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Saab 9-5

Black · Petrol · 2007 · 1,985 cc

LB57 MKLMOT history

LB57 MKL is a black petrol Saab 9-5 first used on 29 Nov 2007. Its MOT is valid until 16 Feb 2027 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 122,200 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Feb 2027
Mileage
122,200 mi
At MOT on 27 Jan 2026
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,720 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB57 MKL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,985 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
29 Nov 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB57 MKL was last recorded at 122,200 miles on 27 Jan 2026, 1,851 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Feb 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 28 Oct 2016: 88,820 miles, lower than 88,826 miles on 26 Oct 2016.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
120,349 miles · 17 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
1,851 miles
Average per year
5,720 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 122,200 miles
  • 2025 – 120,349 miles
  • 2024 – 118,365 miles
  • 2022 – 117,476 miles
  • 2021 – 115,074 miles
  • 2020 – 113,669 miles
  • 2019 – 112,520 miles
  • 2018 – 106,365 miles
  • 2017 – 96,604 miles
  • 2016 – 88,820 miles
  • 2015 – 76,419 miles
  • 2014 – 69,771 miles
  • 2013 – 62,014 miles
  • 2012 – 54,168 miles
  • 2011 – 44,835 miles
  • 2010 – 35,373 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,200 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

24 tests since 23 Nov 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,200 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    122,200 miles
    Test number
    562980772406
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail122,200 miles (+1,851)1 dangerous3 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,200 miles
    Test number
    296788435473
    • DangerousOffside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both head lights (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorPosition lamp not working O/S/F and N/S/F (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass120,349 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    120,349 miles
    Test number
    918001117527

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail120,348 miles (+1,983)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,348 miles
    Test number
    380281658016
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass118,365 miles (+889)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    118,365 miles
    Test number
    525527039459
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and low in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and low in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass117,476 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    117,476 miles
    Test number
    381910037277
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail117,476 miles (+2,402)1 dangerous4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,476 miles
    Test number
    216055975051
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass115,074 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    115,074 miles
    Test number
    133824988185
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront wing mirror glass discoloured
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Fail115,074 miles (+1,405)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,074 miles
    Test number
    336725699574
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront wing mirror glass discoloured
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass113,669 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    113,669 miles
    Test number
    734895484275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail113,669 miles (+1,149)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,669 miles
    Test number
    115683666978
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn on hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn on hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  12. Pass112,520 miles (+6,155)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    112,520 miles
    Test number
    389795977990

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass106,365 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    106,365 miles
    Test number
    667964826677

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail106,365 miles (+9,761)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,365 miles
    Test number
    361575700554
    • DangerousRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  15. Pass96,604 miles (+7,784)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    96,604 miles
    Test number
    109798447069
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside rear tyres deteriorating and wearing uneven on inner edge

  16. Pass88,820 miles (-6)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    88,820 miles
    Test number
    307566412703
    • AdvisoryEML on
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint upper and lower (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint upper and lower (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  17. Fail88,826 miles (+12,407)1 failure7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,826 miles
    Test number
    419121244930
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryEML on
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint upper and lower (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint upper and lower (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  18. Pass76,419 miles (+6,648)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    76,419 miles
    Test number
    210419461626

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass69,771 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    69,771 miles
    Test number
    248901504340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail69,770 miles (+7,756)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,770 miles
    Test number
    537581384275
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

  21. Pass62,014 miles (+7,846)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    62,014 miles
    Test number
    219849203327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass54,168 miles (+9,333)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    54,168 miles
    Test number
    879001832350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass44,835 miles (+9,462)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    44,835 miles
    Test number
    816086621318
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass35,373 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    35,373 miles
    Test number
    692077020322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB57 MKL

Does LB57 MKL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB57 MKL is valid until 16 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB57 MKL?
The MOT on LB57 MKL is valid until 16 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 MKL done?
LB57 MKL was recorded at 122,200 miles at its MOT on 27 Jan 2026, an average of 5,720 miles a year.
Has LB57 MKL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB57 MKL has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LB57 MKL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 28 Oct 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB57 MKL find?
LB57 MKL passed its latest MOT on 27 Jan 2026 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; windscreen wiper blade defective; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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