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Saab 9-5

Black · Petrol · 2007 · 2,290 cc

LB07 XCTMOT history

LB07 XCT is a black petrol Saab 9-5 first used on 6 Jul 2007. Its MOT expired on 11 May 2025 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 139,416 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 May 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 11 May 2025
Mileage
139,416 mi
At MOT on 9 May 2025
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,330 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB07 XCT
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 11 May 2025
Latest MOT test
9 May 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB07 XCT was last recorded at 139,416 miles on 9 May 2025, 4,878 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,538 miles · 26 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
4,878 miles
Average per year
8,330 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 139,416 miles
  • 2024 – 134,538 miles
  • 2023 – 130,782 miles
  • 2022 – 127,044 miles
  • 2021 – 120,319 miles
  • 2020 – 116,831 miles
  • 2019 – 110,180 miles
  • 2018 – 101,959 miles
  • 2017 – 91,011 miles
  • 2016 – 82,548 miles
  • 2015 – 74,199 miles
  • 2014 – 65,362 miles
  • 2013 – 54,221 miles
  • 2012 – 41,618 miles
  • 2011 – 24,455 miles
  • 2010 – 16,074 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail139,416 miles
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryBoth front lower suspension arms very rusty
  • AdvisoryCentre silencer rustyRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryChild seats in rear not allowing full inspection of seat belts
  • AdvisoryO/s fuel tank strap rustyRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leaksRecorded at 7 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryPas pipes damp
  • AdvisoryRear suspension rusty
  • AdvisoryWindscreen light scratches

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.

  • Fuel tank strap rusty

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Rear silencer very rusty

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail139,416 miles (+4,878)5 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,416 miles
    Test number
    785474788543
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryBoth front lower suspension arms very rusty
    • AdvisoryCentre silencer rusty
    • AdvisoryChild seats in rear not allowing full inspection of seat belts
    • AdvisoryO/s fuel tank strap rusty
    • AdvisoryOil leaks
    • AdvisoryPas pipes damp
    • AdvisoryRear suspension rusty
    • AdvisoryWindscreen light scratches

  2. Pass134,538 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2025
    Odometer
    134,538 miles
    Test number
    136270211012
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryBoth front suspension arms very rusty
    • AdvisoryCentre silencer rusty
    • AdvisoryO/s fuel tank strap rusty
    • AdvisoryOil leaks
    • AdvisoryRear suspension and rear chassis rusty

  3. Fail134,538 miles (+3,756)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,538 miles
    Test number
    506155704982
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryBoth front suspension arms very rusty
    • AdvisoryCentre silencer rusty
    • AdvisoryO/s fuel tank strap rusty
    • AdvisoryOil leaks
    • AdvisoryRear suspension and rear chassis rusty

  4. Pass130,782 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2024
    Odometer
    130,782 miles
    Test number
    812142061694
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryBoth front lower suspension arms rusty
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres getting low on edges
    • AdvisoryCentre silencer getting rusty
    • AdvisoryFuel tank strap rusty
    • AdvisoryOil leaks

  5. Fail130,782 miles (+3,738)1 repaired1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,782 miles
    Test number
    903478743085
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryBoth front lower suspension arms rusty
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres getting low on edges
    • AdvisoryCentre silencer getting rusty
    • AdvisoryFuel tank strap rusty
    • AdvisoryOil leaks

  6. Pass127,044 miles (+6,725)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    127,044 miles
    Test number
    956541638966
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryBoth front lower arms rusty
    • AdvisoryCentre and front flexi pipes rusty
    • AdvisoryFuel tank straps rusty
    • AdvisoryOil leaks

  7. Pass120,319 miles (+3,488)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    120,319 miles
    Test number
    320205553391
    • AdvisoryBoth front lower arms getting rusty
    • AdvisoryBoth rear chassis rails getting rusty
    • AdvisoryO/s fuel tank strap very rusty
    • AdvisoryOil leaks
    • AdvisoryRear metal brake pipes getting rusty
    • AdvisoryRear silencer very rusty

  8. Pass116,831 miles (+6,651)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    116,831 miles
    Test number
    460004496351
    • AdvisoryOil leaks

  9. Pass110,180 miles (+8,221)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    110,180 miles
    Test number
    950440235819

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass101,959 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    101,959 miles
    Test number
    815278205194
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank strap rusty
    • AdvisoryOil leaks
    • AdvisoryRear silencer very rusty

  11. Fail101,959 miles (+10,948)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,959 miles
    Test number
    902718578511
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank strap rusty
    • AdvisoryOil leaks
    • AdvisoryRear silencer very rusty

  12. Pass91,011 miles (+8,463)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    91,011 miles
    Test number
    949136909811
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Pass82,548 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    82,548 miles
    Test number
    395718969984
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear silencer rusty
    • AdvisoryRear trailing arm bushes split

  14. Fail82,548 miles (+8,349)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,548 miles
    Test number
    819601344727
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear silencer rusty
    • AdvisoryRear trailing arm bushes split

  15. Pass74,199 miles (+8,837)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    74,199 miles
    Test number
    246412095447
    • 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)

  16. Pass65,362 miles (+11,141)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    65,362 miles
    Test number
    668685684151
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass54,221 miles (+12,603)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    54,221 miles
    Test number
    355289093118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass41,618 miles (+17,163)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    41,618 miles
    Test number
    929341092166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass24,455 miles (+8,381)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    24,455 miles
    Test number
    795929181137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass16,074 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    16,074 miles
    Test number
    960760200248
    • NoteCorrosion to front discs
    • NoteO/s door mirror cover missing
    • NoteO/s/f tyre low

Questions about LB07 XCT

Does LB07 XCT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB07 XCT expired on 11 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB07 XCT?
The MOT on LB07 XCT expired on 11 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB07 XCT done?
LB07 XCT was recorded at 139,416 miles at its MOT on 9 May 2025, an average of 8,330 miles a year.
Has LB07 XCT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB07 XCT has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 9 May 2025.
Has the mileage on LB07 XCT 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 XCT find?
LB07 XCT failed its latest MOT on 9 May 2025 with 5 major defects and 10 advisories: nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; offside front upper anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; offside headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect, and 12 more.

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