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Saab 9-5

Grey · Petrol · 2002 · 2,962 cc

LF52 XSXMOT history

LF52 XSX is a grey petrol Saab 9-5 first used on 1 Sept 2002. Its MOT expired on 29 May 2026 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 126,576 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 May 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 29 May 2026
Mileage
126,576 mi
At MOT on 29 May 2025
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,588 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF52 XSX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-5
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,962 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
1 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 May 2026
Latest MOT test
29 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LF52 XSX was last recorded at 126,576 miles on 29 May 2025, 1,194 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 May 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 19 Apr 2013: 45,950 miles, lower than 46,316 miles on 1 May 2012.

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

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,382 miles · 30 May 2024
Between the last two tests
1,194 miles
Average per year
5,588 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 126,576 miles
  • 2024 – 125,382 miles
  • 2023 – 123,469 miles
  • 2022 – 121,731 miles
  • 2021 – 119,273 miles
  • 2020 – 117,501 miles
  • 2019 – 116,338 miles
  • 2018 – 113,891 miles
  • 2017 – 109,979 miles
  • 2016 – 106,468 miles
  • 2015 – 88,490 miles
  • 2014 – 73,230 miles
  • 2013 – 54,590 miles
  • 2012 – 46,316 miles
  • 2011 – 39,765 miles
  • 2010 – 35,448 miles
  • 2009 – 32,903 miles
  • 2008 – 29,872 miles
  • 2007 – 25,911 miles
  • 2006 – 19,812 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,576 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake low effort

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear mounting bushes

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Rear Exhaust corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

28 tests since 20 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,576 miles (+1,194)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2026
    Odometer
    126,576 miles
    Test number
    890762005548
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake low effort

  2. Pass125,382 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2025
    Odometer
    125,382 miles
    Test number
    731832280309
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail125,380 miles (+1,911)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,380 miles
    Test number
    541679824725
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass123,469 miles (+1,738)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2024
    Odometer
    123,469 miles
    Test number
    431483772025
    • MinorNearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel arch slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  5. Pass121,731 miles (+115)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2023
    Odometer
    121,731 miles
    Test number
    796922017861
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded

  6. Fail121,616 miles (+2,343)4 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,616 miles
    Test number
    272949212567
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer / inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer / inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBOTH rear wheel arches corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded

  7. Pass119,273 miles (+1,772)3 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2022
    Odometer
    119,273 miles
    Test number
    984333946957
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt BOTH (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel arch damaged & corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryOver sills fitted
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer corroded

  8. Pass117,501 miles (+1,163)3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2021
    Odometer
    117,501 miles
    Test number
    352038028744
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt BOTH (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOver sills & engine cover
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion both rear wheel arches,nearside slight damage

  9. Pass116,338 miles (+2,447)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2020
    Odometer
    116,338 miles
    Test number
    712403596793
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover & over sills fitted
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight damage nearside rear wing

  10. Pass113,891 miles (+16)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2019
    Odometer
    113,891 miles
    Test number
    978488879659
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flex pipe deteriorating
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion underneath on some components

  11. Fail113,875 miles (+3,896)4 failures12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,875 miles
    Test number
    942223787965
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureRear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake discs rusty
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flex pipe deteriorating
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre bolt in inner shoulder
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion underneath on some components

  12. Pass109,979 miles (+3,511)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    109,979 miles
    Test number
    494032312903
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre worn inner edge

  13. Pass106,468 miles (+259)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    106,468 miles
    Test number
    985751885077
    • AdvisoryFront front brake discs thin and corroded
    • AdvisoryNear side rear tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisorySome corrosion on brake pipes

  14. Fail106,209 miles (+17,719)1 dangerous2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,209 miles
    Test number
    801938344875
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • AdvisoryFront front brake discs thin and corroded
    • AdvisoryNear side front tyre becoming low
    • AdvisoryNear side rear tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisorySome corrosion on brake pipes

  15. Pass88,490 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    88,490 miles
    Test number
    738056905102
    • NoteFront too rear brake pipes bend from something hitting underside

  16. Fail88,490 miles (+15,260)4 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,490 miles
    Test number
    855226805142
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • NoteFront too rear brake pipes bend from something hitting underside

  17. Pass73,230 miles (+649)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    73,230 miles
    Test number
    346776104145
    • NoteEngine oil leak
    • NoteRear brake pads starting to wear low

  18. Fail72,581 miles (+17,991)4 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,581 miles
    Test number
    588403784050
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteEngine light on
    • NoteFront discs worn
    • NoteRear discs worn pads low

  19. Pass54,590 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    54,590 miles
    Test number
    216089503431
    • NoteExhaust Corroded
    • NoteHeadlight lense`s misty
    • NoteSlight corrosion starting on brake pipes
    • NoteTraction control light on

  20. Fail45,950 miles (-366)1 failure4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,950 miles
    Test number
    409379703123
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • NoteExhaust Corroded
    • NoteHeadlight lense`s misty
    • NoteSlight corrosion starting on brake pipes
    • NoteTraction control light on

  21. Pass46,316 miles (+6,551)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    46,316 miles
    Test number
    328502422105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass39,765 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    39,765 miles
    Test number
    649249001122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail39,765 miles (+4,317)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,765 miles
    Test number
    856909101188
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass35,448 miles (+2,545)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    35,448 miles
    Test number
    581220620118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass32,903 miles (+3,031)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    32,903 miles
    Test number
    623091819133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass29,872 miles (+3,961)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    29,872 miles
    Test number
    953346318141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass25,911 miles (+6,099)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    25,911 miles
    Test number
    272251827161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass19,812 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    19,812 miles
    Test number
    281450816133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LF52 XSX

Does LF52 XSX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LF52 XSX expired on 29 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LF52 XSX?
The MOT on LF52 XSX expired on 29 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LF52 XSX done?
LF52 XSX was recorded at 126,576 miles at its MOT on 29 May 2025, an average of 5,588 miles a year.
Has LF52 XSX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF52 XSX has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 25 May 2024.
Has the mileage on LF52 XSX ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 19 Apr 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LF52 XSX find?
LF52 XSX passed its latest MOT on 29 May 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; offside parking brake low effort.

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