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Saab 9-5

Black · Petrol · 2007 · 2,290 cc

LB07 LFJMOT history

LB07 LFJ is a black petrol Saab 9-5 first used on 6 Jul 2007. Its MOT expired on 10 Jan 2025 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 129,454 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jan 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 10 Jan 2025
Mileage
129,454 mi
At MOT on 3 Jan 2025
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,844 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB07 LFJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,290 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
6 Jul 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
3 Jan 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB07 LFJ was last recorded at 129,454 miles on 3 Jan 2025, 921 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,533 miles · 5 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
921 miles
Average per year
5,844 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 129,454 miles
  • 2024 – 128,533 miles
  • 2022 – 127,477 miles
  • 2021 – 126,693 miles
  • 2020 – 125,928 miles
  • 2019 – 118,128 miles
  • 2018 – 113,673 miles
  • 2017 – 109,625 miles
  • 2016 – 105,057 miles
  • 2015 – 98,063 miles
  • 2014 – 84,891 miles
  • 2013 – 75,044 miles
  • 2012 – 65,932 miles
  • 2011 – 54,691 miles
  • 2010 – 44,424 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail129,454 miles
  • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2018

What MOT failures 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 exhaust badly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

Full MOT history

22 tests since 17 Jun 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail129,454 miles (+921)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,454 miles
    Test number
    169258184709
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass128,533 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    128,533 miles
    Test number
    681767438741
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryDamp around corroded fuel filter no obvious leak

  3. Fail128,533 miles (+1,056)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,533 miles
    Test number
    167055094913
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryDamp around corroded fuel filter no obvious leak

  4. Pass127,477 miles (+762)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    127,477 miles
    Test number
    158164522035
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass126,715 miles (+22)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    126,715 miles
    Test number
    778222923682
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust badly corroded

  6. Fail126,693 miles (+765)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,693 miles
    Test number
    742532320864
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.4 (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust badly corroded

  7. Pass125,928 miles (+7,800)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    125,928 miles
    Test number
    404334884127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass118,128 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    118,128 miles
    Test number
    231719857984

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail118,118 miles (+4,445)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,118 miles
    Test number
    751946863858
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

  10. Pass113,673 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    113,673 miles
    Test number
    406065262241
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail113,673 miles (+4,048)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,673 miles
    Test number
    478169302451
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass109,625 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    109,625 miles
    Test number
    762065023225
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail109,625 miles (+4,568)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,625 miles
    Test number
    944209259143
    • Repaired at testFront Front constant velocity joint is insecure both (2.5.C.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass105,057 miles (+6,994)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    105,057 miles
    Test number
    894920275262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass98,063 miles (+13,172)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    98,063 miles
    Test number
    379962595111
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass84,891 miles (+9,847)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    84,891 miles
    Test number
    679513284157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass75,044 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    75,044 miles
    Test number
    629481073185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail75,043 miles (+9,111)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,043 miles
    Test number
    278611773468
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  19. Pass65,932 miles (+11,241)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    65,932 miles
    Test number
    217720282164
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteHeadlamp self levelling system warning lamp indicates a fault

  20. Pass54,691 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    54,691 miles
    Test number
    976408561123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail54,690 miles (+10,266)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,690 miles
    Test number
    356598661142
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass44,424 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    44,424 miles
    Test number
    884148960141
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LB07 LFJ

Does LB07 LFJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB07 LFJ expired on 10 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB07 LFJ?
The MOT on LB07 LFJ expired on 10 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB07 LFJ done?
LB07 LFJ was recorded at 129,454 miles at its MOT on 3 Jan 2025, an average of 5,844 miles a year.
Has LB07 LFJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB07 LFJ has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LB07 LFJ 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 LFJ find?
LB07 LFJ failed its latest MOT on 3 Jan 2025 with 2 major defects and 3 advisories: nearside rear inner suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch; offside rear inner suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch; nearside front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule, and 2 more.

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