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Saab 9-5

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 2,290 cc

LB54 ECXMOT history

LB54 ECX is a silver petrol Saab 9-5 first used on 7 Jan 2005. Its MOT expired on 31 May 2023 and it has passed 14 of 24 MOT tests, with 114,095 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jun 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 31 May 2023
Mileage
114,095 mi
At MOT on 1 Jun 2022
MOT tests
24
14 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,442 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB54 ECX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,290 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
7 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 May 2023
Latest MOT test
1 Jun 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB54 ECX was last recorded at 114,095 miles on 1 Jun 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 1 Jun 2022: 114,095 miles, lower than 140,095 miles on 31 May 2022.

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

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
140,095 miles · 31 May 2022
Average per year
5,442 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 114,095 miles
  • 2021 – 113,904 miles
  • 2020 – 113,770 miles
  • 2019 – 107,526 miles
  • 2018 – 93,414 miles
  • 2017 – 84,653 miles
  • 2016 – 75,396 miles
  • 2014 – 63,862 miles
  • 2013 – 59,702 miles
  • 2012 – 54,986 miles
  • 2011 – 48,212 miles
  • 2010 – 42,711 miles
  • 2009 – 39,769 miles
  • 2008 – 35,733 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,095 miles
  • AdvisoryUnder vehicle general surface corrosionRecorded at 2 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

24 tests since 7 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,095 miles (-26,000)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2023
    Odometer
    114,095 miles
    Test number
    749414088328
    • AdvisoryUnder vehicle general surface corrosion

  2. Fail140,095 miles (+26,191)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,095 miles
    Test number
    543059351335
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder vehicle general surface corrosion

  3. Pass113,904 miles (+134)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2022
    Odometer
    113,904 miles
    Test number
    127370392598
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear exhaust heat shield loose
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass113,770 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    113,770 miles
    Test number
    114893165813
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail113,760 miles (+593)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,760 miles
    Test number
    676693536458
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel handbrake (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned blub fitted wrong (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail113,167 miles (+5,641)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,167 miles
    Test number
    590682854177
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass107,526 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    107,526 miles
    Test number
    959910651270
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail107,525 miles (+14,111)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,525 miles
    Test number
    455987967619
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass93,414 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    93,414 miles
    Test number
    783936384227
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail93,414 miles (+8,761)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,414 miles
    Test number
    524317357362
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass84,653 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    84,653 miles
    Test number
    197568213938
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges

  12. Fail84,649 miles (+9,253)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,649 miles
    Test number
    316752771535
    • FailureFuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges

  13. Pass75,396 miles (+11,534)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    75,396 miles
    Test number
    547914231659
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass63,862 miles (+4,160)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    63,862 miles
    Test number
    158218014358
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Pass59,702 miles4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    59,702 miles
    Test number
    235116093198
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteEngine fault light lit on dash at time of test
    • NoteFront number plate cracked but not likely to be misread
    • NoteRear exhaust silencer badly corroded

  16. Fail59,702 miles (+4,716)5 failures5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,702 miles
    Test number
    246626493198
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteEngine fault light lit on dash at time of test
    • NoteFront number plate cracked but not likely to be misread
    • NoteRear exhaust silencer badly corroded

  17. Pass54,986 miles (+6,774)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2013
    Odometer
    54,986 miles
    Test number
    146921052125
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Fail48,212 miles1 repaired5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,212 miles
    Test number
    155099911097
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Note2x f/brake discs, slight worn
    • Note2x f/tyres, inner & outer tread wear
    • NoteEngine oil low
    • NoteN/s/f tyre wall, damaged, ( not down to ply cords )
    • NoteO/s/f anti roll bar drop link rubbers, split

  19. Pass48,212 miles (+5,501)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    48,212 miles
    Test number
    915839111051
    • Note2x f/brake discs, slight worn
    • Note2x f/tyres, inner & outer tread wear
    • NoteEngine oil low
    • NoteN/s/f tyre wall, damaged, ( not down to ply cords )
    • NoteO/s/f anti roll bar drop link rubbers, split

  20. Pass42,711 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    42,711 miles
    Test number
    272142610058
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  21. Fail42,711 miles (+2,942)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,711 miles
    Test number
    790152410072
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  22. Pass39,769 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    39,769 miles
    Test number
    643286309085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail39,769 miles (+4,036)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,769 miles
    Test number
    380916609040
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  24. Pass35,733 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    35,733 miles
    Test number
    621247808080
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

Questions about LB54 ECX

Does LB54 ECX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB54 ECX expired on 31 May 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB54 ECX?
The MOT on LB54 ECX expired on 31 May 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB54 ECX done?
LB54 ECX was recorded at 114,095 miles at its MOT on 1 Jun 2022, an average of 5,442 miles a year.
Has LB54 ECX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB54 ECX has failed 10 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 31 May 2022.
Has the mileage on LB54 ECX ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 1 Jun 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB54 ECX find?
LB54 ECX passed its latest MOT on 1 Jun 2022 with 1 advisory: under vehicle general surface corrosion.

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