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Saab 9-5

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 2,290 cc

LB04 VCAMOT history

LB04 VCA is a silver petrol Saab 9-5 first used on 20 May 2004. Its MOT expired on 26 Mar 2025 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 164,893 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Mar 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 26 Mar 2025
Mileage
164,893 mi
At MOT on 27 Mar 2024
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,077 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB04 VCA
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
20 May 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
27 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB04 VCA was last recorded at 164,893 miles on 27 Mar 2024, 1,085 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jan 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
163,808 miles · 27 Jan 2021
Between the last two tests
1,085 miles
Average per year
8,077 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 164,893 miles
  • 2021 – 163,808 miles
  • 2019 – 161,094 miles
  • 2018 – 157,886 miles
  • 2017 – 154,370 miles
  • 2016 – 150,547 miles
  • 2015 – 132,889 miles
  • 2014 – 88,222 miles
  • 2013 – 75,218 miles
  • 2012 – 67,101 miles
  • 2011 – 59,449 miles
  • 2010 – 52,393 miles
  • 2009 – 45,861 miles
  • 2008 – 36,717 miles
  • 2007 – 28,339 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass164,893 miles
  • AdvisoryBoth headlamps slightly deteriorated
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear exhaust system/box slightly deteriorated

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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • N/s/r tyre low and low on edges

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

21 tests since 1 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass164,893 miles (+1,085)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    164,893 miles
    Test number
    892175508254
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamps slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust system/box slightly deteriorated

  2. Pass163,808 miles (+2,714)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    163,808 miles
    Test number
    421556342369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass161,094 miles (+3,208)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    161,094 miles
    Test number
    144370305966

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass157,886 miles (+3,516)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    157,886 miles
    Test number
    484860456142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass154,370 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    154,370 miles
    Test number
    329336290463
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  6. Fail154,370 miles (+3,823)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,370 miles
    Test number
    260465045842
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  7. Pass150,547 miles (+17,658)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    150,547 miles
    Test number
    992557170506

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass132,889 miles (+44,667)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    132,889 miles
    Test number
    519413120257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass88,222 miles (+3,676)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    88,222 miles
    Test number
    196210194270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass84,546 miles (+1)1 dangerous1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2015
    Odometer
    84,546 miles
    Test number
    678800624119
    • DangerousN/s/r tyre low and low on edges
    • NoteO/s/r tyre getting low

  11. Fail84,545 miles (+9,327)1 dangerous2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,545 miles
    Test number
    556699314154
    • DangerousN/s/r tyre low and low on edges
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre getting low

  12. Pass75,218 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2014
    Odometer
    75,218 miles
    Test number
    608780823134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail75,217 miles (+8,116)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,217 miles
    Test number
    325090823143
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  14. Pass67,101 miles (+7,652)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2013
    Odometer
    67,101 miles
    Test number
    465492622163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass59,449 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2012
    Odometer
    59,449 miles
    Test number
    529040331142
    • NoteO/s/r tyre mishapen

  16. Fail59,449 miles (+7,056)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,449 miles
    Test number
    807270031176
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre mishapen

  17. Pass52,393 miles (+6,532)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2011
    Odometer
    52,393 miles
    Test number
    380918410181
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass45,861 miles (+9,144)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2010
    Odometer
    45,861 miles
    Test number
    953122539193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass36,717 miles (+8,378)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2009
    Odometer
    36,717 miles
    Test number
    670177228132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail28,339 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,339 miles
    Test number
    193371927129
    • Repaired at testCentre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

  21. Pass28,339 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2008
    Odometer
    28,339 miles
    Test number
    451251027162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB04 VCA

Does LB04 VCA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB04 VCA expired on 26 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB04 VCA?
The MOT on LB04 VCA expired on 26 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB04 VCA done?
LB04 VCA was recorded at 164,893 miles at its MOT on 27 Mar 2024, an average of 8,077 miles a year.
Has LB04 VCA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB04 VCA has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Sept 2017.
Has the mileage on LB04 VCA 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 VCA find?
LB04 VCA passed its latest MOT on 27 Mar 2024 with 3 advisories: both headlamps slightly deteriorated; offside rear shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush; rear exhaust system/box slightly deteriorated.

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