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Saab 9-5

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 2,290 cc

LB04 EAPMOT history

LB04 EAP is a blue petrol Saab 9-5 first used on 30 Apr 2004. Its MOT expired on 20 Jul 2023 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 133,121 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jul 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 20 Jul 2023
Mileage
133,121 mi
At MOT on 21 Jul 2022
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,233 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB04 EAP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,290 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
30 Apr 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Jul 2023
Latest MOT test
21 Jul 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB04 EAP was last recorded at 133,121 miles on 21 Jul 2022, 296 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Aug 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
132,825 miles · 23 Aug 2021
Between the last two tests
296 miles
Average per year
6,233 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 133,121 miles
  • 2021 – 132,825 miles
  • 2020 – 130,234 miles
  • 2019 – 127,536 miles
  • 2018 – 125,164 miles
  • 2017 – 119,092 miles
  • 2016 – 116,144 miles
  • 2015 – 111,392 miles
  • 2014 – 107,439 miles
  • 2013 – 99,749 miles
  • 2012 – 95,182 miles
  • 2011 – 85,487 miles
  • 2010 – 73,455 miles
  • 2009 – 61,603 miles
  • 2008 – 51,898 miles
  • 2007 – 37,653 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,121 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryParking brake just met the requirements

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 sill corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside front (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Engine stability mount deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2015

Full MOT history

25 tests since 28 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass133,121 miles (+296)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    133,121 miles
    Test number
    474058490319
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake just met the requirements

  2. Pass132,825 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    132,825 miles
    Test number
    365269529083
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  3. Fail132,825 miles (+2,591)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,825 miles
    Test number
    757128754211
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  4. Pass130,234 miles (+66)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    130,234 miles
    Test number
    619522577017
    • AdvisoryOffside sill corroded

  5. Fail130,168 miles (+2,632)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,168 miles
    Test number
    173941964242
    • DangerousNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside sill corroded

  6. Pass127,536 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    127,536 miles
    Test number
    386293851331
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  7. Fail127,536 miles (+2,372)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,536 miles
    Test number
    180477590294
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  8. Pass125,164 miles (+29)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2019
    Odometer
    125,164 miles
    Test number
    243584389903
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside front (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryEngine stability mount deteriorated

  9. Fail125,135 miles (+6,043)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,135 miles
    Test number
    229446500156
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureSteering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside front (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryEngine stability mount deteriorated

  10. Pass119,092 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2018
    Odometer
    119,092 miles
    Test number
    255416560066
    • AdvisoryAll brake pipes heavily greased
    • AdvisoryExhaust front flexi's slightly deterioted
    • AdvisoryExhaust system deterioted (backbox)

  11. Fail119,092 miles (+2,948)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,092 miles
    Test number
    936460377146
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureHeadlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced both front (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryAll brake pipes heavily greased
    • AdvisoryExhaust front flexi's slightly deterioted
    • AdvisoryExhaust system deterioted (backbox)

  12. Pass116,144 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2017
    Odometer
    116,144 miles
    Test number
    820034621273
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  13. Fail116,144 miles (+4,752)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,144 miles
    Test number
    304012324911
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  14. Pass111,392 miles (+3,953)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2016
    Odometer
    111,392 miles
    Test number
    285639535154
    • AdvisoryFront engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Pass107,439 miles (+7,690)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    107,439 miles
    Test number
    955670924164
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass99,749 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    99,749 miles
    Test number
    696467303141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail99,749 miles (+4,567)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,749 miles
    Test number
    877577203172
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  18. Pass95,182 miles (+9,695)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    95,182 miles
    Test number
    567382722101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass85,487 miles (+12,032)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    85,487 miles
    Test number
    126912981403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass73,455 miles (+45)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    73,455 miles
    Test number
    234601070098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail73,410 miles (+11,807)1 dangerous6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,410 miles
    Test number
    104569960457
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass61,603 miles (+9,705)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    61,603 miles
    Test number
    701261769054
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  23. Pass51,898 miles (+14,245)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    51,898 miles
    Test number
    621978378001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass37,653 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    37,653 miles
    Test number
    460997787087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail37,653 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,653 miles
    Test number
    443457987078
    • FailureNearside Brake cable locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Questions about LB04 EAP

Does LB04 EAP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB04 EAP expired on 20 Jul 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB04 EAP?
The MOT on LB04 EAP expired on 20 Jul 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB04 EAP done?
LB04 EAP was recorded at 133,121 miles at its MOT on 21 Jul 2022, an average of 6,233 miles a year.
Has LB04 EAP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB04 EAP has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Aug 2021.
Has the mileage on LB04 EAP 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 EAP find?
LB04 EAP passed its latest MOT on 21 Jul 2022 with 6 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded; offside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded, and 3 more.

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