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Saab 9-5

Grey · Petrol · 2004 · 1,990 cc

LB04 UMSMOT history

LB04 UMS is a grey petrol Saab 9-5 first used on 17 May 2004. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 108,153 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Jan 2027
Mileage
108,153 mi
At MOT on 16 Dec 2025
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,194 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB04 UMS
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 valid until 7 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB04 UMS was last recorded at 108,153 miles on 16 Dec 2025, 6,603 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,550 miles · 8 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
6,603 miles
Average per year
4,194 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 108,153 miles
  • 2023 – 96,811 miles
  • 2022 – 92,008 miles
  • 2021 – 86,889 miles
  • 2020 – 81,853 miles
  • 2018 – 73,607 miles
  • 2017 – 68,798 miles
  • 2016 – 64,189 miles
  • 2015 – 60,498 miles
  • 2014 – 55,136 miles
  • 2013 – 54,646 miles
  • 2012 – 54,032 miles
  • 2011 – 53,402 miles
  • 2010 – 46,382 miles
  • 2009 – 43,214 miles
  • 2008 – 38,800 miles
  • 2007 – 31,064 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,153 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arms both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

25 tests since 31 Jul 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass108,153 miles (+6,603)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    108,153 miles
    Test number
    621223471462
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arms both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass101,550 miles2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    101,550 miles
    Test number
    148740980973
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective Both blades worn. (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both front struts corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Sub-frame bushes worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged Abs ring cracked. (1.6 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Damper corroded. (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear trailing arm bushes worn/perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail101,550 miles (+4,739)3 major2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,550 miles
    Test number
    122254135359
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb fitted incorrectly. (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective Both blades worn. (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both front struts corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Sub-frame bushes worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged Abs ring cracked. (1.6 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Damper corroded. (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear trailing arm bushes worn/perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass96,811 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    96,811 miles
    Test number
    535597575919
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Fail96,811 miles (+4,803)4 repaired2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,811 miles
    Test number
    726755672407
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass92,008 miles (+5,119)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    92,008 miles
    Test number
    634698932880
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  7. Pass86,889 miles (+5,036)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    86,889 miles
    Test number
    459778383044
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  8. Pass81,853 miles (+48)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    81,853 miles
    Test number
    774625873441
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  9. Fail81,805 miles (+4,881)7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,805 miles
    Test number
    833225080386
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  10. Pass76,924 miles (+3,317)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    76,924 miles
    Test number
    803243958833
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside and Offside- beam patterns just visible (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Getting low (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass73,607 miles (+4,809)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    73,607 miles
    Test number
    128084440427
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass68,798 miles (+4,609)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    68,798 miles
    Test number
    847884957943
    • AdvisoryOSF ANTIROLL BAR RUBBER BOOT SPLIT
    • AdvisoryOSR BRAKE PADS WORN LOW

  13. Pass64,189 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    64,189 miles
    Test number
    644366939956

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail64,189 miles (+3,691)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,189 miles
    Test number
    575078706342
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

  15. Pass60,498 miles (+5,362)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    60,498 miles
    Test number
    831345114882
    • AdvisoryEML ON

  16. Pass55,136 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    55,136 miles
    Test number
    366861914343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail55,136 miles (+490)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,136 miles
    Test number
    979549204340
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteRear silencer corroded

  18. Fail54,646 miles2 repaired5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,646 miles
    Test number
    156103183138
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
    • NoteBoth front antiroll bar drop links worn .
    • NoteBoth headlight outer lenses in poor condition .
    • NoteDrivers door mirror glass damaged .
    • NoteExhaust tail box in poor condition .
    • NoteSlight body damage to N/S/F wing .

  19. Pass54,646 miles (+614)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    54,646 miles
    Test number
    975793383116
    • NoteBoth front antiroll bar drop links worn .
    • NoteBoth headlight outer lenses in poor condition .
    • NoteDrivers door mirror glass damaged .
    • NoteExhaust tail box in poor condition .
    • NoteSlight body damage to N/S/F wing .

  20. Pass54,032 miles (+630)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    54,032 miles
    Test number
    777675502248
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass53,402 miles (+7,020)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    53,402 miles
    Test number
    455284891114
    • NoteHandbrake travel high

  22. Pass46,382 miles (+3,168)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    46,382 miles
    Test number
    103048890155
    • NoteAdvise front no plate cracked and slightly loose

  23. Pass43,214 miles (+4,414)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    43,214 miles
    Test number
    992598789172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass38,800 miles (+7,736)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    38,800 miles
    Test number
    911217218242
    • NoteFront wiper blades starting to split

  25. Pass31,064 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    31,064 miles
    Test number
    463232817220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB04 UMS

Does LB04 UMS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB04 UMS is valid until 7 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB04 UMS?
The MOT on LB04 UMS is valid until 7 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB04 UMS done?
LB04 UMS was recorded at 108,153 miles at its MOT on 16 Dec 2025, an average of 4,194 miles a year.
Has LB04 UMS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB04 UMS has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LB04 UMS 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 UMS find?
LB04 UMS passed its latest MOT on 16 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 9 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides; front coil spring corroded both sides, and 7 more.

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