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Saab 9-5

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,990 cc

LB04 BKGMOT history

LB04 BKG is a silver petrol Saab 9-5 first used on 23 Apr 2004. Its MOT expired on 9 Oct 2024 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 136,520 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Oct 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 9 Oct 2024
Mileage
136,520 mi
At MOT on 10 Oct 2024
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,707 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB04 BKG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,990 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
23 Apr 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
10 Oct 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB04 BKG was last recorded at 136,520 miles on 10 Oct 2024, 5,087 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
131,433 miles · 10 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
5,087 miles
Average per year
6,707 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 136,520 miles
  • 2023 – 131,433 miles
  • 2022 – 129,902 miles
  • 2021 – 121,196 miles
  • 2019 – 109,309 miles
  • 2017 – 99,412 miles
  • 2016 – 92,185 miles
  • 2015 – 84,254 miles
  • 2014 – 78,554 miles
  • 2013 – 72,413 miles
  • 2012 – 60,907 miles
  • 2011 – 52,490 miles
  • 2010 – 44,319 miles
  • 2009 – 35,168 miles
  • 2008 – 24,869 miles
  • 2007 – 19,319 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail136,520 miles
  • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
  • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
  • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
  • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorRoad wheel fixing missing wheel bolt missing - snapped off (5.2.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords multiple cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords multiple cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust system deteoriated , corroded
  • AdvisoryVehicle underside , suspension components corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

What MOT failures 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 Tyre slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear exhaust silencer corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Washers poor

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

22 tests since 20 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail136,520 miles (+5,087)1 dangerous10 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,520 miles
    Test number
    371684654587
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRoad wheel fixing missing wheel bolt missing - snapped off (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords multiple cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords multiple cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system deteoriated , corroded
    • AdvisoryVehicle underside , suspension components corroded

  2. Pass131,433 miles (+1,531)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    131,433 miles
    Test number
    697501869368
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system deteoriated
    • AdvisoryVehicle underside , suspension components corroded

  3. Pass129,902 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    129,902 miles
    Test number
    275923739265
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer corroded
    • AdvisoryWashers poor

  4. Fail129,902 miles (+8,706)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,902 miles
    Test number
    384935308180
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer corroded
    • AdvisoryWashers poor

  5. Pass121,196 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    121,196 miles
    Test number
    127242493602
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly worn on outer edge
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust box deteoriated

  6. Fail121,195 miles (+11,886)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,195 miles
    Test number
    719667834250
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly worn on outer edge
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust box deteoriated

  7. Pass109,309 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    109,309 miles
    Test number
    442994444237
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail109,301 miles (+9,889)3 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,301 miles
    Test number
    829003135410
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass99,412 miles (+7,227)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    99,412 miles
    Test number
    650839575349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass92,185 miles (+7,931)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    92,185 miles
    Test number
    701808223988
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  11. Pass84,254 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    84,254 miles
    Test number
    573553654777

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail84,254 miles (+5,700)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,254 miles
    Test number
    508550057601
    • 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)

  13. Pass78,554 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    78,554 miles
    Test number
    736372934237
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteRear exhaust box rusty
    • NoteSpare wheel insecure in vehicle

  14. Fail78,554 miles (+6,141)2 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,554 miles
    Test number
    315132334470
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteRear exhaust box rusty
    • NoteSpare wheel insecure in vehicle

  15. Pass72,413 miles (+35)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    72,413 miles
    Test number
    306233353248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail72,378 miles (+11,471)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,378 miles
    Test number
    366832743475
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  17. Pass60,907 miles (+8,417)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    60,907 miles
    Test number
    909819152127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass52,490 miles (+8,171)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    52,490 miles
    Test number
    997928271181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass44,319 miles (+9,151)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2011
    Odometer
    44,319 miles
    Test number
    590037640138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass35,168 miles (+10,299)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2010
    Odometer
    35,168 miles
    Test number
    792340749182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass24,869 miles (+5,550)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2009
    Odometer
    24,869 miles
    Test number
    401601358145
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside & nearside windscreen wiper rubbers split
    • NoteSill covers fitted

  22. Pass19,319 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    19,319 miles
    Test number
    954960317114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB04 BKG

Does LB04 BKG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB04 BKG expired on 9 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB04 BKG?
The MOT on LB04 BKG expired on 9 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB04 BKG done?
LB04 BKG was recorded at 136,520 miles at its MOT on 10 Oct 2024, an average of 6,707 miles a year.
Has LB04 BKG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB04 BKG has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on LB04 BKG 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 LB04 BKG find?
LB04 BKG failed its latest MOT on 10 Oct 2024 with 1 dangerous defect, 10 major defects and 6 advisories: parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value; engine mil inoperative or indicates a malfunction; nearside front track rod end ball joint has excessive play, and 14 more.

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