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Saab 9-5

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 2,290 cc

LB04 YPUMOT history

LB04 YPU is a silver petrol Saab 9-5 first used on 8 Jul 2004. Its MOT is valid until 30 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 182,015 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Mar 2027
Mileage
182,015 mi
At MOT on 12 Mar 2026
MOT tests
31
20 passed · 11 failed
Per year
8,585 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB04 YPU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,290 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
8 Jul 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB04 YPU was last recorded at 182,015 miles on 12 Mar 2026, 3,718 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
178,297 miles · 26 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
3,718 miles
Average per year
8,585 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 182,015 miles
  • 2025 – 178,297 miles
  • 2024 – 173,035 miles
  • 2023 – 168,726 miles
  • 2022 – 163,279 miles
  • 2021 – 157,811 miles
  • 2020 – 153,805 miles
  • 2019 – 148,273 miles
  • 2018 – 140,479 miles
  • 2017 – 122,407 miles
  • 2016 – 102,353 miles
  • 2015 – 77,281 miles
  • 2014 – 74,653 miles
  • 2013 – 69,380 miles
  • 2012 – 66,682 miles
  • 2011 – 59,574 miles
  • 2010 – 48,480 miles
  • 2009 – 36,008 miles
  • 2008 – 27,229 miles
  • 2007 – 21,436 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass182,015 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2024

Full MOT history

31 tests since 28 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass182,015 miles (+3,718)3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    182,015 miles
    Test number
    972839625557
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass178,297 miles (+5,262)2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    178,297 miles
    Test number
    219355146899
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • 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))

  3. Pass173,035 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    173,035 miles
    Test number
    764308767464
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower 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))

  4. Fail173,035 miles (+4,309)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,035 miles
    Test number
    533284556203
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower 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))

  5. Pass168,726 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    168,726 miles
    Test number
    621126421955
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail168,726 miles (+5,447)1 repaired1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,726 miles
    Test number
    560553478890
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass163,279 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    163,279 miles
    Test number
    212837948079
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive ENGINE OIL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail163,279 miles (+5,468)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,279 miles
    Test number
    219282913960
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive ENGINE OIL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass157,811 miles (+4,006)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    157,811 miles
    Test number
    687614276722
    • 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))

  10. Pass153,805 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    153,805 miles
    Test number
    789022371874
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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))

  11. Fail153,805 miles (+5,532)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,805 miles
    Test number
    672954173167
    • MajorNearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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))

  12. Pass148,273 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    148,273 miles
    Test number
    552380904286
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases SMALL LEAK ON FLEXIBLE (6.1.2 (a))

  13. Fail148,273 miles (+7,794)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,273 miles
    Test number
    891667832824
    • MajorHeadlamp aim not tested NEED CLEANING NO PATTERN (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases SMALL LEAK ON FLEXIBLE (6.1.2 (a))

  14. Pass140,479 miles (+18,072)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    140,479 miles
    Test number
    736765001412
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  15. Pass122,407 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    122,407 miles
    Test number
    718691102773
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Fail122,407 miles (+20,054)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,407 miles
    Test number
    612350700284
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass102,353 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    102,353 miles
    Test number
    653444462873

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail102,352 miles (+25,071)1 dangerous2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,352 miles
    Test number
    137171632614
    • DangerousNearside Rear tyre low and flat spots inner edge
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted

  19. Pass77,281 miles (+2,628)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    77,281 miles
    Test number
    396565585051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass74,653 miles (+5,273)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    74,653 miles
    Test number
    728630744232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass69,380 miles (+2,698)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    69,380 miles
    Test number
    199869263247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass66,682 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    66,682 miles
    Test number
    208480162014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail66,682 miles (+7,108)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,682 miles
    Test number
    136999152487
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  24. Pass59,574 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    59,574 miles
    Test number
    517658281180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail59,574 miles (+11,094)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,574 miles
    Test number
    948598781159
    • 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)

  26. Pass48,480 miles (+12,472)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    48,480 miles
    Test number
    761288480158
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  27. Pass36,008 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    36,008 miles
    Test number
    641119669171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail36,008 miles (+8,779)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,008 miles
    Test number
    163959369197
    • FailureRear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  29. Pass27,229 miles (+5,793)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    27,229 miles
    Test number
    852607678139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail21,436 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,436 miles
    Test number
    723149277192
    • Repaired at testFront Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre nail in edge of tred

  31. Pass21,436 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    21,436 miles
    Test number
    902009177164
    • NoteO/s/r tyre nail in edge of tred

Questions about LB04 YPU

Does LB04 YPU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB04 YPU is valid until 30 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB04 YPU?
The MOT on LB04 YPU is valid until 30 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB04 YPU done?
LB04 YPU was recorded at 182,015 miles at its MOT on 12 Mar 2026, an average of 8,585 miles a year.
Has LB04 YPU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB04 YPU has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on LB04 YPU 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 YPU find?
LB04 YPU passed its latest MOT on 12 Mar 2026 with 3 minor defects and 5 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside headlamp lens slightly defective, and 5 more.

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