Saab 9-5
Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 2,290 cc
LB04 VEXMOT history
LB04 VEX is a blue petrol Saab 9-5 first used on 20 May 2004. Its MOT is valid until 18 Jun 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 78,265 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 18 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 78,265 mi
- At MOT on 19 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 29
- 20 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 2,845 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB04 VEX
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Saab
- Model
- 9-5
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,290 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 20 May 2004
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 18 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 19 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB04 VEX was last recorded at 78,265 miles on 19 Jun 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 May 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 78,265 miles · 18 May 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 2,845 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 78,265 miles
- 2025 – 77,900 miles
- 2024 – 77,366 miles
- 2023 – 75,428 miles
- 2022 – 74,982 miles
- 2021 – 74,751 miles
- 2020 – 74,411 miles
- 2019 – 74,067 miles
- 2018 – 71,923 miles
- 2017 – 66,445 miles
- 2016 – 62,699 miles
- 2015 – 61,189 miles
- 2014 – 59,418 miles
- 2013 – 57,820 miles
- 2012 – 54,945 miles
- 2011 – 49,398 miles
- 2010 – 43,853 miles
- 2009 – 39,932 miles
- 2008 – 36,406 miles
- 2007 – 23,996 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass78,265 miles
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2018
All exhaust corroded
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017
Exhaust mounting defective All rubber mounts worn
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
29 tests since 24 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass78,265 miles2 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 78,265 miles
- Test number
- 460536063975
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Fail78,265 miles (+365)1 major2 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,265 miles
- Test number
- 385383918284
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded After front subframe
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))
Pass77,900 miles (+534)1 minor14 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2026
- Odometer
- 77,900 miles
- Test number
- 665234173191
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Lamp cluster damaged, not showing white light
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer rose bush in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively Front and rear (1.2.1 (e))
Pass77,366 miles9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2025
- Odometer
- 77,366 miles
- Test number
- 210494487928
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective All rubber mounts worn (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tail lamp lens cracked, not showing white light
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail77,366 miles (+1,938)1 dangerous2 major10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,366 miles
- Test number
- 640072472222
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective All rubber mounts worn (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tail lamp lens cracked, not showing white light
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass75,428 miles (+446)
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2024
- Odometer
- 75,428 miles
- Test number
- 525721386942
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass74,982 miles (+231)
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2023
- Odometer
- 74,982 miles
- Test number
- 203791102324
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass74,751 miles (+340)
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2022
- Odometer
- 74,751 miles
- Test number
- 562125484715
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass74,411 miles (+344)
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2021
- Odometer
- 74,411 miles
- Test number
- 811750834638
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass74,067 miles (+2,144)
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2020
- Odometer
- 74,067 miles
- Test number
- 130003985665
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,923 miles (+5,478)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2019
- Odometer
- 71,923 miles
- Test number
- 813212879894
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryExhaust system slightly deteriorated
Pass66,445 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2018
- Odometer
- 66,445 miles
- Test number
- 883591957597
- AdvisoryAll exhaust corroded
- AdvisoryAll front suspension corroded
- AdvisoryAll rear suspension corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outside edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail66,443 miles (+3,744)1 failure6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,443 miles
- Test number
- 952989558752
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryAll exhaust corroded
- AdvisoryAll front suspension corroded
- AdvisoryAll rear suspension corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outside edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass62,699 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2017
- Odometer
- 62,699 miles
- Test number
- 281295312238
- AdvisoryAll exhaust corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at flexi (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail62,699 miles (+1,510)1 failure2 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,699 miles
- Test number
- 418394580062
- FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Repaired at testBonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryAll exhaust corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at flexi (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass61,189 miles (+1,771)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2016
- Odometer
- 61,189 miles
- Test number
- 269140145114
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteRear exhaust corroded
Pass59,418 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2015
- Odometer
- 59,418 miles
- Test number
- 947550434155
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail59,418 miles (+1,598)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,418 miles
- Test number
- 298720234483
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass57,820 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2014
- Odometer
- 57,820 miles
- Test number
- 609120343110
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail57,820 miles (+2,875)2 failures2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,820 miles
- Test number
- 645560943136
- FailureOffside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Pass54,945 miles (+5,547)
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2013
- Odometer
- 54,945 miles
- Test number
- 307693122128
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,398 miles (+5,545)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2012
- Odometer
- 49,398 miles
- Test number
- 269630431440
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Pass43,853 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2011
- Odometer
- 43,853 miles
- Test number
- 522509010194
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail43,853 miles (+3,921)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,853 miles
- Test number
- 573859910199
- Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Pass39,932 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2010
- Odometer
- 39,932 miles
- Test number
- 743927719195
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail39,932 miles (+3,526)1 failure2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 39,932 miles
- Test number
- 622287519138
- FailureNearside Brake lever locking device insecure (3.5.1l)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Fail36,406 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 36,406 miles
- Test number
- 273117228427
- Repaired at testNearside Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)
Pass36,406 miles (+12,410)
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2009
- Odometer
- 36,406 miles
- Test number
- 380827028189
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,996 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2008
- Odometer
- 23,996 miles
- Test number
- 783504147124
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB04 VEX
- Does LB04 VEX currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB04 VEX is valid until 18 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LB04 VEX?
- The MOT on LB04 VEX is valid until 18 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB04 VEX done?
- LB04 VEX was recorded at 78,265 miles at its MOT on 19 Jun 2026, an average of 2,845 miles a year.
- Has LB04 VEX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB04 VEX has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 18 May 2026.
- Has the mileage on LB04 VEX 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 VEX find?
- LB04 VEX passed its latest MOT on 19 Jun 2026 with 2 minor defects and 7 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened, and 6 more.
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