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Saab 9-5

Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 2,290 cc

L94 HECMOT history

L94 HEC is a grey petrol Saab 9-5 first used on 1 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 1 Oct 2027 and it has passed 22 of 26 MOT tests, with 202,850 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Oct 2027
Mileage
202,850 mi
At MOT on 25 Sept 2026
MOT tests
26
22 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,420 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L94 HEC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-5
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,290 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
1 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L94 HEC was last recorded at 202,850 miles on 25 Sept 2026, 6,095 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
196,755 miles · 2 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
6,095 miles
Average per year
8,420 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 202,850 miles
  • 2025 – 196,755 miles
  • 2024 – 191,394 miles
  • 2023 – 184,054 miles
  • 2022 – 178,668 miles
  • 2021 – 175,156 miles
  • 2020 – 169,691 miles
  • 2019 – 164,678 miles
  • 2018 – 160,399 miles
  • 2017 – 141,258 miles
  • 2016 – 129,479 miles
  • 2015 – 116,953 miles
  • 2014 – 111,732 miles
  • 2013 – 102,045 miles
  • 2012 – 94,425 miles
  • 2011 – 86,734 miles
  • 2010 – 76,576 miles
  • 2009 – 66,607 miles
  • 2008 – 48,289 miles
  • 2007 – 37,653 miles
  • 2006 – 29,489 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass202,850 miles
  • MinorCentral Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated NS and OS inner CV boots (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorCentral Front Headlamp lens slightly defective NS and OSF headlamps fogged (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear suspension arms (all) corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

26 tests since 22 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass202,850 miles (+6,095)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    202,850 miles
    Test number
    774637365770
    • MinorCentral Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated NS and OS inner CV boots (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorCentral Front Headlamp lens slightly defective NS and OSF headlamps fogged (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear suspension arms (all) corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass196,755 miles (+5,361)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    196,755 miles
    Test number
    129869600991
    • MinorCentral Front Headlamp lens slightly defective NS and OS headlamps fogged (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe to centre section has a minor leak (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass191,394 miles (+7,340)4 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    191,394 miles
    Test number
    574391992380
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Inner CV boot deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Headlamp fogged (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Inner CV boot deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Headlamp fogged (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Outer ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper rose joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Outer ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass184,054 miles (+5,386)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    184,054 miles
    Test number
    398629582888
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass178,668 miles (+3,512)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    178,668 miles
    Test number
    664965817628
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  6. Pass175,156 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    175,156 miles
    Test number
    619012883420
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail175,156 miles (+5,465)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,156 miles
    Test number
    581992514804
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements faded to white (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass169,691 miles (+5,013)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    169,691 miles
    Test number
    949601206991
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass164,678 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    164,678 miles
    Test number
    700427844297
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail164,677 miles (+4,278)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,677 miles
    Test number
    195658663247
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass160,399 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    160,399 miles
    Test number
    397595106041
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Fail160,398 miles (+19,140)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,398 miles
    Test number
    721038739787
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass141,258 miles (+11,779)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    141,258 miles
    Test number
    471798818160
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has a light misting of oil nearside rear (2.7.3)

  14. Pass129,479 miles (+12,526)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    129,479 miles
    Test number
    665976764178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass116,953 miles (+5,221)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    116,953 miles
    Test number
    557355455657
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  16. Pass111,732 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    111,732 miles
    Test number
    128725514317
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  17. Fail111,732 miles (+9,687)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,732 miles
    Test number
    609625014344
    • Repaired at testOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  18. Pass102,045 miles (+7,620)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    102,045 miles
    Test number
    409513903402
    • NoteRear exhaust section corroded

  19. Pass94,425 miles (+7,691)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    94,425 miles
    Test number
    245858112374
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteSlight corrosion to rear exhaust silencer

  20. Pass86,734 miles (+10,158)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    86,734 miles
    Test number
    609888411360
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  21. Pass76,576 miles (+9,969)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    76,576 miles
    Test number
    293976520380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass66,607 miles (+7,106)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    66,607 miles
    Test number
    720487259361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass59,501 miles (+11,212)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    59,501 miles
    Test number
    602814849033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass48,289 miles (+10,636)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    48,289 miles
    Test number
    890169148033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass37,653 miles (+8,164)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    37,653 miles
    Test number
    900490257059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass29,489 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    29,489 miles
    Test number
    383243456019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L94 HEC

Does L94 HEC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L94 HEC is valid until 1 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L94 HEC?
The MOT on L94 HEC is valid until 1 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L94 HEC done?
L94 HEC was recorded at 202,850 miles at its MOT on 25 Sept 2026, an average of 8,420 miles a year.
Has L94 HEC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L94 HEC has failed 4 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on L94 HEC 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 L94 HEC find?
L94 HEC passed its latest MOT on 25 Sept 2026 with 3 minor defects and 2 advisories: central front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated ns and os inner cv boots; central front headlamp lens slightly defective ns and osf headlamps fogged; offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources, and 2 more.

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