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Saab 9-5

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 2,290 cc

LB04 VEHMOT history

LB04 VEH is a silver petrol Saab 9-5 first used on 20 May 2004. Its MOT expired on 13 Sept 2026 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 191,847 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 13 Sept 2026
Mileage
191,847 mi
At MOT on 11 Sept 2025
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
9,047 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB04 VEH
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 13 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB04 VEH was last recorded at 191,847 miles on 11 Sept 2025, 11,254 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
180,593 miles · 14 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
11,254 miles
Average per year
9,047 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 191,847 miles
  • 2024 – 180,593 miles
  • 2023 – 173,283 miles
  • 2022 – 161,629 miles
  • 2021 – 150,726 miles
  • 2020 – 140,318 miles
  • 2019 – 128,636 miles
  • 2018 – 121,976 miles
  • 2017 – 107,582 miles
  • 2016 – 102,983 miles
  • 2015 – 96,891 miles
  • 2014 – 88,238 miles
  • 2013 – 79,610 miles
  • 2012 – 71,624 miles
  • 2011 – 60,947 miles
  • 2010 – 48,757 miles
  • 2009 – 37,515 miles
  • 2008 – 31,835 miles
  • 2007 – 26,207 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass191,847 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edges both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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 legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills both side

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Big bore silencer and lowered

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

28 tests since 22 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass191,847 miles (+11,254)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    191,847 miles
    Test number
    129456212855
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edges both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass180,593 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    180,593 miles
    Test number
    207936245334
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills both side (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Fail180,591 miles (+7,308)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,591 miles
    Test number
    785035722841
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills both side (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass173,283 miles (+148)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    173,283 miles
    Test number
    427572744655

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail173,135 miles (+11,506)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,135 miles
    Test number
    403439783146
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass161,629 miles (+60)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    161,629 miles
    Test number
    457880189389
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryBig bore silencer and lowered

  7. Fail161,569 miles (+10,843)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,569 miles
    Test number
    530804033987
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryBig bore silencer and lowered

  8. Pass150,726 miles (+10,408)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    150,726 miles
    Test number
    882098034020
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass140,318 miles (+96)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    140,318 miles
    Test number
    589742310685
    • AdvisoryVehicle lowered all round and big bore exhaust system and silencer

  10. Fail140,222 miles (+11,586)2 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,222 miles
    Test number
    963441369489
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryVehicle lowered all round and big bore exhaust system and silencer

  11. Pass128,636 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    128,636 miles
    Test number
    661361788145
    • AdvisoryBig bore silencer and suspension lowering kit fitted

  12. Fail128,636 miles (+6,660)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,636 miles
    Test number
    474500534505
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBig bore silencer and suspension lowering kit fitted

  13. Pass121,976 miles (+63)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    121,976 miles
    Test number
    428541922542
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryLowering springs fitted all round
    • AdvisoryRear silencer outer skin deteriorated

  14. Fail121,913 miles (+14,331)2 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,913 miles
    Test number
    439302206812
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryLowering springs fitted all round
    • AdvisoryRear silencer outer skin deteriorated

  15. Pass107,582 miles (+4,599)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    107,582 miles
    Test number
    956594494249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass102,983 miles (+6,092)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    102,983 miles
    Test number
    285200577088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass96,891 miles (+8,653)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    96,891 miles
    Test number
    177039435144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass88,238 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    88,238 miles
    Test number
    818940254144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail88,235 miles (+8,625)4 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,235 miles
    Test number
    439130054166
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteSlight damage to outer tyre wall NSF tyre. Both front fog light lenses broken.

  20. Pass79,610 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    79,610 miles
    Test number
    635818253128
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  21. Fail79,610 miles (+7,986)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,610 miles
    Test number
    557947853126
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  22. Pass71,624 miles (+10,677)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2013
    Odometer
    71,624 miles
    Test number
    556862722164
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)
    • NoteGearbox mounting defective
    • NoteNsf fog lamp broken

  23. Pass60,947 miles (+12,190)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2012
    Odometer
    60,947 miles
    Test number
    158656311176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail48,757 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,757 miles
    Test number
    272841520489
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  25. Pass48,757 miles (+11,242)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2011
    Odometer
    48,757 miles
    Test number
    371991320111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass37,515 miles (+5,680)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2010
    Odometer
    37,515 miles
    Test number
    710085219175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass31,835 miles (+5,628)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2009
    Odometer
    31,835 miles
    Test number
    660894648164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass26,207 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2008
    Odometer
    26,207 miles
    Test number
    262032847411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB04 VEH

Does LB04 VEH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB04 VEH expired on 13 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB04 VEH?
The MOT on LB04 VEH expired on 13 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB04 VEH done?
LB04 VEH was recorded at 191,847 miles at its MOT on 11 Sept 2025, an average of 9,047 miles a year.
Has LB04 VEH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB04 VEH has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on LB04 VEH 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 VEH find?
LB04 VEH passed its latest MOT on 11 Sept 2025 with 4 advisories: offside side repeater slightly discoloured; oil leak, but not excessive; rear integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills, and 1 more.

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