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Saab 9-5

Grey · Petrol · 2004 · 1,990 cc

LB04 LXTMOT history

LB04 LXT is a grey petrol Saab 9-5 first used on 14 May 2004. Its MOT expired on 9 May 2025 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 170,602 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Apr 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 9 May 2025
Mileage
170,602 mi
At MOT on 22 Apr 2025
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,683 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB04 LXT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-5
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,990 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
14 May 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 May 2025
Latest MOT test
22 Apr 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB04 LXT was last recorded at 170,602 miles on 22 Apr 2025, 3,037 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
167,565 miles · 15 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
3,037 miles
Average per year
7,683 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 170,602 miles
  • 2024 – 167,565 miles
  • 2023 – 164,038 miles
  • 2022 – 158,736 miles
  • 2021 – 150,053 miles
  • 2020 – 144,358 miles
  • 2019 – 139,939 miles
  • 2018 – 137,226 miles
  • 2017 – 133,290 miles
  • 2016 – 124,266 miles
  • 2015 – 113,924 miles
  • 2014 – 102,700 miles
  • 2013 – 88,786 miles
  • 2012 – 76,458 miles
  • 2011 – 62,655 miles
  • 2010 – 54,848 miles
  • 2009 – 47,694 miles
  • 2008 – 40,364 miles
  • 2007 – 32,775 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail170,602 miles
  • DangerousNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision (7.1.1 (a) (ii))
  • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
  • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
  • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17xl

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear tyre worn badly on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

27 tests since 15 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail170,602 miles (+3,037)2 dangerous5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,602 miles
    Test number
    530624645782
    • DangerousNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision (7.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass167,565 miles (+3,527)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2025
    Odometer
    167,565 miles
    Test number
    465821180397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass164,038 miles (+5,302)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2024
    Odometer
    164,038 miles
    Test number
    670649995416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass158,736 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2023
    Odometer
    158,736 miles
    Test number
    991141895090
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail158,736 miles (+8,683)1 dangerous3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,736 miles
    Test number
    634812678399
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass150,053 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2022
    Odometer
    150,053 miles
    Test number
    148818476375
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail150,050 miles (+5,692)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,050 miles
    Test number
    127423263129
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass144,358 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    144,358 miles
    Test number
    161483271894
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17xl (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail144,356 miles (+4,417)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,356 miles
    Test number
    803366056737
    • 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))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17xl (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass139,939 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    139,939 miles
    Test number
    245635920699

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail139,939 miles (+2,713)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,939 miles
    Test number
    972876263008
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

  12. Pass137,226 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    137,226 miles
    Test number
    770138286112
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn badly on inner edge

  13. Fail137,225 miles (+3,935)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,225 miles
    Test number
    336225644003
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rose joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rose joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn badly on inner edge

  14. Pass133,290 miles (+9,024)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    133,290 miles
    Test number
    771253409952
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass124,266 miles (+10,342)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    124,266 miles
    Test number
    853708621855
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rose joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rose joint (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass113,924 miles (+11,224)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    113,924 miles
    Test number
    428805805143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass102,700 miles (+13,914)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    102,700 miles
    Test number
    487162614173
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass88,786 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    88,786 miles
    Test number
    697477183019
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  19. Fail88,784 miles (+12,326)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,784 miles
    Test number
    237536783077
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteO/s/f abs ring cracked

  20. Pass76,458 miles (+13,803)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    76,458 miles
    Test number
    378487812149
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteExhaust flexy slightly deteriorated
    • NoteRear exhaust slightly deteriorated

  21. Pass62,655 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    62,655 miles
    Test number
    296481301196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail62,655 miles (+7,807)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,655 miles
    Test number
    267861701156
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass54,848 miles (+7,154)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    54,848 miles
    Test number
    570018910100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass47,694 miles (+7,330)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    47,694 miles
    Test number
    364218619170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass40,364 miles (+7,589)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    40,364 miles
    Test number
    872515708122
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  26. Pass32,775 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2008
    Odometer
    32,775 miles
    Test number
    423315237132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail32,774 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,774 miles
    Test number
    801205237161
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Questions about LB04 LXT

Does LB04 LXT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB04 LXT expired on 9 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB04 LXT?
The MOT on LB04 LXT expired on 9 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB04 LXT done?
LB04 LXT was recorded at 170,602 miles at its MOT on 22 Apr 2025, an average of 7,683 miles a year.
Has LB04 LXT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB04 LXT has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on LB04 LXT 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 LXT find?
LB04 LXT failed its latest MOT on 22 Apr 2025 with 2 dangerous defects and 5 major defects: nearside rear seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision; parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value; emissions unable to be completed, and 4 more.

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