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Saab 9-5

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,990 cc

LB04 FGEMOT history

LB04 FGE is a silver petrol Saab 9-5 first used on 30 Apr 2004. Its MOT expired on 12 Nov 2024 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 164,253 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Nov 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 12 Nov 2024
Mileage
164,253 mi
At MOT on 13 Nov 2023
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,096 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB04 FGE
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
30 Apr 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
13 Nov 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB04 FGE was last recorded at 164,253 miles on 13 Nov 2023, 145 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
164,108 miles · 7 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
145 miles
Average per year
8,096 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 164,253 miles
  • 2022 – 152,430 miles
  • 2021 – 139,626 miles
  • 2020 – 126,174 miles
  • 2019 – 105,395 miles
  • 2018 – 98,467 miles
  • 2017 – 97,689 miles
  • 2016 – 90,241 miles
  • 2015 – 88,298 miles
  • 2014 – 81,323 miles
  • 2013 – 74,104 miles
  • 2012 – 66,121 miles
  • 2011 – 59,526 miles
  • 2010 – 54,182 miles
  • 2009 – 47,027 miles
  • 2008 – 39,261 miles
  • 2007 – 30,187 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass164,253 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisorySill covers fittedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2018

  • Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2015

Full MOT history

24 tests since 23 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass164,253 miles (+145)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    164,253 miles
    Test number
    969318866200
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  2. Fail164,108 miles (+11,678)5 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,108 miles
    Test number
    946184365538
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play close to excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  3. Pass152,430 miles (+12,804)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    152,430 miles
    Test number
    344126669711
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamp patterns poor
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wing corroded close to excess (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass139,626 miles (+13,452)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    139,626 miles
    Test number
    448755856859
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  5. Pass126,174 miles (+20,779)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    126,174 miles
    Test number
    713413151873
    • AdvisoryCentral Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass105,395 miles (+6,928)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    105,395 miles
    Test number
    614221570165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass98,467 miles (+778)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    98,467 miles
    Test number
    536008255048
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre has small cuts in side wall
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  8. Pass97,689 miles (+7,448)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    97,689 miles
    Test number
    224884378248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass90,241 miles (+1,943)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    90,241 miles
    Test number
    104696574369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass88,298 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    88,298 miles
    Test number
    996284305172
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Fail88,298 miles (+6,975)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,298 miles
    Test number
    217894305421
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass81,323 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    81,323 miles
    Test number
    715644504169
    • NoteOffside rear tyre has splits on inner sidewall
    • NoteTemporary repair to main beam nearside

  13. Fail81,323 miles (+7,219)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,323 miles
    Test number
    606674104161
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre has splits on inner sidewall

  14. Pass74,104 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    74,104 miles
    Test number
    955566903118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail74,104 miles (+7,983)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,104 miles
    Test number
    509398593063
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear 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)

  16. Pass66,121 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    66,121 miles
    Test number
    558210412147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail66,121 miles (+6,595)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,121 miles
    Test number
    589410012114
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  18. Pass59,526 miles (+5,344)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    59,526 miles
    Test number
    507948001161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass54,182 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    54,182 miles
    Test number
    441970520161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail54,182 miles (+7,155)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,182 miles
    Test number
    433540520163
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  21. Pass47,027 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    47,027 miles
    Test number
    514120529199
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Fail47,027 miles (+7,766)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,027 miles
    Test number
    244910529129
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • 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)

  23. Pass39,261 miles (+9,074)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    39,261 miles
    Test number
    881605918170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass30,187 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    30,187 miles
    Test number
    614733017149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB04 FGE

Does LB04 FGE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB04 FGE expired on 12 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB04 FGE?
The MOT on LB04 FGE expired on 12 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB04 FGE done?
LB04 FGE was recorded at 164,253 miles at its MOT on 13 Nov 2023, an average of 8,096 miles a year.
Has LB04 FGE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB04 FGE has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on LB04 FGE 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 FGE find?
LB04 FGE passed its latest MOT on 13 Nov 2023 with 5 advisories: nearside rear outer suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch; nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play; offside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis, and 2 more.

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