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Saab 9-5

Blue · Petrol · 2007 · 1,985 cc

LB57 MGXMOT history

LB57 MGX is a blue petrol Saab 9-5 first used on 29 Nov 2007. Its MOT expired on 27 Mar 2026 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 154,246 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Mar 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 27 Mar 2026
Mileage
154,246 mi
At MOT on 28 Mar 2025
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
9,460 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB57 MGX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,985 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
29 Nov 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB57 MGX was last recorded at 154,246 miles on 28 Mar 2025, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
154,238 miles · 7 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
9,460 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 154,246 miles
  • 2024 – 154,238 miles
  • 2023 – 147,591 miles
  • 2022 – 138,116 miles
  • 2021 – 127,694 miles
  • 2020 – 116,823 miles
  • 2019 – 107,003 miles
  • 2018 – 95,105 miles
  • 2017 – 76,801 miles
  • 2016 – 59,362 miles
  • 2015 – 39,845 miles
  • 2014 – 38,116 miles
  • 2013 – 32,824 miles
  • 2012 – 27,049 miles
  • 2011 – 22,288 miles
  • 2010 – 18,163 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass154,246 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear exhaust corrosion rear box outer skin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

25 tests since 8 Nov 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass154,246 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    154,246 miles
    Test number
    305701321451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass154,238 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    154,238 miles
    Test number
    310887462841
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive requires investigation (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail154,237 miles (+6,646)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,237 miles
    Test number
    969760023534
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive requires investigation (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass147,591 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    147,591 miles
    Test number
    662121206453
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear exhaust corrosion rear box outer skin

  5. Fail147,590 miles (+9,474)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,590 miles
    Test number
    675579198122
    • MajorNearside Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn play in top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn play in top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear exhaust corrosion rear box outer skin

  6. Pass138,116 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    138,116 miles
    Test number
    584708018704
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail138,116 miles (+10,422)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,116 miles
    Test number
    320982572024
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass127,694 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    127,694 miles
    Test number
    385096015348
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Hand brake meet requirements on lock only, needs adjustment or repair

  9. Fail127,694 miles (+10,871)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,694 miles
    Test number
    921845760680
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Hand brake meet requirements on lock only, needs adjustment or repair

  10. Pass116,823 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2021
    Odometer
    116,823 miles
    Test number
    285021659314
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of front sub frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Fail116,823 miles (+9,820)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,823 miles
    Test number
    399066700567
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of front sub frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass107,003 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    107,003 miles
    Test number
    820929240738
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  13. Fail107,001 miles (+11,896)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,001 miles
    Test number
    727610295735
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  14. Pass95,105 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2019
    Odometer
    95,105 miles
    Test number
    264306711291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail95,103 miles (+18,302)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,103 miles
    Test number
    806382725427
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear TYRE WORN ALMOST TO CORD ON EDGES AND SPLITTING ON OUTER EDGE
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear TYRE WORN THIN ON EDGES OF TREAD

  16. Pass76,801 miles (+17,439)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2018
    Odometer
    76,801 miles
    Test number
    674217482630
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner wheel arches corroded at rear (2.4.A.3)

  17. Pass59,362 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2017
    Odometer
    59,362 miles
    Test number
    994036313217
    • AdvisoryNO OIL READING ON DIPSTICK - TOPPED UP
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Fail59,361 miles (+19,516)3 failures1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,361 miles
    Test number
    429088425419
    • FailureCentre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective jammed (5.2.5b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNO OIL READING ON DIPSTICK - TOPPED UP
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass39,845 miles (+1,729)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2016
    Odometer
    39,845 miles
    Test number
    138939335136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass38,116 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    38,116 miles
    Test number
    157933424345
    • AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteRear tyres showing wear and cuts in tread
    • NoteTyres under inflated

  21. Fail38,116 miles (+5,292)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,116 miles
    Test number
    257543024365
    • FailureNearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteRear tyres showing wear and cuts in tread
    • NoteTyres under inflated

  22. Pass32,824 miles (+5,775)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    32,824 miles
    Test number
    157105623358
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteCut in nearside front tyre tread
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn thin on inside and outer edges

  23. Pass27,049 miles (+4,761)1 dangerous4 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    27,049 miles
    Test number
    565933712340
    • DangerousNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on edges
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perished
    • NoteNearside tyre worn on outer edge
    • NoteOffside tyre worn on inner edge

  24. Pass22,288 miles (+4,125)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    22,288 miles
    Test number
    249099011306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass18,163 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    18,163 miles
    Test number
    601252110347
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LB57 MGX

Does LB57 MGX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB57 MGX expired on 27 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB57 MGX?
The MOT on LB57 MGX expired on 27 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB57 MGX done?
LB57 MGX was recorded at 154,246 miles at its MOT on 28 Mar 2025, an average of 9,460 miles a year.
Has LB57 MGX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB57 MGX has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on LB57 MGX 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 MGX find?
LB57 MGX passed its latest MOT on 28 Mar 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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