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Saab 9-5

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 2,290 cc

LB04 VFGMOT history

LB04 VFG is a black petrol Saab 9-5 first used on 20 May 2004. Its MOT expired on 10 Aug 2024 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 169,306 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jul 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 10 Aug 2024
Mileage
169,306 mi
At MOT on 24 Jul 2023
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,801 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB04 VFG
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 expired on 10 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
24 Jul 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB04 VFG was last recorded at 169,306 miles on 24 Jul 2023, 3,666 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jul 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
165,640 miles · 25 Jul 2022
Between the last two tests
3,666 miles
Average per year
6,801 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 169,306 miles
  • 2022 – 165,640 miles
  • 2021 – 161,270 miles
  • 2020 – 157,014 miles
  • 2019 – 153,701 miles
  • 2018 – 149,910 miles
  • 2017 – 145,380 miles
  • 2016 – 140,408 miles
  • 2015 – 134,606 miles
  • 2014 – 128,447 miles
  • 2013 – 119,690 miles
  • 2012 – 112,718 miles
  • 2011 – 106,078 miles
  • 2010 – 98,531 miles
  • 2009 – 86,259 miles
  • 2008 – 74,923 miles
  • 2007 – 58,982 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass169,306 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

22 tests since 4 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass169,306 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    169,306 miles
    Test number
    769577926558

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail169,296 miles (+3,656)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,296 miles
    Test number
    607213758539
    • MajorFuel system component leaking fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass165,640 miles (+4,370)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    165,640 miles
    Test number
    667938024739

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass161,270 miles (+4,256)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    161,270 miles
    Test number
    332959155974
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOsf tyre worn to 1.6mm

  5. Pass157,014 miles (+3,313)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    157,014 miles
    Test number
    605754610318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass153,701 miles (+3,791)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    153,701 miles
    Test number
    350601307713

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass149,910 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    149,910 miles
    Test number
    125292901876
    • AdvisoryN/s handbrake effort low

  8. Fail149,900 miles (+4,520)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,900 miles
    Test number
    562032492324
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass145,380 miles (+116)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    145,380 miles
    Test number
    610792404410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail145,264 miles (+4,856)9 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,264 miles
    Test number
    473390735816
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  11. Pass140,408 miles (+5,802)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    140,408 miles
    Test number
    462772288149
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass134,606 miles (+6,159)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    134,606 miles
    Test number
    898185515291
    • NoteN/s/rear top suspension joint worn

  13. Pass128,447 miles (+8,757)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    128,447 miles
    Test number
    555608214297
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NotePark brake high

  14. Pass119,690 miles (+257)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    119,690 miles
    Test number
    916151413261
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail119,433 miles (+6,715)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,433 miles
    Test number
    189865403259
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass112,718 miles (+6,640)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    112,718 miles
    Test number
    856216612230
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteRear silencer corroded.

  17. Pass106,078 miles (+7,547)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    106,078 miles
    Test number
    535905911211
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass98,531 miles (+12,272)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    98,531 miles
    Test number
    313471410406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass86,259 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    86,259 miles
    Test number
    263713459426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail86,259 miles (+11,336)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,259 miles
    Test number
    291903659473
    • 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)

  21. Pass74,923 miles (+15,941)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2009
    Odometer
    74,923 miles
    Test number
    962942448105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass58,982 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2008
    Odometer
    58,982 miles
    Test number
    794934127145
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Questions about LB04 VFG

Does LB04 VFG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB04 VFG expired on 10 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB04 VFG?
The MOT on LB04 VFG expired on 10 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB04 VFG done?
LB04 VFG was recorded at 169,306 miles at its MOT on 24 Jul 2023, an average of 6,801 miles a year.
Has LB04 VFG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB04 VFG has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on LB04 VFG 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 VFG find?
LB04 VFG passed its latest MOT on 24 Jul 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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