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Saab 9-5

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 2,290 cc

LB04 VCEMOT history

LB04 VCE is a black petrol Saab 9-5 first used on 20 May 2004. Its MOT is valid until 25 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 136,730 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 Apr 2027
Mileage
136,730 mi
At MOT on 9 Apr 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,472 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB04 VCE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,290 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
20 May 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB04 VCE was last recorded at 136,730 miles on 9 Apr 2026, 1,827 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,903 miles · 17 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
1,827 miles
Average per year
5,472 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 136,730 miles
  • 2025 – 134,903 miles
  • 2024 – 130,553 miles
  • 2023 – 127,220 miles
  • 2022 – 122,899 miles
  • 2021 – 118,795 miles
  • 2020 – 116,986 miles
  • 2019 – 114,311 miles
  • 2018 – 111,278 miles
  • 2017 – 108,539 miles
  • 2016 – 103,324 miles
  • 2015 – 99,229 miles
  • 2014 – 92,815 miles
  • 2013 – 84,920 miles
  • 2012 – 77,345 miles
  • 2011 – 69,458 miles
  • 2010 – 59,420 miles
  • 2009 – 48,525 miles
  • 2008 – 42,887 miles
  • 2007 – 33,213 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,730 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

25 tests since 9 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass136,730 miles (+1,827)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    136,730 miles
    Test number
    144140155524
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  2. Pass134,903 miles (+4,350)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    134,903 miles
    Test number
    569337193958

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass130,553 miles (+3,333)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    130,553 miles
    Test number
    992177307504

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass127,220 miles (+4,321)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    127,220 miles
    Test number
    923720245536
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  5. Pass122,899 miles (+4,104)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    122,899 miles
    Test number
    905001785797

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass118,795 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    118,795 miles
    Test number
    579519242114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail118,791 miles (+1,805)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,791 miles
    Test number
    814997288987
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Arch/sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  8. Pass116,986 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    116,986 miles
    Test number
    710796830029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail116,982 miles (+2,671)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,982 miles
    Test number
    455315079014
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  10. Pass114,311 miles (+3,033)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    114,311 miles
    Test number
    925560791118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass111,278 miles (+2,739)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    111,278 miles
    Test number
    989859506904
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
  12. Pass108,539 miles (+5,215)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    108,539 miles
    Test number
    570177824946

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass103,324 miles (+4,095)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2017
    Odometer
    103,324 miles
    Test number
    639361752958

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass99,229 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2016
    Odometer
    99,229 miles
    Test number
    399191035158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail99,229 miles (+6,414)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,229 miles
    Test number
    295521635143
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  16. Pass92,815 miles (+7,895)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2015
    Odometer
    92,815 miles
    Test number
    295835334165
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront brake discs worn and lipped
    • NoteN/s/f tyre worn inner edge
    • NoteO/s/f tyre in poor condition splitting and worn inner edge
  17. Pass84,920 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2014
    Odometer
    84,920 miles
    Test number
    786311243113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail84,917 miles (+7,572)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,917 miles
    Test number
    957741243103
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  19. Pass77,345 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2013
    Odometer
    77,345 miles
    Test number
    417519942167
    • NoteBattery tired
  20. Fail77,345 miles (+7,887)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,345 miles
    Test number
    729769442125
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBattery tired
    • NoteOil filter leak
  21. Pass69,458 miles (+10,038)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2012
    Odometer
    69,458 miles
    Test number
    897142251182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass59,420 miles (+10,895)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2011
    Odometer
    59,420 miles
    Test number
    540996320110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass48,525 miles (+5,638)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2010
    Odometer
    48,525 miles
    Test number
    711203239109
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNear side front wiper blade split at ends
    • NoteOff side front wiper blade split at ends
  24. Pass42,887 miles (+9,674)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2009
    Odometer
    42,887 miles
    Test number
    981326438129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass33,213 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2008
    Odometer
    33,213 miles
    Test number
    240849427127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB04 VCE

Does LB04 VCE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB04 VCE is valid until 25 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB04 VCE?
The MOT on LB04 VCE is valid until 25 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB04 VCE done?
LB04 VCE was recorded at 136,730 miles at its MOT on 9 Apr 2026, an average of 5,472 miles a year.
Has LB04 VCE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB04 VCE has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Apr 2021.
Has the mileage on LB04 VCE 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 VCE find?
LB04 VCE passed its latest MOT on 9 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive.

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