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Saab 9-5

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,985 cc

LB05 XNHMOT history

LB05 XNH is a silver petrol Saab 9-5 first used on 29 Jul 2005. Its MOT expired on 18 Aug 2026 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 85,865 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Aug 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 18 Aug 2026
Mileage
85,865 mi
At MOT on 19 Aug 2025
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,589 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 XNH
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
29 Jul 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB05 XNH was last recorded at 85,865 miles on 19 Aug 2025, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,859 miles · 6 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
3,589 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 85,865 miles
  • 2024 – 82,664 miles
  • 2023 – 79,789 miles
  • 2022 – 77,152 miles
  • 2021 – 73,215 miles
  • 2020 – 69,118 miles
  • 2019 – 65,890 miles
  • 2018 – 62,367 miles
  • 2017 – 58,398 miles
  • 2016 – 53,318 miles
  • 2015 – 49,445 miles
  • 2014 – 45,578 miles
  • 2013 – 42,099 miles
  • 2012 – 39,257 miles
  • 2011 – 36,185 miles
  • 2010 – 31,784 miles
  • 2009 – 28,246 miles
  • 2008 – 24,528 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,865 miles
  • AdvisoryAll steering and suspension components corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All flex hose ferrule corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake piper covered in grease and dirt (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2018

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 Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

23 tests since 17 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,865 miles (+6)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    85,865 miles
    Test number
    209804565241
    • AdvisoryAll steering and suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All flex hose ferrule corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake piper covered in grease and dirt (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail85,859 miles (+3,195)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,859 miles
    Test number
    561818338676
    • MajorFront Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll steering and suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All flex hose ferrule corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake piper covered in grease and dirt (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass82,664 miles (+2,875)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    82,664 miles
    Test number
    306860127982
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass79,789 miles (+2,637)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    79,789 miles
    Test number
    603289011042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass77,152 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    77,152 miles
    Test number
    899697080873
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Fail77,150 miles (+3,935)4 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,150 miles
    Test number
    997326201355
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • 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 Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Pass73,215 miles (+4,097)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    73,215 miles
    Test number
    631037671336
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass69,118 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    69,118 miles
    Test number
    620751738142
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail69,114 miles (+3,224)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,114 miles
    Test number
    480842601436
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Headlamp levelling device inoperative detached from lower arm (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass65,890 miles (+3,523)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    65,890 miles
    Test number
    354167127365
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass62,367 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    62,367 miles
    Test number
    416344729992
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Fail62,367 miles (+3,969)2 dangerous4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,367 miles
    Test number
    890752687776
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively stretched (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass58,398 miles (+5,080)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    58,398 miles
    Test number
    811938983363
    • AdvisorySmall play both front anti-roll bar links

  14. Pass53,318 miles (+3,873)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    53,318 miles
    Test number
    933601496087
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryHeadlight image poor
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass49,445 miles (+3,867)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    49,445 miles
    Test number
    616252325240
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteHeadlights poor beam image

  16. Pass45,578 miles (+3,479)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    45,578 miles
    Test number
    568329104215
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  17. Pass42,099 miles (+2,842)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    42,099 miles
    Test number
    365557703427
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass39,257 miles (+3,072)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    39,257 miles
    Test number
    436495312229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass36,185 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    36,185 miles
    Test number
    708904221209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail36,179 miles (+4,395)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,179 miles
    Test number
    456304221254
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass31,784 miles (+3,538)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    31,784 miles
    Test number
    750866810207
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass28,246 miles (+3,718)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    28,246 miles
    Test number
    512462119201
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on outer edges
    • NoteO/s/r tyre has a cut in the tread

  23. Pass24,528 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    24,528 miles
    Test number
    992269398180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB05 XNH

Does LB05 XNH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB05 XNH expired on 18 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB05 XNH?
The MOT on LB05 XNH expired on 18 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB05 XNH done?
LB05 XNH was recorded at 85,865 miles at its MOT on 19 Aug 2025, an average of 3,589 miles a year.
Has LB05 XNH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 XNH has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on LB05 XNH 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 XNH find?
LB05 XNH passed its latest MOT on 19 Aug 2025 with 6 advisories: all steering and suspension components corroded; brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all flex hose ferrule corroded; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake piper covered in grease and dirt, and 3 more.

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