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Saab 9-5

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 2,290 cc

LB55 GYJMOT history

LB55 GYJ is a silver petrol Saab 9-5 first used on 30 Nov 2005. Its MOT is valid until 18 Dec 2026 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 229,360 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Dec 2026
Mileage
229,360 mi
At MOT on 19 Dec 2025
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
10,590 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 GYJ
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
30 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 GYJ was last recorded at 229,360 miles on 19 Dec 2025, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
229,350 miles · 2 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
10 miles
Average per year
10,590 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 229,360 miles
  • 2023 – 215,918 miles
  • 2022 – 200,133 miles
  • 2021 – 184,814 miles
  • 2020 – 168,443 miles
  • 2019 – 154,565 miles
  • 2018 – 139,940 miles
  • 2017 – 124,814 miles
  • 2016 – 122,396 miles
  • 2015 – 114,627 miles
  • 2014 – 107,126 miles
  • 2013 – 103,460 miles
  • 2012 – 92,544 miles
  • 2011 – 82,477 miles
  • 2010 – 70,074 miles
  • 2009 – 57,563 miles
  • 2008 – 48,637 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass229,360 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Coolant leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive various engine oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm bushes worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

25 tests since 25 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass229,360 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    229,360 miles
    Test number
    560376217698
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail229,350 miles (+13,432)6 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    229,350 miles
    Test number
    547841324480
    • MajorFront Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn ALL (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake effort low

  3. Pass215,918 miles (+15,785)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    215,918 miles
    Test number
    309458891300
    • AdvisoryEngine has an oil leak
    • AdvisoryVehicle underbody has surface corrosion

  4. Pass200,133 miles (+369)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    200,133 miles
    Test number
    112852616518
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake in need of adjustment

  5. Fail199,764 miles (+14,950)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    199,764 miles
    Test number
    979102750233
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass184,814 miles (+539)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    184,814 miles
    Test number
    213173822245
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive various engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi webbing detached

  7. Fail184,275 miles (+15,832)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,275 miles
    Test number
    465651818932
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn upper arm outer bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSuspension arm ball joint excessively worn both front bottom ball joints have play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive various engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi webbing detached

  8. Pass168,443 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    168,443 miles
    Test number
    502446124279
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer c.v gaiter damaged (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre stepping inner edge
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi webbing detatched

  9. Fail168,443 miles (+13,878)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,443 miles
    Test number
    904688646160
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt c.v gaiter damaged (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer c.v gaiter damaged (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre stepping inner edge
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi webbing detatched

  10. Pass154,565 miles (+14,625)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    154,565 miles
    Test number
    354793605741
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  11. Pass139,940 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    139,940 miles
    Test number
    994832873856

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail139,940 miles (+15,126)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,940 miles
    Test number
    682642676625
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

  13. Pass124,814 miles (+2,418)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    124,814 miles
    Test number
    196122129991

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass122,396 miles (+7,769)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    122,396 miles
    Test number
    787053479084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass114,627 miles (+7,501)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    114,627 miles
    Test number
    764672538675

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass107,126 miles (+3,666)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    107,126 miles
    Test number
    805216934398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass103,460 miles3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    103,460 miles
    Test number
    965159633357
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySeat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • NoteFRONT EXHAUST FLEX JOINT CORRODED
    • NoteN/S/R TYRE PERISHED ON OUTTER SIDEWALL
    • NoteREAR EXHAUST WORN & CORRODED

  18. Fail103,460 miles (+10,916)4 failures3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,460 miles
    Test number
    557219733376
    • FailureBrake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
    • FailureFront Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySeat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • NoteFRONT EXHAUST FLEX JOINT CORRODED
    • NoteN/S/R TYRE PERISHED ON OUTTER SIDEWALL
    • NoteREAR EXHAUST WORN & CORRODED

  19. Fail92,544 miles2 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,544 miles
    Test number
    367541732350
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteRear exhaust corroded & worn

  20. Pass92,544 miles (+10,067)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    92,544 miles
    Test number
    528491632367
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteRear exhaust corroded & worn

  21. Pass82,477 miles (+12,403)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    82,477 miles
    Test number
    719472731315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail70,074 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,074 miles
    Test number
    150701730398
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  23. Pass70,074 miles (+12,511)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    70,074 miles
    Test number
    650841930312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass57,563 miles (+8,926)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    57,563 miles
    Test number
    893052439384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass48,637 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    48,637 miles
    Test number
    391070138392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB55 GYJ

Does LB55 GYJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB55 GYJ is valid until 18 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB55 GYJ?
The MOT on LB55 GYJ is valid until 18 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB55 GYJ done?
LB55 GYJ was recorded at 229,360 miles at its MOT on 19 Dec 2025, an average of 10,590 miles a year.
Has LB55 GYJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 GYJ has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LB55 GYJ 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 GYJ find?
LB55 GYJ passed its latest MOT on 19 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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