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Saab 9-5

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 2,290 cc

LB54 LHEMOT history

LB54 LHE is a silver petrol Saab 9-5 first used on 11 Jan 2005. Its MOT is valid until 24 Oct 2026 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 75,161 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 24 Oct 2026
Mileage
75,161 mi
At MOT on 25 Oct 2025
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,864 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB54 LHE
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
11 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
25 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB54 LHE was last recorded at 75,161 miles on 25 Oct 2025, 4,653 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
70,508 miles · 16 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
4,653 miles
Average per year
2,864 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 75,161 miles
  • 2024 – 70,508 miles
  • 2023 – 69,667 miles
  • 2022 – 69,401 miles
  • 2021 – 68,097 miles
  • 2020 – 67,847 miles
  • 2019 – 65,964 miles
  • 2017 – 64,608 miles
  • 2016 – 58,850 miles
  • 2015 – 57,468 miles
  • 2014 – 55,184 miles
  • 2013 – 49,828 miles
  • 2011 – 47,464 miles
  • 2010 – 41,067 miles
  • 2009 – 35,936 miles
  • 2007 – 24,013 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,161 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust outer skin corroded

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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Central Front Heat Shield Insecure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear Exhaust Box Corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

26 tests since 17 Dec 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass75,161 miles (+4,653)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    75,161 miles
    Test number
    444525979159
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust outer skin corroded

  2. Pass70,508 miles (+698)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    70,508 miles
    Test number
    906365889556
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

  3. Pass69,810 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    69,810 miles
    Test number
    691188807941
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Heat Shield Insecure
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear Exhaust Box Corroded (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Fail69,810 miles (+143)2 dangerous1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,810 miles
    Test number
    718557634200
    • DangerousNearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Heat Shield Insecure
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear Exhaust Box Corroded (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass69,667 miles (+266)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    69,667 miles
    Test number
    152009061255
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread plate cracked (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass69,401 miles (+1,304)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    69,401 miles
    Test number
    726199878333
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass68,097 miles (+250)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    68,097 miles
    Test number
    363345111953

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass67,847 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    67,847 miles
    Test number
    631608091774
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail67,847 miles (+1,883)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,847 miles
    Test number
    491933987041
    • MajorFront Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass65,964 miles (+1,356)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    65,964 miles
    Test number
    713238741031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass64,608 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    64,608 miles
    Test number
    815171491825
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn uneven sligthly

  12. Fail64,608 miles (+2,499)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,608 miles
    Test number
    225051764310
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn uneven sligthly

  13. Pass62,109 miles (+3,259)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    62,109 miles
    Test number
    147846970613
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre has uneven tread pattern

  14. Pass58,850 miles (+1,382)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    58,850 miles
    Test number
    585056525924
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Borderline pass/fail (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Borderline pass/fail (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryMain beam flash operation faulty

  15. Pass57,468 miles (+2,284)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    57,468 miles
    Test number
    697746405077
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted

  16. Pass55,184 miles (+5,356)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    55,184 miles
    Test number
    736177104084
    • NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted

  17. Pass49,828 miles (+2,364)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    49,828 miles
    Test number
    656357703040
    • NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted
    • NoteNearside front wheel bearing slightly noisey

  18. Pass47,464 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    47,464 miles
    Test number
    347953761355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail47,464 miles (+6,397)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,464 miles
    Test number
    759293161304
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  20. Pass41,067 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    41,067 miles
    Test number
    660395850392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail41,067 miles (+5,131)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,067 miles
    Test number
    901325350390
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  22. Pass35,936 miles (+4,936)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    35,936 miles
    Test number
    703838449305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass31,000 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    31,000 miles
    Test number
    461228209011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail31,000 miles (+6,987)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,000 miles
    Test number
    584518509003
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  25. Pass24,013 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    24,013 miles
    Test number
    644551557307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail24,013 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,013 miles
    Test number
    690581757369
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Questions about LB54 LHE

Does LB54 LHE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB54 LHE is valid until 24 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB54 LHE?
The MOT on LB54 LHE is valid until 24 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB54 LHE done?
LB54 LHE was recorded at 75,161 miles at its MOT on 25 Oct 2025, an average of 2,864 miles a year.
Has LB54 LHE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB54 LHE has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on LB54 LHE 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 LHE find?
LB54 LHE passed its latest MOT on 25 Oct 2025 with 1 advisory: rear exhaust outer skin corroded.

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