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Saab 9-5

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 2,290 cc

LM05 LBUMOT history

LM05 LBU is a blue petrol Saab 9-5 first used on 15 Jul 2005. Its MOT expired on 9 Jan 2026 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 70,508 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jan 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 9 Jan 2026
Mileage
70,508 mi
At MOT on 10 Jan 2025
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,417 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM05 LBU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,290 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
15 Jul 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM05 LBU was last recorded at 70,508 miles on 10 Jan 2025, 1,761 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
68,747 miles · 1 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
1,761 miles
Average per year
3,417 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 70,508 miles
  • 2024 – 68,747 miles
  • 2023 – 66,586 miles
  • 2022 – 64,760 miles
  • 2021 – 62,821 miles
  • 2020 – 61,550 miles
  • 2019 – 59,232 miles
  • 2018 – 55,717 miles
  • 2017 – 54,412 miles
  • 2016 – 48,618 miles
  • 2015 – 44,747 miles
  • 2014 – 41,258 miles
  • 2013 – 37,749 miles
  • 2012 – 33,903 miles
  • 2011 – 29,813 miles
  • 2010 – 24,447 miles
  • 2009 – 19,451 miles
  • 2008 – 14,121 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,508 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S/R and N/S/F (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear exhaust box outer skin corroded

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 Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Hub bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Exhaust system corroded - backbox outer skin loose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Dished/lipped

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

24 tests since 10 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass70,508 miles (+1,761)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    70,508 miles
    Test number
    576747769990
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S/R and N/S/F (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box outer skin corroded

  2. Pass68,747 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    68,747 miles
    Test number
    177944368160
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Wishbone (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear box outer skin corroded

  3. Fail68,746 miles (+2,160)2 dangerous2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,746 miles
    Test number
    569583221672
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Cracking/splitting tread to sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Cracking/splitting tread to sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Wishbone (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged Tread flaking/tearing up (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear box outer skin corroded

  4. Pass66,586 miles (+3)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    66,586 miles
    Test number
    495314484804
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded - backbox outer skin loose
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Dished/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH tyres - flaking / ripping on tread - winter tyres fitted (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail66,583 miles (+1,823)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,583 miles
    Test number
    945229947856
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear - middle sections (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded - backbox outer skin loose
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Dished/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged BOTH - winter tyres tread pattern flaking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass64,760 miles (+65)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    64,760 miles
    Test number
    218897442399
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Winter tyre tread flaking up
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail64,695 miles (+1,874)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,695 miles
    Test number
    615686448211
    • MajorRear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn BOTH trailing arm bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Winter tyre tread flaking up
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass62,821 miles (+1,271)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    62,821 miles
    Test number
    955143047891
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bushes - NSR / OSR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass61,550 miles (+2,318)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    61,550 miles
    Test number
    856098085393
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Condensation in headlamp (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass59,232 miles (+3,515)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    59,232 miles
    Test number
    178818857296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass55,717 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    55,717 miles
    Test number
    102265111768

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail55,717 miles (+1,305)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,717 miles
    Test number
    853728058716
    • FailureHeadlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm - 3mm (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass54,412 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    54,412 miles
    Test number
    852230827643
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail54,412 miles (+5,794)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,412 miles
    Test number
    923797748642
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass48,618 miles (+3,871)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    48,618 miles
    Test number
    905753721063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass44,747 miles (+3,489)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    44,747 miles
    Test number
    465163405248
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  17. Pass41,258 miles (+3,509)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    41,258 miles
    Test number
    819803404232
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre nail centre

  18. Pass37,749 miles (+3,846)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    37,749 miles
    Test number
    259291003249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass33,903 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    33,903 miles
    Test number
    877982302239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail33,903 miles (+4,090)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,903 miles
    Test number
    345772102216
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass29,813 miles (+5,366)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    29,813 miles
    Test number
    557272691114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass24,447 miles (+4,996)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    24,447 miles
    Test number
    814630200286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass19,451 miles (+5,330)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    19,451 miles
    Test number
    561395109294
    • NoteAdvise:n/s/f tyre sidewall damage & has a nail in it
    • NoteAdvise:rear wiper not clearing screen
    • NoteAdvise:v.slight play in o/s/f anti roll bar link rod lower ball joint

  24. Pass14,121 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    14,121 miles
    Test number
    503702998188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM05 LBU

Does LM05 LBU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM05 LBU expired on 9 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM05 LBU?
The MOT on LM05 LBU expired on 9 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM05 LBU done?
LM05 LBU was recorded at 70,508 miles at its MOT on 10 Jan 2025, an average of 3,417 miles a year.
Has LM05 LBU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM05 LBU has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on LM05 LBU 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 LM05 LBU find?
LM05 LBU passed its latest MOT on 10 Jan 2025 with 3 advisories: offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge; tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/r and n/s/f; rear exhaust box outer skin corroded.

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