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Saab 9-5

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 2,290 cc

LB04 VBLMOT history

LB04 VBL is a silver petrol Saab 9-5 first used on 23 May 2004. Its MOT expired on 23 May 2024 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 175,846 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 May 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 23 May 2024
Mileage
175,846 mi
At MOT on 24 May 2023
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,539 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB04 VBL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,290 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
23 May 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 May 2024
Latest MOT test
24 May 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB04 VBL was last recorded at 175,846 miles on 24 May 2023, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 May 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
175,842 miles · 16 May 2023
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
8,539 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 175,846 miles
  • 2021 – 172,761 miles
  • 2020 – 166,238 miles
  • 2019 – 150,829 miles
  • 2018 – 138,340 miles
  • 2017 – 126,384 miles
  • 2016 – 114,321 miles
  • 2015 – 103,503 miles
  • 2014 – 94,277 miles
  • 2013 – 88,503 miles
  • 2012 – 84,812 miles
  • 2011 – 72,351 miles
  • 2010 – 65,462 miles
  • 2009 – 56,289 miles
  • 2008 – 47,633 miles
  • 2007 – 40,302 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass175,846 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

23 tests since 6 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass175,846 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2024
    Odometer
    175,846 miles
    Test number
    457505369073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail175,842 miles (+3,081)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,842 miles
    Test number
    492802806331
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Pass172,761 miles (+6,523)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    172,761 miles
    Test number
    467699270495
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass166,238 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    166,238 miles
    Test number
    500769726857
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Engine mounting damaged but not to excess debonded (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing over inflated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

  5. Fail166,238 miles (+15,409)1 dangerous6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,238 miles
    Test number
    253498503007
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed also worn to 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Engine mounting damaged but not to excess debonded (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing over inflated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

  6. Pass150,829 miles (+12,489)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    150,829 miles
    Test number
    270613287028
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust Silencer Outer Skin Corroded

  7. Pass138,340 miles (+11,956)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    138,340 miles
    Test number
    621856799872

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass126,384 miles (+12,063)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    126,384 miles
    Test number
    277013684426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass114,321 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    114,321 miles
    Test number
    383111107353
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has little damping effect
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush slight play (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush slight play (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Outer bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level brake light (1.2.1b)

  10. Fail114,321 miles (+10,818)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,321 miles
    Test number
    803256917865
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has little damping effect
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush slight play (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush slight play (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Outer bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level brake light (1.2.1b)

  11. Pass103,503 miles (+9,226)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    103,503 miles
    Test number
    428684015152
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth headlight lenses going opaque-pattern slightly indistinct
    • NoteOffside front tyre cut in side wall not showing cords
    • NoteRear exhaust silencer outer shell corroding

  12. Pass94,277 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    94,277 miles
    Test number
    646589504133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail94,277 miles (+5,774)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,277 miles
    Test number
    247628804481
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass88,503 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    88,503 miles
    Test number
    237159603190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail88,503 miles (+3,691)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,503 miles
    Test number
    335819503137
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  16. Pass84,812 miles (+12,461)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    84,812 miles
    Test number
    806339122310
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass72,351 miles (+6,889)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    72,351 miles
    Test number
    725281221369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass65,462 miles (+9,173)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    65,462 miles
    Test number
    383912240316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass56,289 miles (+8,656)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    56,289 miles
    Test number
    762634029355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass47,633 miles (+7,331)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    47,633 miles
    Test number
    322444438338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass40,302 miles (+781)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    40,302 miles
    Test number
    581309537302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass39,521 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    39,521 miles
    Test number
    453907957195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail39,521 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,521 miles
    Test number
    533077357150
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Questions about LB04 VBL

Does LB04 VBL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB04 VBL expired on 23 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB04 VBL?
The MOT on LB04 VBL expired on 23 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB04 VBL done?
LB04 VBL was recorded at 175,846 miles at its MOT on 24 May 2023, an average of 8,539 miles a year.
Has LB04 VBL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB04 VBL has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 16 May 2023.
Has the mileage on LB04 VBL 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 VBL find?
LB04 VBL passed its latest MOT on 24 May 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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