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Saab 9-5

Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 2,290 cc

LB53 BWGMOT history

LB53 BWG is a grey petrol Saab 9-5 first used on 24 Nov 2003. Its MOT is valid until 3 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 66,609 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Dec 2026
Mileage
66,609 mi
At MOT on 26 Nov 2025
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,515 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 BWG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-5
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,290 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
24 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
26 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 BWG was last recorded at 66,609 miles on 26 Nov 2025, 6,518 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
60,091 miles · 28 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
6,518 miles
Average per year
2,515 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 66,609 miles
  • 2024 – 60,091 miles
  • 2023 – 58,663 miles
  • 2022 – 58,632 miles
  • 2021 – 58,400 miles
  • 2020 – 58,380 miles
  • 2019 – 58,061 miles
  • 2018 – 57,471 miles
  • 2017 – 56,649 miles
  • 2016 – 55,803 miles
  • 2015 – 54,502 miles
  • 2014 – 52,827 miles
  • 2013 – 50,763 miles
  • 2012 – 48,908 miles
  • 2011 – 46,459 miles
  • 2010 – 41,964 miles
  • 2009 – 37,263 miles
  • 2008 – 32,185 miles
  • 2007 – 25,507 miles
  • 2006 – 18,780 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass66,609 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019

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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2018–2023

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

26 tests since 20 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass66,609 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    66,609 miles
    Test number
    145894820010
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail66,607 miles (+6,516)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,607 miles
    Test number
    377405612676
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass60,091 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    60,091 miles
    Test number
    569723538734
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Fail60,070 miles (+1,407)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,070 miles
    Test number
    464484461463
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass58,663 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    58,663 miles
    Test number
    552717397291
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • 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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Fail58,663 miles (+31)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,663 miles
    Test number
    685452910967
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • 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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass58,632 miles (+232)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    58,632 miles
    Test number
    991612186135
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • 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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass58,400 miles (+20)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    58,400 miles
    Test number
    770461587696
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • 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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass58,380 miles (+319)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    58,380 miles
    Test number
    176135485695
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (outer wall) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • 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))

  10. Pass58,061 miles (+590)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    58,061 miles
    Test number
    532954895042
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Pass57,471 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    57,471 miles
    Test number
    856431605307
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  12. Fail57,471 miles (+822)2 dangerous2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,471 miles
    Test number
    610023718493
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  13. Pass56,649 miles (+846)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    56,649 miles
    Test number
    931084383359
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Pass55,803 miles (+1,301)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    55,803 miles
    Test number
    746640708222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass54,502 miles (+1,675)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    54,502 miles
    Test number
    553706393184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass52,827 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    52,827 miles
    Test number
    935520834395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail52,827 miles (+2,064)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,827 miles
    Test number
    145739424384
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

  18. Pass50,763 miles (+1,855)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    50,763 miles
    Test number
    556489623325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass48,908 miles (+2,449)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    48,908 miles
    Test number
    826969822303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass46,459 miles (+4,495)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    46,459 miles
    Test number
    605739521365
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOff side front tyre wearing on the out side and inside edges

  21. Pass41,964 miles (+4,701)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    41,964 miles
    Test number
    883922910343
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  22. Pass37,263 miles (+5,078)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    37,263 miles
    Test number
    830457629358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass32,185 miles (+6,678)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    32,185 miles
    Test number
    291931238323
    • NoteFRONT RIGHT WIPER BLADE SLIGHTLY TOUCHING AGAINST SIDE OF RUBBER SEAL AT TOP RIGHT SIDE OF WINDSCREEN IN OPERATION
    • NoteRear left reverse light not working

  24. Pass25,507 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    25,507 miles
    Test number
    334703737315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail25,484 miles (+6,704)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,484 miles
    Test number
    162962037365
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

  26. Pass18,780 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    18,780 miles
    Test number
    212484926330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB53 BWG

Does LB53 BWG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB53 BWG is valid until 3 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB53 BWG?
The MOT on LB53 BWG is valid until 3 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB53 BWG done?
LB53 BWG was recorded at 66,609 miles at its MOT on 26 Nov 2025, an average of 2,515 miles a year.
Has LB53 BWG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 BWG has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LB53 BWG 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 LB53 BWG find?
LB53 BWG passed its latest MOT on 26 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front tyre slightly damaged; oil leak, but not excessive.

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