Saab 9-5
Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 2,290 cc
LB04 VEPMOT history
LB04 VEP is a silver petrol Saab 9-5 first used on 20 May 2004. Its MOT is valid until 11 Jan 2027 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 123,007 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 11 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 123,007 mi
- At MOT on 19 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 25
- 17 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 4,943 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB04 VEP
- 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 valid until 11 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 19 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB04 VEP was last recorded at 123,007 miles on 19 Dec 2025, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Dec 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 123,006 miles · 18 Dec 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1 miles
- Average per year
- 4,943 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 123,007 miles
- 2024 – 113,167 miles
- 2023 – 107,305 miles
- 2022 – 100,337 miles
- 2021 – 100,337 miles
- 2018 – 96,028 miles
- 2017 – 88,454 miles
- 2016 – 79,706 miles
- 2015 – 72,450 miles
- 2014 – 65,006 miles
- 2013 – 59,784 miles
- 2012 – 55,949 miles
- 2011 – 50,473 miles
- 2010 – 45,708 miles
- 2009 – 41,196 miles
- 2008 – 36,555 miles
- 2007 – 31,071 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass123,007 miles
- MinorSteering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryVarious points of corrosionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025
Front Gearbox mounting defective
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Full MOT history
25 tests since 15 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass123,007 miles (+1)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 123,007 miles
- Test number
- 306010935218
- MinorSteering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))
- AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryVarious points of corrosion
Fail123,006 miles (+5,172)1 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,006 miles
- Test number
- 864755899566
- MajorOffside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))
- MinorSteering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))
- AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryVarious points of corrosion
Pass117,834 miles (+2)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 117,834 miles
- Test number
- 539522505437
- AdvisoryFront Gearbox mounting defective
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Fail117,832 miles (+4,665)3 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,832 miles
- Test number
- 577708581693
- MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Gearbox mounting defective
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Pass113,167 miles (+5,862)2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 113,167 miles
- Test number
- 973607823681
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass107,305 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 107,305 miles
- Test number
- 974593135642
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre box (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Needs attention soon bad leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Fail107,304 miles (+6,967)2 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,304 miles
- Test number
- 133456469104
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre box (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Needs attention soon bad leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Pass100,337 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 100,337 miles
- Test number
- 401328140421
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective rear hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear rear silencer corroded outer skin
Fail100,337 miles (+4,309)4 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,337 miles
- Test number
- 231430167298
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective rear hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear rear silencer corroded outer skin
Pass96,028 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 96,028 miles
- Test number
- 141244364913
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail96,027 miles (+7,573)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,027 miles
- Test number
- 916048759342
- DangerousNearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45r17 (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45r17 (5.2.3 (e))
Pass88,454 miles (+8,748)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 88,454 miles
- Test number
- 699707576178
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass79,706 miles (+7,256)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 79,706 miles
- Test number
- 225221803986
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,450 miles (+7,444)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 72,450 miles
- Test number
- 354966807305
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,006 miles (+465)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 65,006 miles
- Test number
- 727349514255
- NoteCracking on inner walls of o/s/r tyre.
Fail64,541 miles (+4,757)2 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,541 miles
- Test number
- 425333614218
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- NoteCracking on inner walls of o/s/r tyre.
Pass59,784 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 59,784 miles
- Test number
- 729209393121
- NoteOffside rear tyre inner side wall slightly deteriorated
Fail59,783 miles (+3,834)1 failure1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,783 miles
- Test number
- 966599893130
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- NoteOffside rear tyre inner side wall slightly deteriorated
Pass55,949 miles (+5,476)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 55,949 miles
- Test number
- 886165712246
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,473 miles (+4,765)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 50,473 miles
- Test number
- 176703211266
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,708 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 45,708 miles
- Test number
- 662431610283
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail45,708 miles (+4,512)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,708 miles
- Test number
- 512471610296
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Pass41,196 miles (+4,641)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 41,196 miles
- Test number
- 511080919260
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,555 miles (+5,484)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 36,555 miles
- Test number
- 641021768104
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,071 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2008
- Odometer
- 31,071 miles
- Test number
- 730205237175
- NoteHeadlamps were aimed very low - readjusted during test.
Questions about LB04 VEP
- Does LB04 VEP currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB04 VEP is valid until 11 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LB04 VEP?
- The MOT on LB04 VEP is valid until 11 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB04 VEP done?
- LB04 VEP was recorded at 123,007 miles at its MOT on 19 Dec 2025, an average of 4,943 miles a year.
- Has LB04 VEP ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB04 VEP has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Dec 2025.
- Has the mileage on LB04 VEP 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 VEP find?
- LB04 VEP passed its latest MOT on 19 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: steering lock not functioning; driver's view items removed from driver's view prior to test; various points of corrosion.
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