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Saab 9-5

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,990 cc

LB04 WNJMOT history

LB04 WNJ is a silver petrol Saab 9-5 first used on 27 May 2004. Its MOT is valid until 18 Oct 2026 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 133,830 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Oct 2026
Mileage
133,830 mi
At MOT on 16 Oct 2025
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,035 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB04 WNJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,990 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
27 May 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB04 WNJ was last recorded at 133,830 miles on 16 Oct 2025, 2,045 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Oct 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 7 Oct 2022: 129,876 miles, lower than 160,150 miles on 4 Oct 2021.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
131,785 miles · 16 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
2,045 miles
Average per year
5,035 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 133,830 miles
  • 2024 – 131,785 miles
  • 2023 – 130,491 miles
  • 2022 – 129,876 miles
  • 2021 – 160,150 miles
  • 2020 – 125,141 miles
  • 2019 – 120,896 miles
  • 2018 – 116,937 miles
  • 2017 – 114,387 miles
  • 2016 – 112,798 miles
  • 2015 – 109,866 miles
  • 2014 – 106,180 miles
  • 2013 – 101,330 miles
  • 2012 – 94,907 miles
  • 2011 – 82,235 miles
  • 2010 – 70,143 miles
  • 2009 – 60,313 miles
  • 2008 – 51,117 miles
  • 2007 – 41,495 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,830 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2018

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.

  • Oil leak

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2015–2019

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2008–2017

  • Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Offside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass133,830 miles (+2,045)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    133,830 miles
    Test number
    839672462182
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass131,785 miles (+1,294)19 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    131,785 miles
    Test number
    910355643286
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all, heavily (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shockers (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out riggers (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryFull exhaust corroded
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  3. Pass130,491 miles (+615)1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    130,491 miles
    Test number
    371218808077
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box outer skin heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryRear axle, suspension and underside heavily corroded

  4. Pass129,876 miles (-30,274)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    129,876 miles
    Test number
    284298058383
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass160,150 miles (+35,009)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    160,150 miles
    Test number
    213900250077
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and rears greased (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass125,141 miles (+4,245)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    125,141 miles
    Test number
    968047688941
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass120,896 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    120,896 miles
    Test number
    489514420496
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  8. Fail120,896 miles (+3,959)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,896 miles
    Test number
    251218848733
    • MajorNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  9. Pass116,937 miles (+2,550)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    116,937 miles
    Test number
    595883761727
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  10. Pass114,387 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    114,387 miles
    Test number
    793222110092
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  11. Fail114,387 miles (+1,589)1 dangerous1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,387 miles
    Test number
    786316249147
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer Edge 225/45/17 (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  12. Pass112,798 miles (+2,932)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    112,798 miles
    Test number
    783483156715
    • AdvisoryBoth rear radius arms have slight play in the upper bushes
    • AdvisoryChildseat fitted
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Pass109,866 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    109,866 miles
    Test number
    604513951929
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil Leak

  14. Fail109,866 miles (+3,686)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,866 miles
    Test number
    763152226907
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint Drop Link (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint Drop Link (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil Leak

  15. Pass106,180 miles (+4,850)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    106,180 miles
    Test number
    386025074285
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear exhaust back box deterioreted

  16. Pass101,330 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    101,330 miles
    Test number
    567237863227
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteRear exhaust back box outer layer corroded

  17. Fail101,330 miles (+6,423)1 dangerous1 failure4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,330 miles
    Test number
    125297263205
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteRear exhaust back box outer layer corroded

  18. Fail94,907 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,907 miles
    Test number
    219605062207
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  19. Pass94,907 miles (+12,672)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    94,907 miles
    Test number
    618705662287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass82,235 miles (+12,092)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    82,235 miles
    Test number
    336344361113
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteDiscs corroded & worn
    • NoteRear tyres worn unevenly

  21. Pass70,143 miles (+9,830)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    70,143 miles
    Test number
    242722060168
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  22. Pass60,313 miles (+9,196)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    60,313 miles
    Test number
    203699159459
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  23. Pass51,117 miles (+9,622)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    51,117 miles
    Test number
    553821468149
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  24. Pass41,495 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    41,495 miles
    Test number
    412046167197
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  25. Fail41,495 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,495 miles
    Test number
    424036767191
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about LB04 WNJ

Does LB04 WNJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB04 WNJ is valid until 18 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB04 WNJ?
The MOT on LB04 WNJ is valid until 18 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB04 WNJ done?
LB04 WNJ was recorded at 133,830 miles at its MOT on 16 Oct 2025, an average of 5,035 miles a year.
Has LB04 WNJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB04 WNJ has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Sept 2019.
Has the mileage on LB04 WNJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 7 Oct 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB04 WNJ find?
LB04 WNJ passed its latest MOT on 16 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside front position lamp light intensity obviously reduced; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear lower shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush, and 3 more.

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