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Saab 9-5

Grey · Petrol · 2004 · 1,990 cc

LB04 UMJMOT history

LB04 UMJ is a grey petrol Saab 9-5 first used on 17 May 2004. Its MOT expired on 24 Mar 2026 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 112,209 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Apr 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 24 Mar 2026
Mileage
112,209 mi
At MOT on 24 Apr 2026
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,513 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB04 UMJ
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
17 May 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Apr 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB04 UMJ was last recorded at 112,209 miles on 24 Apr 2026, 6,618 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
105,591 miles · 21 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
6,618 miles
Average per year
4,513 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 112,209 miles
  • 2025 – 105,591 miles
  • 2024 – 103,051 miles
  • 2023 – 101,896 miles
  • 2022 – 99,530 miles
  • 2021 – 95,021 miles
  • 2019 – 94,882 miles
  • 2018 – 93,934 miles
  • 2017 – 92,468 miles
  • 2016 – 88,985 miles
  • 2015 – 84,161 miles
  • 2014 – 79,613 miles
  • 2013 – 71,694 miles
  • 2012 – 60,885 miles
  • 2011 – 51,708 miles
  • 2010 – 41,797 miles
  • 2009 – 33,740 miles
  • 2008 – 29,938 miles
  • 2007 – 26,741 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail112,209 miles
  • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure around inner tread 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • MajorEmissions unable to be completed due to very low oil (8.2.1.2 (d))
  • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
  • MajorFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect offside and nearside, maybe bulbs or lenses (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn central and rear x2 bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn central and rear x2 bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective offside and nearside (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside, brake pads getting low (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryHandbrake lever travel but not excessive
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge around edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Lower Gearbox mounting defective under vehicle
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all suspension/steering components bolted to it (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear brake pads over half worn.
  • AdvisoryShowing signs of corrosion throughout vehicle

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2012

  • Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear exhaust silancer corroaded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

23 tests since 17 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail112,209 miles (+6,618)2 dangerous7 major1 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,209 miles
    Test number
    819398599384
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure around inner tread 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed due to very low oil (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect offside and nearside, maybe bulbs or lenses (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn central and rear x2 bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn central and rear x2 bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective offside and nearside (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside, brake pads getting low (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake lever travel but not excessive
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge around edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Gearbox mounting defective under vehicle
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all suspension/steering components bolted to it (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads over half worn.
    • AdvisoryShowing signs of corrosion throughout vehicle

  2. Pass105,591 miles (+2,540)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    105,591 miles
    Test number
    495599321663
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass103,051 miles (+1,155)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    103,051 miles
    Test number
    389141395153
    • AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass101,896 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    101,896 miles
    Test number
    777272351720
    • AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail101,896 miles (+2,366)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,896 miles
    Test number
    546804561522
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass99,530 miles (+4,509)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    99,530 miles
    Test number
    550031814942

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass95,021 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    95,021 miles
    Test number
    431200769183
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear exhaust silancer corroaded

  8. Fail95,021 miles (+139)2 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,021 miles
    Test number
    542012291657
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear exhaust silancer corroaded
    • AdvisoryPark brake just meet requirments at 16%

  9. Pass94,882 miles (+948)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    94,882 miles
    Test number
    774425670149
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass93,934 miles (+1,466)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    93,934 miles
    Test number
    570051956084
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass92,468 miles (+3,483)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    92,468 miles
    Test number
    523843188558
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine oil
    • AdvisoryBoth head lights cloudy
    • AdvisoryRear silencer corroded

  12. Pass88,985 miles (+4,824)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2017
    Odometer
    88,985 miles
    Test number
    951805583640
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass84,161 miles8 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    84,161 miles
    Test number
    478242915158
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • NoteFront to rear exhaust corroded

  14. Fail84,161 miles (+4,548)2 failures9 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,161 miles
    Test number
    759252015154
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteFront to rear exhaust corroded

  15. Pass79,613 miles (+7,919)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    79,613 miles
    Test number
    546589314180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass71,694 miles (+10,809)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    71,694 miles
    Test number
    119707603107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass60,885 miles (+9,177)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2013
    Odometer
    60,885 miles
    Test number
    326135612182
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass51,708 miles (+9,911)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2012
    Odometer
    51,708 miles
    Test number
    675039321130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass41,797 miles (+8,057)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2011
    Odometer
    41,797 miles
    Test number
    703314310185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass33,740 miles (+3,802)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2010
    Odometer
    33,740 miles
    Test number
    234782219105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass29,938 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2009
    Odometer
    29,938 miles
    Test number
    153667738105
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  22. Fail29,938 miles (+3,197)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,938 miles
    Test number
    121487038165
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  23. Pass26,741 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2008
    Odometer
    26,741 miles
    Test number
    761067037193
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LB04 UMJ

Does LB04 UMJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB04 UMJ expired on 24 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB04 UMJ?
The MOT on LB04 UMJ expired on 24 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB04 UMJ done?
LB04 UMJ was recorded at 112,209 miles at its MOT on 24 Apr 2026, an average of 4,513 miles a year.
Has LB04 UMJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB04 UMJ has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LB04 UMJ 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 UMJ find?
LB04 UMJ failed its latest MOT on 24 Apr 2026 with 2 dangerous defects, 7 major defects, 1 minor defect and 13 advisories: nearside rear tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; offside front tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure around inner tread 225/45/17; emissions unable to be completed due to very low oil, and 20 more.

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