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Saab 9-5

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,990 cc

LB05 XWRMOT history

LB05 XWR is a blue petrol Saab 9-5 first used on 29 Jul 2005. Its MOT is valid until 16 Dec 2026 and it has passed 16 of 18 MOT tests, with 93,373 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Dec 2026
Mileage
93,373 mi
At MOT on 17 Dec 2025
MOT tests
18
16 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,131 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 XWR
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,990 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
29 Jul 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB05 XWR was last recorded at 93,373 miles on 17 Dec 2025, 3,064 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
90,309 miles · 26 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
3,064 miles
Average per year
4,131 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 93,373 miles
  • 2024 – 90,309 miles
  • 2023 – 85,848 miles
  • 2022 – 81,457 miles
  • 2021 – 78,508 miles
  • 2018 – 75,477 miles
  • 2017 – 68,651 miles
  • 2016 – 62,386 miles
  • 2015 – 55,323 miles
  • 2014 – 46,433 miles
  • 2013 – 37,901 miles
  • 2012 – 33,306 miles
  • 2011 – 30,353 miles
  • 2010 – 27,729 miles
  • 2009 – 24,688 miles
  • 2008 – 21,336 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,373 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

18 tests since 9 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,373 miles (+3,064)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    93,373 miles
    Test number
    890296929659
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass90,309 miles (+4,461)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    90,309 miles
    Test number
    509626748001
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  3. Pass85,848 miles (+4,391)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    85,848 miles
    Test number
    848475816407
    • MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded

  4. Pass81,457 miles (+2,949)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    81,457 miles
    Test number
    266470594023
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust Poor condition
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted
    • AdvisorySlight play in gearbox mount

  5. Pass78,508 miles (+3,031)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    78,508 miles
    Test number
    111529256123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass75,477 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    75,477 miles
    Test number
    271590888835
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  7. Fail75,477 miles (+6,826)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,477 miles
    Test number
    266242008477
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  8. Pass68,651 miles (+6,265)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    68,651 miles
    Test number
    872296760719
    • AdvisoryDamage to offside front wing
    • AdvisoryFront Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Nearside and offside (1.7.5a)

  9. Pass62,386 miles (+7,063)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    62,386 miles
    Test number
    213381915988
    • AdvisoryBody damage to offside
    • AdvisoryOuter sill covers fitted

  10. Pass55,323 miles (+8,890)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    55,323 miles
    Test number
    573133774530
    • AdvisoryDoor sill covers fitted

  11. Pass46,433 miles (+8,532)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    46,433 miles
    Test number
    355861734406
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOuter sill covers fitted

  12. Fail37,901 miles1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,901 miles
    Test number
    175382943231
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCentre stop light not working

  13. Pass37,901 miles (+4,595)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    37,901 miles
    Test number
    365182743438
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCentre stop light not working

  14. Pass33,306 miles (+2,953)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    33,306 miles
    Test number
    807872802275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass30,353 miles (+2,624)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    30,353 miles
    Test number
    618188801216
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass27,729 miles (+3,041)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    27,729 miles
    Test number
    831923500265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass24,688 miles (+3,352)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    24,688 miles
    Test number
    944388199173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass21,336 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    21,336 miles
    Test number
    181651398187
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

Questions about LB05 XWR

Does LB05 XWR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB05 XWR is valid until 16 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB05 XWR?
The MOT on LB05 XWR is valid until 16 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB05 XWR done?
LB05 XWR was recorded at 93,373 miles at its MOT on 17 Dec 2025, an average of 4,131 miles a year.
Has LB05 XWR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 XWR has failed 2 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Aug 2018.
Has the mileage on LB05 XWR 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 XWR find?
LB05 XWR passed its latest MOT on 17 Dec 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; rear brake disc worn, but not excessively; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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