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Saab 9-5

Blue · Gas bi-fuel · 2004 · 1,990 cc

LB04 UOVMOT history

LB04 UOV is a blue gas bi-fuel Saab 9-5 first used on 17 May 2004. Its MOT expired on 30 Nov 2022 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 158,167 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Dec 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 30 Nov 2022
Mileage
158,167 mi
At MOT on 1 Dec 2021
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
8,096 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB04 UOV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Gas bi-fuel
Engine size
1,990 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
17 May 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
1 Dec 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB04 UOV was last recorded at 158,167 miles on 1 Dec 2021, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
158,164 miles · 29 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
8,096 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 158,167 miles
  • 2020 – 152,644 miles
  • 2019 – 142,911 miles
  • 2018 – 135,498 miles
  • 2017 – 123,704 miles
  • 2016 – 110,089 miles
  • 2015 – 98,814 miles
  • 2014 – 85,897 miles
  • 2013 – 79,033 miles
  • 2012 – 71,311 miles
  • 2011 – 68,808 miles
  • 2010 – 65,408 miles
  • 2009 – 59,460 miles
  • 2008 – 51,834 miles
  • 2007 – 40,313 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass158,167 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryHeat shield looseRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Exhaust silencer slightly loose Cover loose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

23 tests since 12 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass158,167 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    158,167 miles
    Test number
    693979192584
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeat shield loose
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail158,164 miles (+5,520)1 dangerous5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,164 miles
    Test number
    843683501945
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeat shield loose
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass152,644 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    152,644 miles
    Test number
    955233618051
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer slightly loose Cover loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail152,636 miles (+9,725)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,636 miles
    Test number
    436057621794
    • DangerousOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush likely to become detached Front subframe (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn Front subframe bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer slightly loose Cover loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass142,911 miles (+3)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    142,911 miles
    Test number
    823432530471
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail142,908 miles (+7,410)4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,908 miles
    Test number
    180101177943
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass135,498 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    135,498 miles
    Test number
    193556524918
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes perishing (2.4.G.2)

  8. Fail135,488 miles (+11,784)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,488 miles
    Test number
    827818986430
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes perishing (2.4.G.2)

  9. Pass123,704 miles (+46)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    123,704 miles
    Test number
    250384546490
    • AdvisoryEngine Management warning lamp illuminated

  10. Fail123,658 miles (+13,569)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,658 miles
    Test number
    551087370642
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryEngine Management warning lamp illuminated
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass110,089 miles (+102)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2017
    Odometer
    110,089 miles
    Test number
    953564587862

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail109,987 miles (+11,173)1 failure1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,987 miles
    Test number
    509176171331
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  13. Pass98,814 miles (+12,917)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2016
    Odometer
    98,814 miles
    Test number
    897411025171
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass85,897 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2015
    Odometer
    85,897 miles
    Test number
    659902134137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail85,892 miles (+6,859)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,892 miles
    Test number
    925242134183
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass79,033 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2014
    Odometer
    79,033 miles
    Test number
    377904333164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail79,020 miles (+7,709)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,020 miles
    Test number
    319283733173
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  18. Pass71,311 miles (+2,503)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2013
    Odometer
    71,311 miles
    Test number
    639939712160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass68,808 miles (+3,400)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2012
    Odometer
    68,808 miles
    Test number
    328936311134
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass65,408 miles (+5,948)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2011
    Odometer
    65,408 miles
    Test number
    161982530180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass59,460 miles (+7,626)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2010
    Odometer
    59,460 miles
    Test number
    894112739161
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  22. Pass51,834 miles (+11,521)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2009
    Odometer
    51,834 miles
    Test number
    582437038167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass40,313 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2008
    Odometer
    40,313 miles
    Test number
    251992137131
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LB04 UOV

Does LB04 UOV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB04 UOV expired on 30 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB04 UOV?
The MOT on LB04 UOV expired on 30 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB04 UOV done?
LB04 UOV was recorded at 158,167 miles at its MOT on 1 Dec 2021, an average of 8,096 miles a year.
Has LB04 UOV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB04 UOV has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on LB04 UOV 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 UOV find?
LB04 UOV passed its latest MOT on 1 Dec 2021 with 3 advisories: front brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.; heat shield loose; oil leak, but not excessive.

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