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Saab 9-5

Red · Petrol · 2004 · 1,990 cc

LB04 VBKMOT history

LB04 VBK is a red petrol Saab 9-5 first used on 28 May 2004. Its MOT expired on 14 Oct 2023 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 151,359 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Oct 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 14 Oct 2023
Mileage
151,359 mi
At MOT on 4 Oct 2022
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,692 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB04 VBK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-5
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,990 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
28 May 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
4 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB04 VBK was last recorded at 151,359 miles on 4 Oct 2022, 2,383 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Oct 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
148,976 miles · 4 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
2,383 miles
Average per year
7,692 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 151,359 miles
  • 2021 – 148,976 miles
  • 2020 – 145,300 miles
  • 2019 – 140,017 miles
  • 2018 – 134,385 miles
  • 2017 – 123,560 miles
  • 2016 – 117,246 miles
  • 2015 – 107,063 miles
  • 2014 – 96,165 miles
  • 2013 – 89,095 miles
  • 2012 – 79,831 miles
  • 2011 – 69,720 miles
  • 2010 – 62,188 miles
  • 2009 – 52,847 miles
  • 2008 – 45,266 miles
  • 2007 – 33,177 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass151,359 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 on car (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Badly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryHeadlamp range control Warning light on Dash
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Possibly wheel bearing noise
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Height sensors for Light damage
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All of them (5.3.3 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass151,359 miles (+2,383)20 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    151,359 miles
    Test number
    352703455109
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 on car (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Badly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp range control Warning light on Dash
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Possibly wheel bearing noise
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Height sensors for Light damage
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All of them (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass148,976 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    148,976 miles
    Test number
    236479752311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail148,975 miles (+3,675)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,975 miles
    Test number
    350572810285
    • MajorFront Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • 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 hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass145,300 miles (+5,283)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    145,300 miles
    Test number
    653246813930
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged both side walls damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both shock absorbers lower bushes worn (5.3.2 (c))

  5. Pass140,017 miles (+5,632)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    140,017 miles
    Test number
    308968883539
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass134,385 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    134,385 miles
    Test number
    598564562912

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail134,385 miles (+10,825)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,385 miles
    Test number
    211228320984
    • 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))

  8. Pass123,560 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2018
    Odometer
    123,560 miles
    Test number
    605826472880
    • AdvisoryFront gearbox mount slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisorySlight play front anti roll bar bushes

  9. Fail123,560 miles (+6,314)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,560 miles
    Test number
    136440335331
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront gearbox mount slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisorySlight play front anti roll bar bushes

  10. Pass117,246 miles (+10,183)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2017
    Odometer
    117,246 miles
    Test number
    621733253543

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass107,063 miles (+10,898)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2016
    Odometer
    107,063 miles
    Test number
    668577725153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass96,165 miles (+7,070)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2015
    Odometer
    96,165 miles
    Test number
    765421124169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass89,095 miles (+142)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2014
    Odometer
    89,095 miles
    Test number
    789074743137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail88,953 miles (+9,122)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,953 miles
    Test number
    978796833170
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  15. Pass79,831 miles (+10,111)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2013
    Odometer
    79,831 miles
    Test number
    529332832122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass69,720 miles (+7,532)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2012
    Odometer
    69,720 miles
    Test number
    356426521127
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass62,188 miles (+9,341)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2011
    Odometer
    62,188 miles
    Test number
    372337440111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass52,847 miles (+7,581)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2010
    Odometer
    52,847 miles
    Test number
    780387549111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass45,266 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2009
    Odometer
    45,266 miles
    Test number
    251229448450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail45,266 miles (+12,089)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,266 miles
    Test number
    823609048116
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  21. Pass33,177 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2008
    Odometer
    33,177 miles
    Test number
    114544147179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB04 VBK

Does LB04 VBK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB04 VBK expired on 14 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB04 VBK?
The MOT on LB04 VBK expired on 14 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB04 VBK done?
LB04 VBK was recorded at 151,359 miles at its MOT on 4 Oct 2022, an average of 7,692 miles a year.
Has LB04 VBK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB04 VBK has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Sept 2021.
Has the mileage on LB04 VBK 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 VBK find?
LB04 VBK passed its latest MOT on 4 Oct 2022 with 20 advisories: brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 on car; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened badly corroded; headlamp range control warning light on dash, and 17 more.

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