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Saab 9-5

Blue · Petrol · 2007 · 2,290 cc

LB07 XCXMOT history

LB07 XCX is a blue petrol Saab 9-5 first used on 6 Jul 2007. Its MOT is valid until 31 Aug 2027 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 162,719 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 31 Aug 2027
Mileage
162,719 mi
At MOT on 24 Aug 2026
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,659 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB07 XCX
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
6 Jul 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB07 XCX was last recorded at 162,719 miles on 24 Aug 2026, 5,072 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
157,647 miles · 1 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
5,072 miles
Average per year
8,659 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 162,719 miles
  • 2025 – 157,647 miles
  • 2024 – 152,393 miles
  • 2023 – 148,665 miles
  • 2022 – 140,929 miles
  • 2021 – 133,059 miles
  • 2020 – 128,069 miles
  • 2019 – 125,108 miles
  • 2018 – 118,774 miles
  • 2017 – 112,918 miles
  • 2016 – 99,042 miles
  • 2015 – 83,674 miles
  • 2014 – 72,244 miles
  • 2013 – 58,754 miles
  • 2012 – 43,283 miles
  • 2011 – 30,310 miles
  • 2010 – 22,993 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass162,719 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

24 tests since 5 Jul 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass162,719 miles (+5,072)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    162,719 miles
    Test number
    568095839616
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass157,647 miles (+8)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    157,647 miles
    Test number
    844405258938
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail157,639 miles (+5,246)2 major14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,639 miles
    Test number
    666003815191
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass152,393 miles (+9)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    152,393 miles
    Test number
    372063266748
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Fail152,384 miles (+3,719)2 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,384 miles
    Test number
    997582761026
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorService brake lagging in operation Brake pedal very spongy goes to the floor with no effort. (1.2.1 (d))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass148,665 miles (+12)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    148,665 miles
    Test number
    913160012854
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear light corrosion to rear sub frame

  7. Fail148,653 miles (+7,724)5 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,653 miles
    Test number
    308214159704
    • MajorFront Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn front sub frame rear bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer boot insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both trailing arm bushes excessive worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear suspension arm bushes to hub upper and lower excessive worn both nsr and osr (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective both hangers split (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn edges and out of shape (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear rear subframe corroded

  8. Pass140,929 miles (+5)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    140,929 miles
    Test number
    736635841029
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail140,924 miles (+7,865)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,924 miles
    Test number
    318867921010
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass133,059 miles (+4,990)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    133,059 miles
    Test number
    485382388218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass128,069 miles (+2,961)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    128,069 miles
    Test number
    130880987017
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencers deteriorated/outer skins pealing

  12. Pass125,108 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    125,108 miles
    Test number
    692257839461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail125,108 miles (+6,334)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,108 miles
    Test number
    956645629460
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  14. Pass118,774 miles (+5,856)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    118,774 miles
    Test number
    667507441813

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass112,918 miles (+13,876)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    112,918 miles
    Test number
    430465180689

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass99,042 miles (+15,368)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    99,042 miles
    Test number
    826310942100
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass83,674 miles (+11,430)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    83,674 miles
    Test number
    169021405208
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass72,244 miles (+13,490)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    72,244 miles
    Test number
    568250994185
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass58,754 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2014
    Odometer
    58,754 miles
    Test number
    948863143183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail58,754 miles (+15,471)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,754 miles
    Test number
    298730523441
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureHeadlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

  21. Fail43,283 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,283 miles
    Test number
    195591922100
    • Repaired at testParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  22. Pass43,283 miles (+12,973)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2013
    Odometer
    43,283 miles
    Test number
    358371022199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass30,310 miles (+7,317)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2012
    Odometer
    30,310 miles
    Test number
    366535221160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass22,993 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    22,993 miles
    Test number
    321466780155
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about LB07 XCX

Does LB07 XCX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB07 XCX is valid until 31 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB07 XCX?
The MOT on LB07 XCX is valid until 31 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB07 XCX done?
LB07 XCX was recorded at 162,719 miles at its MOT on 24 Aug 2026, an average of 8,659 miles a year.
Has LB07 XCX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB07 XCX has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on LB07 XCX 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 XCX find?
LB07 XCX passed its latest MOT on 24 Aug 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm.; nearside rear upper suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 3 more.

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