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Saab 9-5

Grey · Petrol · 2007 · 2,290 cc

LB07 LFEMOT history

LB07 LFE is a grey petrol Saab 9-5 first used on 18 Jun 2007. Its MOT expired on 3 Nov 2022 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 112,027 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Oct 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 3 Nov 2022
Mileage
112,027 mi
At MOT on 27 Oct 2021
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,979 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB07 LFE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-5
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,290 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
18 Jun 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
27 Oct 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB07 LFE was last recorded at 112,027 miles on 27 Oct 2021, 1,823 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Nov 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
110,204 miles · 4 Nov 2020
Between the last two tests
1,823 miles
Average per year
6,979 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 112,027 miles
  • 2020 – 110,204 miles
  • 2019 – 105,350 miles
  • 2018 – 99,102 miles
  • 2017 – 89,245 miles
  • 2016 – 81,117 miles
  • 2015 – 69,601 miles
  • 2014 – 64,197 miles
  • 2013 – 55,106 miles
  • 2012 – 48,486 miles
  • 2011 – 42,043 miles
  • 2010 – 32,698 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,027 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorSteering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded and deteriorated
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged On outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both flexible hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement void bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged On outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both flexible hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive From engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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 Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

18 tests since 15 Jun 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,027 miles1 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    112,027 miles
    Test number
    712079945794
    • MinorSteering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded and deteriorated
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged On outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both flexible hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement void bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged On outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both flexible hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive From engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail112,025 miles (+1,821)2 major1 minor14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,025 miles
    Test number
    980476741079
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MinorSteering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded and deteriorated
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged On outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both flexible hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement void bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged On outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both flexible hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive From engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass110,204 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    110,204 miles
    Test number
    494216025117
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement void bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

  4. Fail110,204 miles (+4,854)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,204 miles
    Test number
    345460095822
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement void bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

  5. Pass105,350 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    105,350 miles
    Test number
    968803995159
    • AdvisoryMain beam warning light inoperative
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail105,348 miles (+6,246)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,348 miles
    Test number
    894446191769
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryMain beam warning light inoperative
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass99,102 miles (+9,857)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    99,102 miles
    Test number
    611035673974
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass89,245 miles (+8,128)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    89,245 miles
    Test number
    210897162011
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  9. Pass81,117 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    81,117 miles
    Test number
    971511318330
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside 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)

  10. Fail81,117 miles (+11,516)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,117 miles
    Test number
    188546603331
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryEngine check light is on
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside 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)

  11. Pass69,601 miles (+5,404)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    69,601 miles
    Test number
    293580459436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass64,197 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    64,197 miles
    Test number
    129912144207
    • NoteOffside rear shock absorber has a slight leak
    • NoteOil residue on engine

  13. Fail64,197 miles (+9,091)1 failure2 repaired1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,197 miles
    Test number
    739722944281
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside rear shock absorber has a slight leak
    • NoteOil residue on engine
    • NoteRear tyres worn out of shape

  14. Pass55,106 miles (+6,620)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    55,106 miles
    Test number
    956772823234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass48,486 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    48,486 miles
    Test number
    376926702402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail48,486 miles (+6,443)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,486 miles
    Test number
    965366202230
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

  17. Pass42,043 miles (+9,345)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    42,043 miles
    Test number
    755175711283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass32,698 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    32,698 miles
    Test number
    352136460158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB07 LFE

Does LB07 LFE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB07 LFE expired on 3 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB07 LFE?
The MOT on LB07 LFE expired on 3 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB07 LFE done?
LB07 LFE was recorded at 112,027 miles at its MOT on 27 Oct 2021, an average of 6,979 miles a year.
Has LB07 LFE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB07 LFE has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on LB07 LFE 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 LB07 LFE find?
LB07 LFE passed its latest MOT on 27 Oct 2021 with 1 minor defect and 13 advisories: steering lock not functioning; exhaust system corroded and deteriorated; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened, and 11 more.

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