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Saab 9-5

Blue · Petrol · 2007 · 2,290 cc

LB07 CXFMOT history

LB07 CXF is a blue petrol Saab 9-5 first used on 11 Jul 2007. Its MOT expired on 21 Nov 2025 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 197,258 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Nov 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Nov 2025
Mileage
197,258 mi
At MOT on 15 Nov 2024
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
11,453 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB07 CXF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,290 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
11 Jul 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
15 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB07 CXF was last recorded at 197,258 miles on 15 Nov 2024, 3,997 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
193,261 miles · 10 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
3,997 miles
Average per year
11,453 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 197,258 miles
  • 2023 – 193,261 miles
  • 2022 – 187,585 miles
  • 2021 – 178,237 miles
  • 2020 – 169,760 miles
  • 2019 – 158,019 miles
  • 2018 – 146,346 miles
  • 2017 – 134,752 miles
  • 2016 – 122,641 miles
  • 2015 – 109,546 miles
  • 2014 – 91,568 miles
  • 2013 – 78,086 miles
  • 2012 – 56,311 miles
  • 2011 – 48,683 miles
  • 2010 – 33,387 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass197,258 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Front Coolant leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear exhaust rubber missing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

24 tests since 26 Jul 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass197,258 miles (+3,997)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    197,258 miles
    Test number
    808066510013
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass193,261 miles (+5,676)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    193,261 miles
    Test number
    506862046672

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass187,585 miles (+146)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    187,585 miles
    Test number
    835119757279
    • AdvisoryFront Coolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear exhaust rubber missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Fail187,439 miles (+9,202)2 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,439 miles
    Test number
    736351800360
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear exhaust rubber missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass178,237 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    178,237 miles
    Test number
    500931749345
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail178,237 miles (+8,477)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,237 miles
    Test number
    589102422667
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass169,760 miles (+40)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    169,760 miles
    Test number
    343622975423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail169,720 miles (+11,701)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,720 miles
    Test number
    352561972523
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  9. Pass158,019 miles (+198)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    158,019 miles
    Test number
    608312442989
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  10. Fail157,821 miles (+11,475)6 major3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,821 miles
    Test number
    187744631630
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  11. Pass146,346 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    146,346 miles
    Test number
    696694613204
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre rubber slightly deteriorating (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust rubber mount missing

  12. Fail146,346 miles (+11,594)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,346 miles
    Test number
    542511870290
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre rubber slightly deteriorating (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust rubber mount missing

  13. Pass134,752 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    134,752 miles
    Test number
    582257738502
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Fail134,748 miles (+12,107)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,748 miles
    Test number
    773193857675
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside dip headlamp dim
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass122,641 miles (+13,095)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    122,641 miles
    Test number
    871694941001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass109,546 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    109,546 miles
    Test number
    435176073936
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle exhaust connection (7.1.2)

  17. Fail109,546 miles (+17,978)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,546 miles
    Test number
    641219187265
    • Repaired at testNearside Brake cable insecure parking brake (3.5.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Brake cable insecure parking brake (3.5.1d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle exhaust connection (7.1.2)

  18. Pass91,568 miles (+122)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    91,568 miles
    Test number
    579556554351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail91,446 miles (+180)4 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,446 miles
    Test number
    498053554461
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres wearing edges

  20. Fail91,266 miles (+13,180)2 failures2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,266 miles
    Test number
    897571654312
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteEngine management light on.
    • NoteExhaust heatshield loose.
    • NoteRear tyres nearing wear limits.

  21. Pass78,086 miles (+21,775)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    78,086 miles
    Test number
    566962833372
    • NoteNearside wiper split but still clearing screen

  22. Pass56,311 miles (+7,628)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    56,311 miles
    Test number
    469695982118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass48,683 miles (+15,296)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    48,683 miles
    Test number
    877726601260
    • NoteNearside front tyre is on the limit.
    • NoteOffside front tyre is on the limit.

  24. Pass33,387 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    33,387 miles
    Test number
    321677400459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB07 CXF

Does LB07 CXF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB07 CXF expired on 21 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB07 CXF?
The MOT on LB07 CXF expired on 21 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB07 CXF done?
LB07 CXF was recorded at 197,258 miles at its MOT on 15 Nov 2024, an average of 11,453 miles a year.
Has LB07 CXF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB07 CXF has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on LB07 CXF 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 LB07 CXF find?
LB07 CXF passed its latest MOT on 15 Nov 2024 with 7 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; front oil leak, but not excessive; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened, and 4 more.

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