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Saab 9-5

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 2,290 cc

LB54 MKEMOT history

LB54 MKE is a blue petrol Saab 9-5 first used on 12 Jan 2005. Its MOT expired on 6 Oct 2025 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 175,285 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Sept 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 6 Oct 2025
Mileage
175,285 mi
At MOT on 19 Sept 2024
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
8,735 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB54 MKE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,290 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
12 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
19 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB54 MKE was last recorded at 175,285 miles on 19 Sept 2024, 19,001 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
156,284 miles · 13 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
19,001 miles
Average per year
8,735 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 175,285 miles
  • 2023 – 156,284 miles
  • 2022 – 132,466 miles
  • 2021 – 123,207 miles
  • 2020 – 118,771 miles
  • 2019 – 115,241 miles
  • 2018 – 108,913 miles
  • 2017 – 103,023 miles
  • 2016 – 94,067 miles
  • 2015 – 86,676 miles
  • 2014 – 73,710 miles
  • 2013 – 66,893 miles
  • 2011 – 59,425 miles
  • 2010 – 51,064 miles
  • 2009 – 43,895 miles
  • 2008 – 36,906 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass175,285 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass175,285 miles (+19,001)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    175,285 miles
    Test number
    599153484145
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass156,284 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    156,284 miles
    Test number
    769495404905
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail156,282 miles (+23,816)2 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,282 miles
    Test number
    179433011403
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass132,466 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    132,466 miles
    Test number
    410343777338
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail132,466 miles (+9,259)2 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,466 miles
    Test number
    934298340756
    • DangerousNearside Rear 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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass123,207 miles (+1)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    123,207 miles
    Test number
    274857027305
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Fail123,206 miles (+4,435)1 dangerous1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,206 miles
    Test number
    300726405368
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Pass118,771 miles (+4)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    118,771 miles
    Test number
    369036490947
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Leak on front Flexi Pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel Tank Securing Straps Corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  9. Fail118,767 miles (+3,526)4 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,767 miles
    Test number
    234868939431
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Leak on front Flexi Pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel Tank Securing Straps Corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass115,241 miles (+6)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    115,241 miles
    Test number
    737918037452
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  11. Fail115,235 miles (+6,322)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,235 miles
    Test number
    576111339239
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement handbrake cable (1.1.15 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement handbrake cable (1.1.15 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  12. Pass108,913 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    108,913 miles
    Test number
    759518938689
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

  13. Fail108,909 miles (+5,886)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,909 miles
    Test number
    749588977222
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

  14. Pass103,023 miles (+4)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    103,023 miles
    Test number
    410863496346
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens deteriorated (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens deteriorated (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear rear exhaust silencer very rusty

  15. Fail103,019 miles (+8,952)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,019 miles
    Test number
    169701062286
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens deteriorated (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens deteriorated (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear rear exhaust silencer very rusty

  16. Pass94,067 miles (+7,391)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    94,067 miles
    Test number
    192553028366
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass86,676 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    86,676 miles
    Test number
    462101005380
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail86,676 miles (+5,202)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,676 miles
    Test number
    426650318142
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass81,474 miles (+7,764)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    81,474 miles
    Test number
    135285205074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass73,710 miles (+6,817)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    73,710 miles
    Test number
    335506504005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass66,893 miles (+7,468)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    66,893 miles
    Test number
    145028703000
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Fail59,425 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,425 miles
    Test number
    546993261342
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  23. Pass59,425 miles (+8,361)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    59,425 miles
    Test number
    859553661350
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  24. Pass51,064 miles (+7,169)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    51,064 miles
    Test number
    401735360412
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  25. Pass43,895 miles (+6,989)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    43,895 miles
    Test number
    181384969344
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  26. Pass36,906 miles (+7,500)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    36,906 miles
    Test number
    561355468371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass29,406 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    29,406 miles
    Test number
    584927508028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB54 MKE

Does LB54 MKE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB54 MKE expired on 6 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB54 MKE?
The MOT on LB54 MKE expired on 6 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB54 MKE done?
LB54 MKE was recorded at 175,285 miles at its MOT on 19 Sept 2024, an average of 8,735 miles a year.
Has LB54 MKE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB54 MKE has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on LB54 MKE 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 MKE find?
LB54 MKE passed its latest MOT on 19 Sept 2024 with 2 advisories: offside rear coil spring corroded; oil leak, but not excessive.

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