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Saab 9-5

Grey · Lpg · 2004 · 2,290 cc

LB04 VFAMOT history

LB04 VFA is a grey lpg Saab 9-5 first used on 20 May 2004. Its MOT expired on 12 Dec 2022 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 140,083 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Nov 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 12 Dec 2022
Mileage
140,083 mi
At MOT on 22 Nov 2021
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,353 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB04 VFA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-5
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Lpg
Engine size
2,290 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
20 May 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Dec 2022
Latest MOT test
22 Nov 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB04 VFA was last recorded at 140,083 miles on 22 Nov 2021, 63 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
140,020 miles · 16 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
63 miles
Average per year
8,353 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 140,083 miles
  • 2020 – 137,087 miles
  • 2019 – 130,493 miles
  • 2018 – 123,505 miles
  • 2017 – 115,402 miles
  • 2016 – 105,879 miles
  • 2015 – 97,650 miles
  • 2014 – 90,980 miles
  • 2013 – 82,894 miles
  • 2012 – 74,689 miles
  • 2011 – 63,602 miles
  • 2010 – 52,063 miles
  • 2009 – 41,579 miles
  • 2008 – 29,322 miles
  • 2007 – 18,756 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,083 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded ALL SPRINGS CORRODED (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH FRONTS (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar 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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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 Nail in tyre and 3mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Engine light on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Exhaust system corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

22 tests since 15 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass140,083 miles (+63)1 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    140,083 miles
    Test number
    538269574379
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded ALL SPRINGS CORRODED (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH FRONTS (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar 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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail140,020 miles (+2,933)3 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,020 miles
    Test number
    932931165179
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  3. Pass137,087 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    137,087 miles
    Test number
    749289865013
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail137,087 miles (+6,594)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,087 miles
    Test number
    509660075839
    • MajorCentral Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass130,493 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    130,493 miles
    Test number
    493746052491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail130,491 miles (+6,986)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,491 miles
    Test number
    777287897637
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing broken in hub (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass123,505 miles (+60)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    123,505 miles
    Test number
    688164373989
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre and 3mm
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail123,445 miles (+8,043)6 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,445 miles
    Test number
    752175254064
    • MajorBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction indicating a malfuntion (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users coolant leak ( hose split) (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both lamps inoperative (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre and 3mm
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOne rear exhaust bracket missing

  9. Pass115,402 miles (+308)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    115,402 miles
    Test number
    957804625206
    • AdvisoryEngine light on
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

  10. Fail115,094 miles (+9,215)15 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,094 miles
    Test number
    259217968050
    • FailureEmissions not tested due to exhaust broken (7.3.A.1)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex broken (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryEngine light on
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

  11. Pass105,879 miles (+93)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    105,879 miles
    Test number
    326822384084
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake pipe coated in grease

  12. Fail105,786 miles (+8,136)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,786 miles
    Test number
    936805850596
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass97,650 miles (+6,670)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    97,650 miles
    Test number
    139437925197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass90,980 miles (+8,086)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    90,980 miles
    Test number
    399707644179
    • NoteO/s rear brake binds

  15. Pass82,894 miles (+8,205)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    82,894 miles
    Test number
    788553033161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass74,689 miles (+11,087)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    74,689 miles
    Test number
    978712752196
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  17. Pass63,602 miles (+11,539)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    63,602 miles
    Test number
    449254451187
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass52,063 miles (+10,484)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    52,063 miles
    Test number
    551483730143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass41,579 miles (+12,257)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    41,579 miles
    Test number
    351156959167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass29,322 miles (+10,566)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2009
    Odometer
    29,322 miles
    Test number
    323111248131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail18,756 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,756 miles
    Test number
    753135137140
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  22. Pass18,756 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2008
    Odometer
    18,756 miles
    Test number
    833095237149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB04 VFA

Does LB04 VFA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB04 VFA expired on 12 Dec 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB04 VFA?
The MOT on LB04 VFA expired on 12 Dec 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB04 VFA done?
LB04 VFA was recorded at 140,083 miles at its MOT on 22 Nov 2021, an average of 8,353 miles a year.
Has LB04 VFA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB04 VFA has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on LB04 VFA 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 VFA find?
LB04 VFA passed its latest MOT on 22 Nov 2021 with 1 minor defect and 12 advisories: offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; coil spring corroded all springs corroded; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 10 more.

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