Test number
- 864484890467
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Exhaust system insecure tail box (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s/f and o/s/f lower wishbone (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass137,104 miles (+9,481)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2019
- Odometer
- 137,104 miles
- Test number
- 615412876152
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s/f and o/s/f lower wishbone (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorbers outer casing corroded
- AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
Pass127,623 miles (+9,347)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2018
- Odometer
- 127,623 miles
- Test number
- 479239720520
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryBoth front lower wishbone arms slightly corroded
- AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorbers outer casing corroded
- AdvisoryExhaust tail box excessive corrosion but not leaking at the time of test
Pass118,276 miles (+7,811)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2017
- Odometer
- 118,276 miles
- Test number
- 508666839735
- AdvisoryN/s/f tyre outer edges worn
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryRear exhaust system corroded
Pass110,465 miles (+9,070)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2016
- Odometer
- 110,465 miles
- Test number
- 885148935119
- NoteExhaust tail box corroded
Pass101,395 miles (+10,774)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2015
- Odometer
- 101,395 miles
- Test number
- 218310744185
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteExhaust tail box corroded
Pass90,621 miles (+10,058)3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 90,621 miles
- Test number
- 596715553147
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
- AdvisoryRear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteExhaust system deteriorated
- NoteFront tyres worn on edges & close to limit
Pass80,563 miles (+10,407)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 80,563 miles
- Test number
- 148345662175
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass70,156 miles (+10,876)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 70,156 miles
- Test number
- 746166041140
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Pass59,280 miles (+12,597)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 59,280 miles
- Test number
- 463864050183
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass46,683 miles (+12,099)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 46,683 miles
- Test number
- 772003279193
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,584 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 34,584 miles
- Test number
- 422747478179
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Questions about LB05 XLL
- Does LB05 XLL currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LB05 XLL expired on 4 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LB05 XLL?
- The MOT on LB05 XLL expired on 4 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LB05 XLL done?
- LB05 XLL was recorded at 145,010 miles at its MOT on 5 Sept 2024, an average of 6,818 miles a year.
- Has LB05 XLL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB05 XLL has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Sept 2024.
- Has the mileage on LB05 XLL 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 XLL find?
- LB05 XLL passed its latest MOT on 5 Sept 2024 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.
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