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Saab 9-5

Green · Petrol · 2004 · 2,290 cc

LB04 VBXMOT history

LB04 VBX is a green petrol Saab 9-5 first used on 20 May 2004. Its MOT is valid until 6 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 84,260 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Jul 2027
Mileage
84,260 mi
At MOT on 11 Jun 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,268 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB04 VBX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-5
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,290 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
20 May 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB04 VBX was last recorded at 84,260 miles on 11 Jun 2026, 1,189 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,071 miles · 9 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
1,189 miles
Average per year
3,268 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 84,260 miles
  • 2025 – 83,071 miles
  • 2024 – 81,037 miles
  • 2023 – 77,450 miles
  • 2022 – 73,977 miles
  • 2021 – 64,893 miles
  • 2020 – 60,328 miles
  • 2019 – 55,105 miles
  • 2018 – 48,851 miles
  • 2017 – 42,207 miles
  • 2016 – 42,027 miles
  • 2015 – 41,568 miles
  • 2014 – 40,622 miles
  • 2013 – 39,891 miles
  • 2012 – 38,943 miles
  • 2011 – 37,079 miles
  • 2010 – 32,356 miles
  • 2009 – 28,477 miles
  • 2008 – 23,365 miles
  • 2007 – 21,880 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,260 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • EXHAUST BACK BOX CORRODED

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2025

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Nearside Front Tyre outer wall cracking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Tyre outer wall cracking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

28 tests since 11 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass84,260 miles (+1,189)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    84,260 miles
    Test number
    417702228991

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass83,071 miles (+2,034)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    83,071 miles
    Test number
    178071091110
    • AdvisoryEXHAUST BACK BOX CORRODED
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material MARKED IN YELLOW (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass81,037 miles (+3,587)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    81,037 miles
    Test number
    702107448793

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass77,450 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    77,450 miles
    Test number
    779758852749

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail77,450 miles (+3,473)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,450 miles
    Test number
    388598293551
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass73,977 miles (+9,084)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    73,977 miles
    Test number
    500167659227
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  7. Pass64,893 miles (+4,565)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    64,893 miles
    Test number
    524032440291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass60,328 miles (+5,223)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    60,328 miles
    Test number
    380514525670

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass55,105 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    55,105 miles
    Test number
    688986606119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail55,105 miles (+6,254)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,105 miles
    Test number
    284965609906
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  11. Pass48,851 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    48,851 miles
    Test number
    858154856909

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail48,851 miles (+6,644)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,851 miles
    Test number
    196706622232
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  13. Pass42,207 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    42,207 miles
    Test number
    224532212553

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail42,204 miles (+177)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,204 miles
    Test number
    768274835370
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracks to cords 225/45/17 (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracks to cords 225/45/17 (4.1.D.1a)

  15. Pass42,027 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    42,027 miles
    Test number
    824165713500
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre outer wall cracking
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre outer wall cracking
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  16. Fail42,025 miles (+457)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,025 miles
    Test number
    390401425110
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre outer wall cracking
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre outer wall cracking
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  17. Pass41,568 miles (+32)6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2016
    Odometer
    41,568 miles
    Test number
    545470725137
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteBoth front tyres perished.
    • NoteSteering lock inop?

  18. Fail41,536 miles (+914)1 failure5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,536 miles
    Test number
    539878915148
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteBoth front tyres perished.
    • NoteSteering lock inop?

  19. Fail40,622 miles2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,622 miles
    Test number
    226399914142
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass40,622 miles (+731)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2015
    Odometer
    40,622 miles
    Test number
    918399614165
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass39,891 miles (+948)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2014
    Odometer
    39,891 miles
    Test number
    228223433409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass38,943 miles (+1,864)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2013
    Odometer
    38,943 miles
    Test number
    558704712131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass37,079 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2012
    Odometer
    37,079 miles
    Test number
    188874521141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail37,079 miles (+4,723)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,079 miles
    Test number
    347004921156
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

  25. Pass32,356 miles (+3,879)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2011
    Odometer
    32,356 miles
    Test number
    630620330177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass28,477 miles (+5,112)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2010
    Odometer
    28,477 miles
    Test number
    234797129468
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass23,365 miles (+1,485)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2009
    Odometer
    23,365 miles
    Test number
    413500438143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass21,880 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2008
    Odometer
    21,880 miles
    Test number
    591851137163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB04 VBX

Does LB04 VBX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB04 VBX is valid until 6 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB04 VBX?
The MOT on LB04 VBX is valid until 6 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB04 VBX done?
LB04 VBX was recorded at 84,260 miles at its MOT on 11 Jun 2026, an average of 3,268 miles a year.
Has LB04 VBX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB04 VBX has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on LB04 VBX 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 VBX find?
LB04 VBX passed its latest MOT on 11 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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