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Saab 9-5

Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 2,290 cc

LB52 UVYMOT history

LB52 UVY is a grey petrol Saab 9-5 first used on 7 Jan 2003. Its MOT expired on 13 Aug 2026 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 111,379 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Aug 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 13 Aug 2026
Mileage
111,379 mi
At MOT on 12 Aug 2025
MOT tests
22
19 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,779 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB52 UVY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-5
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,290 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
7 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB52 UVY was last recorded at 111,379 miles on 12 Aug 2025, 1,007 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,372 miles · 9 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
1,007 miles
Average per year
4,779 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 111,379 miles
  • 2024 – 110,372 miles
  • 2023 – 110,131 miles
  • 2022 – 109,161 miles
  • 2021 – 107,782 miles
  • 2020 – 105,667 miles
  • 2019 – 103,516 miles
  • 2018 – 97,532 miles
  • 2017 – 88,985 miles
  • 2016 – 80,293 miles
  • 2015 – 69,409 miles
  • 2014 – 59,401 miles
  • 2013 – 46,674 miles
  • 2012 – 36,374 miles
  • 2010 – 35,031 miles
  • 2009 – 32,664 miles
  • 2008 – 27,836 miles
  • 2007 – 22,927 miles
  • 2006 – 20,291 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass111,379 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Central brake pipes corroded in retaining clips (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Central exhaust flange / clamp (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Rubber mounting missing - downpipe (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall damaged / worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

22 tests since 21 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass111,379 miles (+1,007)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    111,379 miles
    Test number
    765776644783
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Central brake pipes corroded in retaining clips (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Central exhaust flange / clamp (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Rubber mounting missing - downpipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall damaged / worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass110,372 miles (+241)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    110,372 miles
    Test number
    445226875557
    • AdvisoryExhaust hanger rubber missing - downpipe
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass110,131 miles (+970)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    110,131 miles
    Test number
    966207259259
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass109,161 miles (+1,379)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    109,161 miles
    Test number
    203404896947
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass107,782 miles (+2,115)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    107,782 miles
    Test number
    751456971003
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CENTRE PIPE NEW TO OLD REDUCER (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass105,667 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    105,667 miles
    Test number
    417541588706
    • AdvisoryBOTH FRONT HEDLAMP GLASS' DETERIORATED
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRAILING ARM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRAILING ARM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail105,667 miles (+2,151)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,667 miles
    Test number
    981349347839
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBOTH FRONT HEDLAMP GLASS' DETERIORATED
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRAILING ARM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRAILING ARM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass103,516 miles (+5,984)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    103,516 miles
    Test number
    829945012864
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside 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))

  9. Pass97,532 miles (+8,547)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    97,532 miles
    Test number
    331812342373
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi down pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Pass88,985 miles (+8,692)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    88,985 miles
    Test number
    155657907186
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi down pipe (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  11. Pass80,293 miles (+10,884)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    80,293 miles
    Test number
    257968427903
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust system corroded

  12. Pass69,409 miles (+10,008)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    69,409 miles
    Test number
    849179305259
    • NoteBack box corried and worn

  13. Pass59,401 miles (+84)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    59,401 miles
    Test number
    438459214231
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Fail59,317 miles (+12,643)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,317 miles
    Test number
    326336314201
    • FailureFront Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • 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)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass46,674 miles (+10,300)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    46,674 miles
    Test number
    678828693171
    • 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)

  16. Pass36,374 miles (+1,343)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    36,374 miles
    Test number
    396077522283
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Pass35,031 miles (+2,367)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    35,031 miles
    Test number
    700691370276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail32,664 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,664 miles
    Test number
    291425079289
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  19. Pass32,664 miles (+4,828)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    32,664 miles
    Test number
    640415879242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass27,836 miles (+4,909)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    27,836 miles
    Test number
    930744868216
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass22,927 miles (+2,636)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    22,927 miles
    Test number
    791841487186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass20,291 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    20,291 miles
    Test number
    262192806293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB52 UVY

Does LB52 UVY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB52 UVY expired on 13 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB52 UVY?
The MOT on LB52 UVY expired on 13 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB52 UVY done?
LB52 UVY was recorded at 111,379 miles at its MOT on 12 Aug 2025, an average of 4,779 miles a year.
Has LB52 UVY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB52 UVY has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Aug 2020.
Has the mileage on LB52 UVY 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 LB52 UVY find?
LB52 UVY passed its latest MOT on 12 Aug 2025 with 9 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material central brake pipes corroded in retaining clips; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases central exhaust flange / clamp; exhaust mounting defective rubber mounting missing - downpipe, and 6 more.

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