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Saab 9-5

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,990 cc

LB05 XLXMOT history

LB05 XLX is a silver petrol Saab 9-5 first used on 8 Jul 2005. Its MOT is valid until 15 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 112,686 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Nov 2026
Mileage
112,686 mi
At MOT on 29 Oct 2025
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,848 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 XLX
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
8 Jul 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB05 XLX was last recorded at 112,686 miles on 29 Oct 2025, 2,971 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
109,715 miles · 13 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
2,971 miles
Average per year
4,848 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 112,686 miles
  • 2024 – 109,715 miles
  • 2023 – 105,624 miles
  • 2022 – 101,302 miles
  • 2021 – 96,990 miles
  • 2020 – 95,113 miles
  • 2019 – 91,381 miles
  • 2018 – 89,012 miles
  • 2017 – 85,567 miles
  • 2016 – 80,020 miles
  • 2015 – 74,876 miles
  • 2014 – 70,409 miles
  • 2013 – 65,546 miles
  • 2012 – 60,593 miles
  • 2011 – 57,414 miles
  • 2010 – 50,310 miles
  • 2009 – 40,971 miles
  • 2008 – 28,808 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,686 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryPlastic sill covers fitted
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 4 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.

  • Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

    Dangerous4 MOTs, 2012–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

23 tests since 11 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,686 miles (+2,971)1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    112,686 miles
    Test number
    548799034900
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlastic sill covers fitted
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass109,715 miles (+4,091)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    109,715 miles
    Test number
    596623549067
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And all suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass105,624 miles (+4,322)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    105,624 miles
    Test number
    526825434931
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass101,302 miles (+4,312)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    101,302 miles
    Test number
    229978923793
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass96,990 miles (+1,877)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    96,990 miles
    Test number
    329508247006
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass95,113 miles (+3,732)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    95,113 miles
    Test number
    530033109129
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (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))

  7. Pass91,381 miles (+2,369)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    91,381 miles
    Test number
    190954655510
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Pass89,012 miles (+3,445)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    89,012 miles
    Test number
    459561272719
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass85,567 miles (+5,547)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    85,567 miles
    Test number
    371422404018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass80,020 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    80,020 miles
    Test number
    947514889007
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak from engine
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield insecure

  11. Fail80,020 miles (+5,144)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,020 miles
    Test number
    576883080443
    • Repaired at testSub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak from engine
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield insecure

  12. Pass74,876 miles (+53)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    74,876 miles
    Test number
    965204485108
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteEml on
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn outer edge

  13. Fail74,823 miles (+4,414)2 dangerous1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,823 miles
    Test number
    276591085430
    • DangerousNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • DangerousNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureMain beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn outer edge

  14. Pass70,409 miles (+51)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    70,409 miles
    Test number
    796365084101
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  15. Fail70,358 miles (+4,812)1 dangerous2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,358 miles
    Test number
    355932084126
    • DangerousNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryInner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  16. Pass65,546 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    65,546 miles
    Test number
    558777373194
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Fail65,546 miles (+4,953)1 dangerous1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,546 miles
    Test number
    559337273169
    • DangerousNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass60,593 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    60,593 miles
    Test number
    986684482146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail60,593 miles (+3,179)2 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,593 miles
    Test number
    298084182482
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

  20. Pass57,414 miles (+7,104)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    57,414 miles
    Test number
    206419171119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass50,310 miles (+9,339)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    50,310 miles
    Test number
    474235660153
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  22. Pass40,971 miles (+12,163)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    40,971 miles
    Test number
    393009789170
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass28,808 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    28,808 miles
    Test number
    351153498102
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LB05 XLX

Does LB05 XLX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB05 XLX is valid until 15 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB05 XLX?
The MOT on LB05 XLX is valid until 15 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB05 XLX done?
LB05 XLX was recorded at 112,686 miles at its MOT on 29 Oct 2025, an average of 4,848 miles a year.
Has LB05 XLX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 XLX has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jul 2016.
Has the mileage on LB05 XLX 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 XLX find?
LB05 XLX passed its latest MOT on 29 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 11 advisories: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all, and 9 more.

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