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Saab 9-5

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,990 cc

LB05 XMSMOT history

LB05 XMS is a silver petrol Saab 9-5 first used on 28 Jul 2005. Its MOT expired on 1 Aug 2025 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 126,062 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jul 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 1 Aug 2025
Mileage
126,062 mi
At MOT on 30 Jul 2024
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,896 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 XMS
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 expired on 1 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
30 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB05 XMS was last recorded at 126,062 miles on 30 Jul 2024, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,061 miles · 29 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
5,896 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 126,062 miles
  • 2023 – 123,395 miles
  • 2022 – 120,728 miles
  • 2021 – 117,880 miles
  • 2020 – 115,415 miles
  • 2019 – 111,842 miles
  • 2018 – 106,438 miles
  • 2017 – 101,233 miles
  • 2016 – 95,518 miles
  • 2015 – 87,589 miles
  • 2014 – 81,523 miles
  • 2013 – 75,092 miles
  • 2012 – 68,237 miles
  • 2011 – 62,372 miles
  • 2010 – 54,067 miles
  • 2009 – 42,479 miles
  • 2008 – 31,619 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,062 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror glass deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi to hub (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi to hub (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened subframe and suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 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.

  • Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass126,062 miles (+1)1 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    126,062 miles
    Test number
    724136497188
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror glass deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi to hub (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi to hub (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened subframe and suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail126,061 miles (+2,666)1 dangerous1 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,061 miles
    Test number
    841453539264
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror glass deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi to hub (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi to hub (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened subframe and suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass123,395 miles (+36)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    123,395 miles
    Test number
    842276140114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail123,359 miles (+2,631)1 dangerous6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,359 miles
    Test number
    349058012525
    • DangerousExhaust fouling fuel tank heat shield
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Fuel tank insecure Tank strap corroded and broken (6.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded Main brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass120,728 miles (+2,848)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    120,728 miles
    Test number
    941649681479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass117,880 miles (+2,465)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    117,880 miles
    Test number
    727284802417
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass115,415 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    115,415 miles
    Test number
    337203098948
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail115,412 miles (+3,570)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,412 miles
    Test number
    241454207481
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass111,842 miles (+5,404)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    111,842 miles
    Test number
    219811585651
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi to hub (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from rear to front of car (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi to hub (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass106,438 miles (+5,205)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    106,438 miles
    Test number
    388299438604
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi to front of car (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hub (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi to front of car (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hub (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass101,233 miles (+5,715)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    101,233 miles
    Test number
    318033123088
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi to hub (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush at hub (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi to hub (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass95,518 miles (+7,929)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    95,518 miles
    Test number
    592961525365
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  13. Pass87,589 miles (+6,066)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    87,589 miles
    Test number
    399821615482
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass81,523 miles (+6,431)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    81,523 miles
    Test number
    349884304496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass75,092 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    75,092 miles
    Test number
    489583713257
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteTested in wet conditions

  16. Fail75,092 miles (+6,855)4 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,092 miles
    Test number
    599021313254
    • FailureMain beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteTested in wet conditions

  17. Pass68,237 miles (+5,865)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    68,237 miles
    Test number
    547957202267
    • NoteRear exhaust silencer outer skin coming adrift

  18. Pass62,372 miles (+8,305)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    62,372 miles
    Test number
    917483091103
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  19. Pass54,067 miles (+11,588)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    54,067 miles
    Test number
    254420300215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass42,479 miles (+10,860)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    42,479 miles
    Test number
    390160219449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass31,619 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    31,619 miles
    Test number
    361605208407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB05 XMS

Does LB05 XMS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB05 XMS expired on 1 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB05 XMS?
The MOT on LB05 XMS expired on 1 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB05 XMS done?
LB05 XMS was recorded at 126,062 miles at its MOT on 30 Jul 2024, an average of 5,896 miles a year.
Has LB05 XMS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 XMS has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on LB05 XMS 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 XMS find?
LB05 XMS passed its latest MOT on 30 Jul 2024 with 1 minor defect and 12 advisories: nearside front obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror glass deteriorated; front oil leak, but not excessive engine oil; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened, and 10 more.

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