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Saab 9-5

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 2,290 cc

LB54 LCXMOT history

LB54 LCX is a silver petrol Saab 9-5 first used on 10 Jan 2005. Its MOT is valid until 7 Sept 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 74,436 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Sept 2027
Mileage
74,436 mi
At MOT on 4 Sept 2026
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,750 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB54 LCX
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
10 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB54 LCX was last recorded at 74,436 miles on 4 Sept 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
74,434 miles · 3 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
2,750 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 74,436 miles
  • 2025 – 61,898 miles
  • 2024 – 61,617 miles
  • 2023 – 61,195 miles
  • 2022 – 60,939 miles
  • 2021 – 60,485 miles
  • 2020 – 60,054 miles
  • 2019 – 58,601 miles
  • 2018 – 57,613 miles
  • 2017 – 56,301 miles
  • 2016 – 54,255 miles
  • 2015 – 50,228 miles
  • 2014 – 48,502 miles
  • 2013 – 44,479 miles
  • 2012 – 41,353 miles
  • 2011 – 36,416 miles
  • 2010 – 31,896 miles
  • 2009 – 28,043 miles
  • 2008 – 24,024 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,436 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • All suspension components showing signs of corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Exhaust heavily corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear light damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

27 tests since 6 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,436 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    74,436 miles
    Test number
    481861189099
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail74,434 miles (+12,536)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,434 miles
    Test number
    745315944668
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass61,898 miles (+14)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    61,898 miles
    Test number
    176147635709
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAll suspension components showing signs of corrosion
    • AdvisoryExhaust heavily corroded

  4. Fail61,884 miles (+267)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,884 miles
    Test number
    534729177946
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAll suspension components showing signs of corrosion
    • AdvisoryExhaust heavily corroded

  5. Pass61,617 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    61,617 miles
    Test number
    494128503662
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear light damaged
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded

  6. Fail61,617 miles (+422)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,617 miles
    Test number
    617942295287
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear light damaged
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded

  7. Pass61,195 miles (+256)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    61,195 miles
    Test number
    340974524851
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass60,939 miles (+454)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    60,939 miles
    Test number
    941564657153
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  9. Pass60,485 miles (+431)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    60,485 miles
    Test number
    622573658930

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass60,054 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    60,054 miles
    Test number
    415382906624
    • AdvisoryOffside headlamp beam image weak
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box delaminating

  11. Fail60,054 miles (+1,453)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,054 miles
    Test number
    218882375642
    • Repaired at testMain beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside headlamp beam image weak
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box delaminating

  12. Pass58,601 miles (+20)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    58,601 miles
    Test number
    592468798129
    • AdvisoryHand brake just met standard
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box delaminating

  13. Fail58,581 miles (+968)6 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,581 miles
    Test number
    695341283126
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorNearside Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn front subframe rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded near fuel tank (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn front subframe rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box losing outer layer of metal

  14. Pass57,613 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2019
    Odometer
    57,613 miles
    Test number
    466724448278
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust in rusty condition

  15. Fail57,613 miles (+1,312)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,613 miles
    Test number
    799057931729
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust in rusty condition

  16. Pass56,301 miles (+2,046)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2018
    Odometer
    56,301 miles
    Test number
    232742205360
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer outer skin corrorded/peeling (not blowing)
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion

  17. Pass54,255 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2017
    Odometer
    54,255 miles
    Test number
    842891591629

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail54,255 miles (+4,027)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,255 miles
    Test number
    407487802640
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  19. Pass50,228 miles (+1,726)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2016
    Odometer
    50,228 miles
    Test number
    409264815188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass48,502 miles (+4,023)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2015
    Odometer
    48,502 miles
    Test number
    888932924115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass44,479 miles (+3,126)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    44,479 miles
    Test number
    206246463001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass41,353 miles (+4,937)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2013
    Odometer
    41,353 miles
    Test number
    767707312103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass36,416 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2012
    Odometer
    36,416 miles
    Test number
    747543921192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail35,416 miles (+3,520)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,416 miles
    Test number
    455083121148
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  25. Pass31,896 miles (+3,853)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2011
    Odometer
    31,896 miles
    Test number
    214302110486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass28,043 miles (+4,019)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2010
    Odometer
    28,043 miles
    Test number
    753755829120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass24,024 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2009
    Odometer
    24,024 miles
    Test number
    404437328140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB54 LCX

Does LB54 LCX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB54 LCX is valid until 7 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB54 LCX?
The MOT on LB54 LCX is valid until 7 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB54 LCX done?
LB54 LCX was recorded at 74,436 miles at its MOT on 4 Sept 2026, an average of 2,750 miles a year.
Has LB54 LCX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB54 LCX has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LB54 LCX 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 LB54 LCX find?
LB54 LCX passed its latest MOT on 4 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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