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Saab 9-5

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 2,290 cc

LB54 LJUMOT history

LB54 LJU is a black petrol Saab 9-5 first used on 11 Jan 2005. Its MOT is valid until 11 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 138,560 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 Jan 2027
Mileage
138,560 mi
At MOT on 15 Dec 2025
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,787 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB54 LJU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,290 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
11 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB54 LJU was last recorded at 138,560 miles on 15 Dec 2025, 8,686 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
129,874 miles · 12 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
8,686 miles
Average per year
5,787 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 138,560 miles
  • 2024 – 129,874 miles
  • 2023 – 127,372 miles
  • 2021 – 125,905 miles
  • 2019 – 122,270 miles
  • 2018 – 119,245 miles
  • 2017 – 109,555 miles
  • 2016 – 103,723 miles
  • 2015 – 98,813 miles
  • 2014 – 89,076 miles
  • 2013 – 80,586 miles
  • 2012 – 72,517 miles
  • 2011 – 64,291 miles
  • 2010 – 56,013 miles
  • 2009 – 45,613 miles
  • 2008 – 34,693 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,560 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive pas system at front (8.4.1 (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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2013

  • Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

27 tests since 3 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,560 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    138,560 miles
    Test number
    907854663109
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive pas system at front (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail138,560 miles (+8,686)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,560 miles
    Test number
    922346614362
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive pas system at front (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass129,874 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    129,874 miles
    Test number
    140915797612

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail129,868 miles (+2,327)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,868 miles
    Test number
    125804844431
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass127,541 miles (+169)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    127,541 miles
    Test number
    805761815816
    • 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))

  6. Pass127,372 miles (+1,467)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    127,372 miles
    Test number
    404656027374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass125,905 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    125,905 miles
    Test number
    393629718523

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail125,905 miles (+1,824)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,905 miles
    Test number
    232366886178
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

  9. Pass124,081 miles (+1,811)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    124,081 miles
    Test number
    321067339006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass122,270 miles (+3,025)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    122,270 miles
    Test number
    756801302428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass119,245 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    119,245 miles
    Test number
    664433581037
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

  12. Fail119,243 miles (+4,087)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,243 miles
    Test number
    724268744257
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REAR AND WORN THIN ON INSIDE EDGES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  13. Pass115,156 miles (+5,601)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    115,156 miles
    Test number
    357826412859
    • AdvisoryALL FOUR TYRES WORN THIN ON EDGES AND PERISHED
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

  14. Pass109,555 miles (+5,832)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    109,555 miles
    Test number
    935947704006
    • AdvisoryAll four tyres worn on inside and perished on outer edges

  15. Pass103,723 miles (+4,910)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    103,723 miles
    Test number
    404073439721
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn on inside edges
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer deterriorated
    • AdvisoryRear tyres perishing on outer edges

  16. Pass98,813 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    98,813 miles
    Test number
    109938005412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail98,812 miles (+9,736)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,812 miles
    Test number
    975358505003
    • FailureMain beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  18. Pass89,076 miles (+8,490)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    89,076 miles
    Test number
    648442804059
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteExhaust rear section corroded
    • NoteOffside front brake hose slightly twisted and has touched strut- advise to rectify

  19. Pass80,586 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    80,586 miles
    Test number
    758503603005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail80,585 miles (+8,068)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,585 miles
    Test number
    715612903026
    • DangerousBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  21. Pass72,517 miles (+8,226)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    72,517 miles
    Test number
    877439702072
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteRear exhaust silencer slightly corroded

  22. Pass64,291 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    64,291 miles
    Test number
    215687801073
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre showing wear

  23. Fail64,290 miles (+8,277)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,290 miles
    Test number
    698387301085
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre showing wear

  24. Pass56,013 miles (+10,400)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    56,013 miles
    Test number
    830121210022
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  25. Pass45,613 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    45,613 miles
    Test number
    113217109456
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside front brake hose slightly twisted [close to lower shock absorber bolt]

  26. Fail45,612 miles (+10,919)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,612 miles
    Test number
    903607909007
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside front brake hose slightly twisted [close to lower shock absorber bolt]

  27. Pass34,693 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    34,693 miles
    Test number
    813773008032
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteCuts on NSF tyre sidewll.
    • NoteOSR tyre tread 3-4mm.

Questions about LB54 LJU

Does LB54 LJU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB54 LJU is valid until 11 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB54 LJU?
The MOT on LB54 LJU is valid until 11 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB54 LJU done?
LB54 LJU was recorded at 138,560 miles at its MOT on 15 Dec 2025, an average of 5,787 miles a year.
Has LB54 LJU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB54 LJU has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LB54 LJU 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 LJU find?
LB54 LJU passed its latest MOT on 15 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: fluid leak, but not excessive pas system at front.

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