Saab 9-5
Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 1,910 cc
LB55 CTYMOT history
LB55 CTY is a blue diesel Saab 9-5 first used on 24 Nov 2005. Its MOT expired on 24 Jun 2023 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 173,789 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jun 2022.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 24 Jun 2023
- Mileage
- 173,789 mi
- At MOT on 25 Jun 2022
- MOT tests
- 20
- 14 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 9,792 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB55 CTY
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Saab
- Model
- 9-5
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,910 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 24 Nov 2005
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 24 Jun 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 25 Jun 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB55 CTY was last recorded at 173,789 miles on 25 Jun 2022, 246 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jun 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 173,543 miles · 20 Jun 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 246 miles
- Average per year
- 9,792 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 173,789 miles
- 2021 – 162,585 miles
- 2019 – 150,735 miles
- 2018 – 133,363 miles
- 2017 – 129,991 miles
- 2016 – 128,702 miles
- 2015 – 121,151 miles
- 2014 – 113,966 miles
- 2013 – 101,359 miles
- 2011 – 82,876 miles
- 2010 – 68,656 miles
- 2009 – 54,073 miles
- 2008 – 40,622 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass173,789 miles
- AdvisoryExhaust system corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Little reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
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.
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
20 tests since 18 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass173,789 miles (+246)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 173,789 miles
- Test number
- 246767953056
- AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Little reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail173,543 miles (+10,958)1 dangerous4 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 173,543 miles
- Test number
- 585311096488
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Little reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass162,585 miles11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 162,585 miles
- Test number
- 721208450542
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear 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 disks corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise replace asap (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBackbox deteriorated---outer skin failed
- AdvisoryShoes noisy inside rear disks
- AdvisoryUnderside corrosion
Fail162,585 miles (+11,850)1 dangerous3 major11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 162,585 miles
- Test number
- 994293341200
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear 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 disks corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise replace asap (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBackbox deteriorated---outer skin failed
- AdvisoryShoes noisy inside rear disks
- AdvisoryUnderside corrosion
Pass150,735 miles (+9,035)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 150,735 miles
- Test number
- 970191922334
- AdvisoryExhaust getting corroded
Pass141,700 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 141,700 miles
- Test number
- 592788511972
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail141,700 miles (+8,337)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 141,700 miles
- Test number
- 594656345784
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded both pipes full length,front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Pass133,363 miles (+3,372)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 133,363 miles
- Test number
- 611850958612
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass129,991 miles (+1,289)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 129,991 miles
- Test number
- 987500871687
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Pass128,702 miles (+7,551)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 128,702 miles
- Test number
- 139308029812
- AdvisoryFront Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Pass121,151 miles (+7,185)
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2016
- Odometer
- 121,151 miles
- Test number
- 649693645185
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass113,966 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2015
- Odometer
- 113,966 miles
- Test number
- 228690754487
- NoteN/S/F Tyre wearing on inner edge
- NoteO/S/F Tyre wearing on inner and outer edges
Fail113,966 miles (+12,607)2 failures2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,966 miles
- Test number
- 185059944119
- FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
- NoteN/S/F Tyre wearing on inner edge
- NoteO/S/F Tyre wearing on inner and outer edges
Pass101,359 miles (+15)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2014
- Odometer
- 101,359 miles
- Test number
- 767214333105
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail101,344 miles (+18,468)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,344 miles
- Test number
- 929812023147
- 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)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass82,876 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 82,876 miles
- Test number
- 968162361336
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Fail82,876 miles (+14,220)2 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,876 miles
- Test number
- 276672261342
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
- FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Pass68,656 miles (+14,583)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 68,656 miles
- Test number
- 122390840344
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,073 miles (+13,451)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 54,073 miles
- Test number
- 744263229313
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,622 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 40,622 miles
- Test number
- 262103828389
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB55 CTY
- Does LB55 CTY currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LB55 CTY expired on 24 Jun 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LB55 CTY?
- The MOT on LB55 CTY expired on 24 Jun 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LB55 CTY done?
- LB55 CTY was recorded at 173,789 miles at its MOT on 25 Jun 2022, an average of 9,792 miles a year.
- Has LB55 CTY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB55 CTY has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jun 2022.
- Has the mileage on LB55 CTY 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 LB55 CTY find?
- LB55 CTY passed its latest MOT on 25 Jun 2022 with 7 advisories: exhaust system corroded; integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 4 more.
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