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Saab 9-5

Beige · Petrol · 2007 · 2,290 cc

LB07 OVJMOT history

LB07 OVJ is a beige petrol Saab 9-5 first used on 29 Jun 2007. Its MOT is valid until 30 Apr 2027 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 164,343 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Apr 2027
Mileage
164,343 mi
At MOT on 1 May 2026
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,058 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB07 OVJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-5
Colour
Beige
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,290 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
29 Jun 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
1 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB07 OVJ was last recorded at 164,343 miles on 1 May 2026, 7,374 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
156,969 miles · 18 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
7,374 miles
Average per year
8,058 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 164,343 miles
  • 2025 – 156,969 miles
  • 2024 – 149,590 miles
  • 2023 – 142,418 miles
  • 2022 – 138,383 miles
  • 2021 – 135,850 miles
  • 2020 – 133,202 miles
  • 2019 – 128,304 miles
  • 2018 – 125,492 miles
  • 2017 – 120,773 miles
  • 2016 – 113,097 miles
  • 2015 – 96,001 miles
  • 2014 – 90,053 miles
  • 2013 – 77,045 miles
  • 2012 – 65,997 miles
  • 2011 – 51,895 miles
  • 2010 – 37,872 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass164,343 miles
  • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on inner & outer edge
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisorySmall blow from front exhaust flexi section

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2016

Full MOT history

21 tests since 20 Aug 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass164,343 miles (+7,374)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    164,343 miles
    Test number
    253369325718
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on inner & outer edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySmall blow from front exhaust flexi section

  2. Pass156,969 miles (+7,379)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    156,969 miles
    Test number
    878567730285
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass149,590 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    149,590 miles
    Test number
    700442756694
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail149,588 miles (+7,170)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,588 miles
    Test number
    352482350390
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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))

  5. Pass142,418 miles (+4,035)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    142,418 miles
    Test number
    730563538136
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive under vehicle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass138,383 miles (+2,533)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    138,383 miles
    Test number
    458557105936
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass135,850 miles (+2,648)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    135,850 miles
    Test number
    647543071476
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoolant level low

  8. Pass133,202 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    133,202 miles
    Test number
    258916006070
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail133,202 miles (+4,898)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,202 miles
    Test number
    507782337972
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge bald (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass128,304 miles (+2,812)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    128,304 miles
    Test number
    749310753681
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass125,492 miles (+4,719)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    125,492 miles
    Test number
    508984638036
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass120,773 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    120,773 miles
    Test number
    578607481945

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail120,773 miles (+7,676)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,773 miles
    Test number
    136250015113
    • DangerousNearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush as marked (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass113,097 miles (+17,096)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    113,097 miles
    Test number
    203272132585
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass96,001 miles (+5,948)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    96,001 miles
    Test number
    196055575496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass90,053 miles (+13,008)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    90,053 miles
    Test number
    458952434251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass77,045 miles (+11,048)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    77,045 miles
    Test number
    335507203266
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass65,997 miles (+14,102)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    65,997 miles
    Test number
    996689912290
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass51,895 miles (+14,023)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    51,895 miles
    Test number
    196054821280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass37,872 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    37,872 miles
    Test number
    410852930297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail37,871 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,871 miles
    Test number
    171482230268
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LB07 OVJ

Does LB07 OVJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB07 OVJ is valid until 30 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB07 OVJ?
The MOT on LB07 OVJ is valid until 30 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB07 OVJ done?
LB07 OVJ was recorded at 164,343 miles at its MOT on 1 May 2026, an average of 8,058 miles a year.
Has LB07 OVJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB07 OVJ has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on LB07 OVJ 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 OVJ find?
LB07 OVJ passed its latest MOT on 1 May 2026 with 4 advisories: both front tyres wearing on inner & outer edge; nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively; offside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed, and 1 more.

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