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Saab 9-5

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,990 cc

LB05 XMKMOT history

LB05 XMK is a silver petrol Saab 9-5 first used on 28 Jul 2005. Its MOT is valid until 11 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 97,738 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 Nov 2026
Mileage
97,738 mi
At MOT on 12 Nov 2025
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,732 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 XMK
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
28 Jul 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB05 XMK was last recorded at 97,738 miles on 12 Nov 2025, 85 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,653 miles · 29 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
85 miles
Average per year
3,732 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 97,738 miles
  • 2024 – 96,670 miles
  • 2023 – 95,539 miles
  • 2022 – 94,530 miles
  • 2021 – 93,145 miles
  • 2020 – 91,766 miles
  • 2019 – 89,947 miles
  • 2018 – 86,430 miles
  • 2017 – 82,567 miles
  • 2016 – 80,358 miles
  • 2015 – 77,936 miles
  • 2014 – 74,673 miles
  • 2013 – 66,881 miles
  • 2012 – 59,073 miles
  • 2011 – 54,630 miles
  • 2010 – 48,127 miles
  • 2009 – 40,530 miles
  • 2008 – 33,088 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,738 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust mounting defective at front of rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))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.

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass97,738 miles (+85)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    97,738 miles
    Test number
    913776506725
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust mounting defective at front of rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  2. Fail97,653 miles (+983)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,653 miles
    Test number
    146364464060
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on arm (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on arm (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust mounting defective at front of rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Pass96,670 miles (+1,131)2 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    96,670 miles
    Test number
    143509301277
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • Advisory, outer sills corroded , not fully inspected due plastic covers
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear , trailing arm prescribed area corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear , chassis leg holed and corroded , out with prescribed areas
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear , trailing arm prescribed area corroded
    • 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 Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder body corrosion
  4. Pass95,539 miles (+1,009)2 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    95,539 miles
    Test number
    478280401286
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear chassis legs (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe/s corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe/s corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Trailing arm mount area at sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive mounts on chassis legs (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnable to fully check outer sill areas due to factory fitted plastic covers
  5. Pass94,530 miles (+70)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    94,530 miles
    Test number
    833947707806
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nsr osr slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust rubber mounts missing center /rear box .. secured.
  6. Fail94,460 miles (+1,315)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,460 miles
    Test number
    693486721806
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nsr osr slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust rubber mounts missing center /rear box .. secured.
  7. Pass93,145 miles (+4)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    93,145 miles
    Test number
    378252896994
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySubframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  8. Fail93,141 miles (+1,375)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,141 miles
    Test number
    615927226226
    • MajorFront Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySubframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  9. Pass91,766 miles (+6)2 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    91,766 miles
    Test number
    243889300498
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective Both smearing screen (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorSteering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both starting to corrode. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking lever return spring insecure.Not affecting operation just now.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both. corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both starting to corrode. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • 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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
  10. Fail91,760 miles (+1,813)3 major1 repaired2 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,760 miles
    Test number
    674501001257
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high Both. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective Both smearing screen (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorSteering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both starting to corrode. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking lever return spring insecure.Not affecting operation just now.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both. corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both starting to corrode. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • 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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
  11. Pass89,947 miles (+28)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    89,947 miles
    Test number
    834067140175
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  12. Fail89,919 miles (+3,489)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,919 miles
    Test number
    305962507830
    • MajorOffside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  13. Pass86,430 miles (+3,863)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    86,430 miles
    Test number
    147671175531
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section (6.1.2 (a))
  14. Pass82,567 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    82,567 miles
    Test number
    781634675784
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
  15. Fail82,567 miles (+2,209)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,567 miles
    Test number
    680741365718
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
  16. Pass80,358 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    80,358 miles
    Test number
    456118935011
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  17. Fail80,358 miles (+2,422)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,358 miles
    Test number
    470073482221
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  18. Pass77,936 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    77,936 miles
    Test number
    695882905266
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  19. Fail77,936 miles (+3,263)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,936 miles
    Test number
    729511205251
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  20. Pass74,673 miles (+7,792)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    74,673 miles
    Test number
    678443384171
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  21. Pass66,881 miles (+7,808)18 advisories9 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    66,881 miles
    Test number
    926480303247
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteALL FOUR BRAKE DISCS ARE SLIGHTLY WORN ...
    • NoteBOTH FRONT HEADLAMP AIMS ARE AT THERE HIGHEST ACCEPTABLE POSITION ...
    • NoteBOTH FRONT STRUTS ARE STIFF ...
    • NoteEXHAUST CORRODED ...
    • NoteFULL UNDERSIDE OF THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN CHECKED, I.E FLOOR AREA ... APPLIED FINGER AND THUMB PRESSURE AS PER THE M.O.T MANUAL ...
    • NoteHEADLAMP ADJUSTER IS SET AT ZERO ...
    • NoteNEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE INNER AND OUTER SILLLS COULD NOT BE FULLY CHECKED DUE TO PLASTIC SILL COVERS ...
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteVEHICLE HAS A 7XPIN TOWBAR FITTED ...
  22. Pass59,073 miles (+4,443)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    59,073 miles
    Test number
    197486802285
    • NoteNearside front tyre close to limit
    • NoteSlight freeplay detected at steering wheel
  23. Pass54,630 miles (+6,503)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    54,630 miles
    Test number
    557627301279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass48,127 miles (+7,597)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    48,127 miles
    Test number
    900097700226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass40,530 miles (+7,442)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    40,530 miles
    Test number
    482872109245
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
  26. Pass33,088 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    33,088 miles
    Test number
    524948998158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail33,088 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,088 miles
    Test number
    270448598427
    • FailureCentre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Questions about LB05 XMK

Does LB05 XMK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB05 XMK is valid until 11 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB05 XMK?
The MOT on LB05 XMK is valid until 11 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 XMK done?
LB05 XMK was recorded at 97,738 miles at its MOT on 12 Nov 2025, an average of 3,732 miles a year.
Has LB05 XMK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 XMK has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LB05 XMK 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 XMK find?
LB05 XMK passed its latest MOT on 12 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: central rear exhaust mounting defective at front of rear silencer; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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