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Saab 9-5

Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 1,985 cc

LC05 XRVMOT history

LC05 XRV is a grey petrol Saab 9-5 first used on 16 Jun 2005. Its MOT is valid until 28 Sept 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 143,313 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Sept 2027
Mileage
143,313 mi
At MOT on 22 Sept 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,268 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC05 XRV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-5
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,985 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
16 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC05 XRV was last recorded at 143,313 miles on 22 Sept 2026, 5,653 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Sept 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 2 Nov 2009: 37,223 miles, lower than 68,429 miles on 19 Oct 2009.

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
137,660 miles · 23 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
5,653 miles
Average per year
6,268 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 143,313 miles
  • 2025 – 137,660 miles
  • 2024 – 132,037 miles
  • 2023 – 126,313 miles
  • 2022 – 120,719 miles
  • 2021 – 115,062 miles
  • 2020 – 109,150 miles
  • 2019 – 102,895 miles
  • 2018 – 95,385 miles
  • 2017 – 86,038 miles
  • 2016 – 75,922 miles
  • 2015 – 67,188 miles
  • 2014 – 62,429 miles
  • 2013 – 57,519 miles
  • 2012 – 52,609 miles
  • 2011 – 47,960 miles
  • 2010 – 42,925 miles
  • 2009 – 37,223 miles
  • 2008 – 31,153 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,313 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

25 tests since 30 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,313 miles (+5,653)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    143,313 miles
    Test number
    995065115890

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass137,660 miles (+5,623)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    137,660 miles
    Test number
    127427126745

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass132,037 miles (+5,724)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    132,037 miles
    Test number
    754920700330
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass126,313 miles (+5,594)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    126,313 miles
    Test number
    259923945596

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass120,719 miles (+5,657)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    120,719 miles
    Test number
    215231345338
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  6. Pass115,062 miles (+5,912)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    115,062 miles
    Test number
    126699536991

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass109,150 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    109,150 miles
    Test number
    845848303913
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone b (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust heat shield loose
    • AdvisoryEngine mounts have movement.
    • AdvisoryFront Coolant leak of Engine
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush's both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail109,150 miles (+6,255)2 repaired1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,150 miles
    Test number
    961799653454
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone b (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust heat shield loose
    • AdvisoryEngine mounts have movement.
    • AdvisoryFront Coolant leak of Engine
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush's both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass102,895 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    102,895 miles
    Test number
    215880304962
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Fail102,895 miles (+7,510)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,895 miles
    Test number
    638111046332
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass95,385 miles (+9,347)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    95,385 miles
    Test number
    230504871473
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lens deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged advise replace (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust outer skin insecure / corroded
    • AdvisoryRear tyres deteriorated / cracking

  12. Pass86,038 miles (+10,116)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    86,038 miles
    Test number
    828667557354
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box outer skin corroded

  13. Pass75,922 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    75,922 miles
    Test number
    440225870064
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  14. Fail75,922 miles (+8,734)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,922 miles
    Test number
    823952059333
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed small cut in tread (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureSteering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  15. Pass67,188 miles (+4,759)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    67,188 miles
    Test number
    321881466254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass62,429 miles (+4,910)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    62,429 miles
    Test number
    678597384245
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass57,519 miles (+4,910)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    57,519 miles
    Test number
    487536493243
    • AdvisoryFront engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass52,609 miles (+4,649)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    52,609 miles
    Test number
    317798772272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass47,960 miles (+5,035)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    47,960 miles
    Test number
    925290191259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass42,925 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    42,925 miles
    Test number
    260028290272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail42,925 miles (+5,702)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,925 miles
    Test number
    330108490204
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  22. Pass37,223 miles (-31,206)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    37,223 miles
    Test number
    513716709308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail68,429 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,429 miles
    Test number
    140812499211
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testRear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  24. Pass68,429 miles (+37,276)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    68,429 miles
    Test number
    713632699271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass31,153 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    31,153 miles
    Test number
    233704808359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC05 XRV

Does LC05 XRV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC05 XRV is valid until 28 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC05 XRV?
The MOT on LC05 XRV is valid until 28 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC05 XRV done?
LC05 XRV was recorded at 143,313 miles at its MOT on 22 Sept 2026, an average of 6,268 miles a year.
Has LC05 XRV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC05 XRV has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Sept 2020.
Has the mileage on LC05 XRV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 2 Nov 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LC05 XRV find?
LC05 XRV passed its latest MOT on 22 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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