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Saab 9-5

Grey · Petrol · 2007 · 2,290 cc

LB07 XARMOT history

LB07 XAR is a grey petrol Saab 9-5 first used on 11 Jul 2007. Its MOT expired on 21 Jul 2023 and it has passed 13 of 21 MOT tests, with 137,105 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jul 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Jul 2023
Mileage
137,105 mi
At MOT on 22 Jul 2022
MOT tests
21
13 passed · 8 failed
Per year
9,979 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB07 XAR
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-5
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,290 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
11 Jul 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Jul 2023
Latest MOT test
22 Jul 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB07 XAR was last recorded at 137,105 miles on 22 Jul 2022, 9,159 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jul 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 2 Jul 2018: 1,770 miles, lower than 101,150 miles on 26 May 2017.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,946 miles · 20 Jul 2021
Between the last two tests
9,159 miles
Average per year
9,979 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 137,105 miles
  • 2021 – 127,946 miles
  • 2020 – 120,681 miles
  • 2019 – 115,521 miles
  • 2018 – 108,095 miles
  • 2017 – 101,150 miles
  • 2016 – 99,620 miles
  • 2015 – 88,142 miles
  • 2014 – 78,007 miles
  • 2013 – 69,194 miles
  • 2011 – 48,694 miles
  • 2010 – 17,449 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,105 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2017

Full MOT history

21 tests since 19 Jul 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass137,105 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    137,105 miles
    Test number
    540936544000
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail137,105 miles (+9,159)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,105 miles
    Test number
    463951955801
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass127,946 miles (+7,265)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    127,946 miles
    Test number
    822391315242
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass120,681 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    120,681 miles
    Test number
    923494863989
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail120,678 miles (+5,157)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,678 miles
    Test number
    300005314121
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass115,521 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    115,521 miles
    Test number
    221045205221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail115,521 miles (+7,426)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,521 miles
    Test number
    938438434440
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass108,095 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    108,095 miles
    Test number
    757929588806
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail1,770 miles (-99,380)2 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    1,770 miles
    Test number
    736080777753
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass101,150 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    101,150 miles
    Test number
    650880328349
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Fail101,150 miles (+1,530)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,150 miles
    Test number
    541193300880
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass99,620 miles (+11,478)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    99,620 miles
    Test number
    735744641191
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass88,142 miles (+77)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    88,142 miles
    Test number
    105491445029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail88,065 miles (+10,058)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,065 miles
    Test number
    299609125096
    • FailureHeadlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass78,007 miles (+38)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    78,007 miles
    Test number
    358610634046
    • NoteEngine fault lamp on

  16. Fail77,969 miles (+8,775)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,969 miles
    Test number
    228878724057
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine fault lamp on

  17. Pass69,194 miles (+20,500)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    69,194 miles
    Test number
    398027613036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass48,694 miles (+31,245)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    48,694 miles
    Test number
    499872861215
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront brake discs worn

  19. Pass17,449 miles (+168)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    17,449 miles
    Test number
    303613650258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass17,281 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    17,281 miles
    Test number
    301280600280
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail17,281 miles2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,281 miles
    Test number
    683350800250
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LB07 XAR

Does LB07 XAR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB07 XAR expired on 21 Jul 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB07 XAR?
The MOT on LB07 XAR expired on 21 Jul 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB07 XAR done?
LB07 XAR was recorded at 137,105 miles at its MOT on 22 Jul 2022, an average of 9,979 miles a year.
Has LB07 XAR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB07 XAR has failed 8 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on LB07 XAR ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 2 Jul 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB07 XAR find?
LB07 XAR passed its latest MOT on 22 Jul 2022 with 2 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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