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Saab 9-5

Silver · Petrol · 2007 · 2,290 cc

LB07 OVFMOT history

LB07 OVF is a silver petrol Saab 9-5 first used on 29 Jun 2007. Its MOT expired on 18 Apr 2024 and it has passed 13 of 21 MOT tests, with 115,270 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Apr 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 18 Apr 2024
Mileage
115,270 mi
At MOT on 19 Apr 2023
MOT tests
21
13 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,701 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB07 OVF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,290 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
29 Jun 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Apr 2024
Latest MOT test
19 Apr 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB07 OVF was last recorded at 115,270 miles on 19 Apr 2023, 111 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Feb 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,159 miles · 16 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
111 miles
Average per year
6,701 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 115,270 miles
  • 2022 – 109,833 miles
  • 2021 – 104,260 miles
  • 2019 – 96,515 miles
  • 2018 – 94,138 miles
  • 2017 – 92,578 miles
  • 2016 – 81,712 miles
  • 2015 – 73,124 miles
  • 2014 – 63,518 miles
  • 2013 – 54,591 miles
  • 2012 – 44,891 miles
  • 2011 – 34,679 miles
  • 2010 – 28,953 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,270 miles
  • MinorFront Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all visible (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryCovers + shields fitted
  • AdvisoryHandbrake travel
  • AdvisoryUnder vehicle + all steering / suspension components corroded

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.

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2016

Full MOT history

21 tests since 1 Jun 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,270 miles (+111)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    115,270 miles
    Test number
    258615170766
    • MinorFront Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all visible (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCovers + shields fitted
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel
    • AdvisoryUnder vehicle + all steering / suspension components corroded

  2. Fail115,159 miles (+5,326)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,159 miles
    Test number
    347118499064
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass109,833 miles (+27)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    109,833 miles
    Test number
    408003230116
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail109,806 miles (+5,546)6 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,806 miles
    Test number
    393469571706
    • MajorCentral Front Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass104,260 miles (+7,745)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    104,260 miles
    Test number
    885846913824
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake high

  6. Pass96,515 miles (+2,377)
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    96,515 miles
    Test number
    895504854967

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass94,138 miles (+12)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    94,138 miles
    Test number
    943632196076
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail94,126 miles (+1,548)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,126 miles
    Test number
    873216449187
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass92,578 miles (+10,866)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    92,578 miles
    Test number
    311122504605

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass81,712 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    81,712 miles
    Test number
    241384029429
    • AdvisoryBoth windscreen wiper blade rubbers split but still clearing screen at time of test
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak Engine
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  11. Fail81,712 miles (+61)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,712 miles
    Test number
    306986674917
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryBoth windscreen wiper blade rubbers split but still clearing screen at time of test
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak Engine
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  12. Fail81,651 miles (+8,527)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,651 miles
    Test number
    236356824506
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear and nearside rear parking brake cable support rubbers broken
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine area

  13. Pass73,124 miles2 advisories7 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    73,124 miles
    Test number
    589487365166
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside front inner wheel arch panel is adrift
    • NoteNearside front tyre tread is low just over 2.00mm and has deep cut to outer wall
    • NoteOffside door mirror caseing starting to produce sharp edges
    • NoteOffside front tyre tread is getting low 3.00mm and has cut on outer wall
    • NoteOffside rear and nearside rear parking brake support rubber guides are broken
    • NoteOffside rear and nearside rear shock absorbers are leaking
    • NoteOil leak engine area

  14. Fail73,124 miles (+9,606)7 failures2 advisories7 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,124 miles
    Test number
    295957665488
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside front inner wheel arch panel is adrift
    • NoteNearside front tyre tread is low just over 2.00mm and has deep cut to outer wall
    • NoteOffside door mirror caseing starting to produce sharp edges
    • NoteOffside front tyre tread is getting low 3.00mm and has cut on outer wall
    • NoteOffside rear and nearside rear parking brake support rubber guides are broken
    • NoteOffside rear and nearside rear shock absorbers are leaking
    • NoteOil leak engine area

  15. Pass63,518 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2015
    Odometer
    63,518 miles
    Test number
    298607844194
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Fail63,518 miles (+8,927)3 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,518 miles
    Test number
    239287944103
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass54,591 miles (+9,700)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    54,591 miles
    Test number
    435839953191
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Fail44,891 miles2 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,891 miles
    Test number
    227974252145
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteBoth front tyres close to limits and wear bars
    • NoteExhaust corroding
    • NoteFront discs lipped

  19. Pass44,891 miles (+10,212)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    44,891 miles
    Test number
    369804952192
    • NoteBoth front tyres close to limits and wear bars
    • NoteExhaust corroding
    • NoteFront discs lipped

  20. Pass34,679 miles (+5,726)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    34,679 miles
    Test number
    957819461152
    • NoteN/s rear tyre tread starting to get low and perished and distorted on inner edge
    • NoteO/s and n/s front tyre treads getting low
    • NoteO/s rear tyre tread starting to get low and bald on inner edge

  21. Pass28,953 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    28,953 miles
    Test number
    264342650134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB07 OVF

Does LB07 OVF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB07 OVF expired on 18 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB07 OVF?
The MOT on LB07 OVF expired on 18 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB07 OVF done?
LB07 OVF was recorded at 115,270 miles at its MOT on 19 Apr 2023, an average of 6,701 miles a year.
Has LB07 OVF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB07 OVF has failed 8 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on LB07 OVF 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 OVF find?
LB07 OVF passed its latest MOT on 19 Apr 2023 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all visible; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread, and 5 more.

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