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Saab 9-5

Grey · Petrol · 2007 · 2,290 cc

LB57 MFYMOT history

LB57 MFY is a grey petrol Saab 9-5 first used on 29 Nov 2007. Its MOT is valid until 9 Feb 2027 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 130,232 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Feb 2027
Mileage
130,232 mi
At MOT on 24 Jan 2026
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,593 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB57 MFY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-5
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,290 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
29 Nov 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB57 MFY was last recorded at 130,232 miles on 24 Jan 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,232 miles · 22 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
6,593 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 130,232 miles
  • 2025 – 127,395 miles
  • 2023 – 122,955 miles
  • 2022 – 117,395 miles
  • 2021 – 112,286 miles
  • 2020 – 99,338 miles
  • 2019 – 80,651 miles
  • 2017 – 67,106 miles
  • 2016 – 66,069 miles
  • 2015 – 59,473 miles
  • 2013 – 54,261 miles
  • 2012 – 47,533 miles
  • 2011 – 40,132 miles
  • 2010 – 30,521 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,232 miles
  • AdvisoryFront bonnet trim looseRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear exhaust outer metal skin corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryPlastic trims fitted to both sills not allowing full inspectionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

25 tests since 10 Dec 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,232 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    130,232 miles
    Test number
    230354468894
    • AdvisoryFront bonnet trim loose
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust outer metal skin corroded
    • AdvisoryPlastic trims fitted to both sills not allowing full inspection
  2. Fail130,232 miles (+2,837)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,232 miles
    Test number
    955644011591
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront bonnet trim loose
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust outer metal skin corroded
    • AdvisoryPlastic trims fitted to both sills not allowing full inspection
  3. Pass127,395 miles (+4,440)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    127,395 miles
    Test number
    342457908194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass122,955 miles (+5,560)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    122,955 miles
    Test number
    266074160950
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass117,395 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    117,395 miles
    Test number
    804148494343
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective x2
    • AdvisoryNearside 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 Exhaust mounting defective + corroded (6.1.2 (a))
  6. Fail117,395 miles (+5,109)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,395 miles
    Test number
    962550263536
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective x2
    • AdvisoryNearside 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 Exhaust mounting defective + corroded (6.1.2 (a))
  7. Pass112,286 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    112,286 miles
    Test number
    216233266836
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Fail112,286 miles (+3,911)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,286 miles
    Test number
    989848608174
    • MajorRear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust heat shield insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass108,375 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    108,375 miles
    Test number
    957977476092
    • MinorPower steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  10. Fail108,375 miles (+9,037)2 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,375 miles
    Test number
    115003597852
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorPower steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  11. Pass99,338 miles (+18,687)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    99,338 miles
    Test number
    198141517551
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  12. Pass80,651 miles (+13,545)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    80,651 miles
    Test number
    721335032268
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear pad looks low
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre wearing low
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing on edge
    • AdvisoryRear disc's in poor condition
  13. Pass67,106 miles (+1,037)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    67,106 miles
    Test number
    629869541167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass66,069 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    66,069 miles
    Test number
    311518022485
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
  15. Fail66,068 miles (+1,951)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,068 miles
    Test number
    524224024867
    • FailureFront registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
  16. Pass64,117 miles (+4,644)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    64,117 miles
    Test number
    127545938404
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  17. Pass59,473 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    59,473 miles
    Test number
    697781145062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail59,473 miles (+5,212)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,473 miles
    Test number
    905851645067
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  19. Pass54,261 miles (+58)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    54,261 miles
    Test number
    899971753350
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  20. Fail54,203 miles (+6,670)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,203 miles
    Test number
    196167643313
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  21. Fail47,533 miles4 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,533 miles
    Test number
    465501442410
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
  22. Pass47,533 miles (+7,401)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    47,533 miles
    Test number
    467401442499
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
  23. Pass40,132 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    40,132 miles
    Test number
    605633841372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail40,131 miles (+9,610)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,131 miles
    Test number
    526152141302
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
  25. Pass30,521 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    30,521 miles
    Test number
    384204440337
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LB57 MFY

Does LB57 MFY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB57 MFY is valid until 9 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB57 MFY?
The MOT on LB57 MFY is valid until 9 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB57 MFY done?
LB57 MFY was recorded at 130,232 miles at its MOT on 24 Jan 2026, an average of 6,593 miles a year.
Has LB57 MFY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB57 MFY has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LB57 MFY 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 LB57 MFY find?
LB57 MFY passed its latest MOT on 24 Jan 2026 with 8 advisories: front bonnet trim loose; nearside front coil spring corroded; nearside front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 5 more.

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