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Saab 9-5

Grey · Petrol · 2004 · 1,990 cc

LB04 WNWMOT history

LB04 WNW is a grey petrol Saab 9-5 first used on 25 May 2004. Its MOT expired on 13 Sept 2025 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 103,696 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 13 Sept 2025
Mileage
103,696 mi
At MOT on 12 Sept 2025
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,338 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB04 WNW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-5
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,990 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
25 May 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
12 Sept 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB04 WNW was last recorded at 103,696 miles on 12 Sept 2025, 2,090 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,606 miles · 5 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
2,090 miles
Average per year
4,338 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 103,696 miles
  • 2024 – 101,606 miles
  • 2023 – 99,477 miles
  • 2022 – 97,991 miles
  • 2021 – 96,073 miles
  • 2020 – 94,288 miles
  • 2019 – 90,255 miles
  • 2018 – 85,469 miles
  • 2017 – 82,480 miles
  • 2016 – 80,233 miles
  • 2015 – 77,393 miles
  • 2014 – 74,900 miles
  • 2013 – 71,902 miles
  • 2012 – 68,179 miles
  • 2011 – 57,781 miles
  • 2010 – 47,271 miles
  • 2009 – 36,851 miles
  • 2008 – 26,832 miles
  • 2007 – 24,293 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail103,696 miles
  • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryHand brake travel high
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear arms under sealed

What MOT failures 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, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To Front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

26 tests since 24 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail103,696 miles (+2,090)5 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,696 miles
    Test number
    799979991100
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHand brake travel high
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear arms under sealed

  2. Pass101,606 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    101,606 miles
    Test number
    794339438192
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower 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))

  3. Fail101,606 miles (+2,129)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,606 miles
    Test number
    621032479510
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower 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))

  4. Pass99,477 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    99,477 miles
    Test number
    610546598358
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail99,477 miles (+1,486)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,477 miles
    Test number
    541002955667
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor excessively damaged (1.6 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass97,991 miles (+30)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    97,991 miles
    Test number
    741351721708
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To Front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail97,961 miles (+1,888)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,961 miles
    Test number
    702919085588
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To Front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass96,073 miles (+1,785)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    96,073 miles
    Test number
    362860600904
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass94,288 miles (+4,033)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    94,288 miles
    Test number
    711029135511
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  10. Pass90,255 miles (+4,786)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    90,255 miles
    Test number
    392092535743
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Pass85,469 miles (+2,989)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2019
    Odometer
    85,469 miles
    Test number
    913363679722
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass82,480 miles (+2,247)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2018
    Odometer
    82,480 miles
    Test number
    231676660418
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

  13. Pass80,233 miles (+2,840)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    80,233 miles
    Test number
    505336998888

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass77,393 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    77,393 miles
    Test number
    226564405459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail77,393 miles (+2,493)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,393 miles
    Test number
    927014005134
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose stretched (3.6.B.4c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

  16. Pass74,900 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    74,900 miles
    Test number
    995860294059
    • NoteNote : light surface corrosion visisble on front subframe.
    • NoteAdvise : offside front tyre sidewall perishing / degradation.

  17. Fail74,900 miles (+2,998)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,900 miles
    Test number
    177540194453
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteNote : light surface corrosion visisble on front subframe.
    • NoteAdvise : offside front tyre sidewall perishing / degradation.

  18. Pass71,902 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    71,902 miles
    Test number
    125869773004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail71,902 miles (+3,723)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,902 miles
    Test number
    185667873074
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  20. Pass68,179 miles (+6)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    68,179 miles
    Test number
    807430762054
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteRear exhaust section in poor condition

  21. Fail68,173 miles (+10,392)8 failures6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,173 miles
    Test number
    837479552028
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBrake overhaul some wear to all four brake discs
    • NoteRear exhaust section in poor condition

  22. Pass57,781 miles (+10,510)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    57,781 miles
    Test number
    187718761093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass47,271 miles (+10,420)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    47,271 miles
    Test number
    811144570083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass36,851 miles (+10,019)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    36,851 miles
    Test number
    312202979018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass26,832 miles (+2,539)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    26,832 miles
    Test number
    431440888019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass24,293 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2008
    Odometer
    24,293 miles
    Test number
    600414547195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB04 WNW

Does LB04 WNW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB04 WNW expired on 13 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB04 WNW?
The MOT on LB04 WNW expired on 13 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB04 WNW done?
LB04 WNW was recorded at 103,696 miles at its MOT on 12 Sept 2025, an average of 4,338 miles a year.
Has LB04 WNW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB04 WNW has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on LB04 WNW 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 WNW find?
LB04 WNW failed its latest MOT on 12 Sept 2025 with 5 major defects and 8 advisories: central rear seat belt buckle not functioning as intended; engine mil inoperative or indicates a malfunction; nearside front headlamp not working on dipped beam, and 10 more.

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