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Saab 9-5

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,990 cc

LB52 ETYMOT history

LB52 ETY is a silver petrol Saab 9-5 first used on 29 Jan 2003. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 31 MOT tests, with 213,671 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Jan 2027
Mileage
213,671 mi
At MOT on 28 Jan 2026
MOT tests
31
19 passed · 12 failed
Per year
8,733 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB52 ETY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,990 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
29 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB52 ETY was last recorded at 213,671 miles on 28 Jan 2026, 292 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
213,379 miles · 31 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
292 miles
Average per year
8,733 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 213,671 miles
  • 2025 – 213,379 miles
  • 2024 – 204,807 miles
  • 2023 – 204,784 miles
  • 2022 – 199,168 miles
  • 2021 – 196,372 miles
  • 2020 – 194,015 miles
  • 2019 – 191,787 miles
  • 2018 – 184,441 miles
  • 2017 – 176,005 miles
  • 2016 – 161,262 miles
  • 2015 – 151,660 miles
  • 2014 – 140,137 miles
  • 2013 – 127,399 miles
  • 2012 – 118,590 miles
  • 2011 – 109,677 miles
  • 2009 – 85,632 miles
  • 2008 – 72,414 miles
  • 2007 – 58,545 miles
  • 2006 – 45,654 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass213,671 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

31 tests since 2 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass213,671 miles (+292)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    213,671 miles
    Test number
    760182343819
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail213,379 miles (+3,687)7 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    213,379 miles
    Test number
    576472329692
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust flexi section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass209,692 miles (+294)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    209,692 miles
    Test number
    690334449527

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail209,398 miles (+4,591)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    209,398 miles
    Test number
    781382629714
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass204,807 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    204,807 miles
    Test number
    997958830785

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail204,784 miles (+5,616)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    204,784 miles
    Test number
    208647331781
    • DangerousFluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety fuel leak from filter (8.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded across vehicle above rear subframe. (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass199,168 miles (+22)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    199,168 miles
    Test number
    877167619473
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Fail199,146 miles (+2,774)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    199,146 miles
    Test number
    101646333018
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor both sides (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  9. Pass196,372 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    196,372 miles
    Test number
    199573752455
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail196,368 miles (+212)8 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,368 miles
    Test number
    682051326629
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended not releasing under tension (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorRear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn outer joint both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSide repeater incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  11. Fail196,156 miles (+52)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,156 miles
    Test number
    708990577208
    • MajorCentral Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Fail196,104 miles (+2,089)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,104 miles
    Test number
    177074886628
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipes in front of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm foremost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm foremost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass194,015 miles (+2,228)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    194,015 miles
    Test number
    542650881629

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass191,787 miles (+7,346)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    191,787 miles
    Test number
    603884018282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass184,441 miles (+276)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    184,441 miles
    Test number
    383461814837
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  16. Fail184,165 miles (+8,160)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,165 miles
    Test number
    418461923112
    • MajorAll direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box outer casing corroded
    • AdvisoryParking brake has little reserve travel

  17. Pass176,005 miles (+14,743)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    176,005 miles
    Test number
    808919952809
    • AdvisoryPatches of corrosion

  18. Pass161,262 miles (+9,602)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    161,262 miles
    Test number
    928806694789
    • AdvisoryLow effort o/s/r handbrake

  19. Pass151,660 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    151,660 miles
    Test number
    586674822288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail151,660 miles (+11,523)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,660 miles
    Test number
    609033930711
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  21. Pass140,137 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    140,137 miles
    Test number
    837592384254
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  22. Fail140,137 miles (+12,738)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,137 miles
    Test number
    876682384246
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass127,399 miles (+8,809)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    127,399 miles
    Test number
    196448583217
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass118,590 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    118,590 miles
    Test number
    265118472200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail118,590 miles (+8,913)1 failure1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,590 miles
    Test number
    538168672217
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  26. Pass109,677 miles (+24,045)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    109,677 miles
    Test number
    679454591222
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  27. Pass85,632 miles (+13,218)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    85,632 miles
    Test number
    550758009328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass72,414 miles (+13,869)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    72,414 miles
    Test number
    803721818303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass58,545 miles (+25)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    58,545 miles
    Test number
    984809597212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail58,520 miles (+12,866)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,520 miles
    Test number
    980278497219
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

  31. Pass45,654 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    45,654 miles
    Test number
    483016206347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB52 ETY

Does LB52 ETY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB52 ETY is valid until 29 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB52 ETY?
The MOT on LB52 ETY is valid until 29 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB52 ETY done?
LB52 ETY was recorded at 213,671 miles at its MOT on 28 Jan 2026, an average of 8,733 miles a year.
Has LB52 ETY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB52 ETY has failed 12 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LB52 ETY 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 LB52 ETY find?
LB52 ETY passed its latest MOT on 28 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; rear anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both.

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