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Saab 9-5

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 2,290 cc

LB52 YZYMOT history

LB52 YZY is a silver petrol Saab 9-5 first used on 20 Feb 2003. Its MOT expired on 14 Oct 2025 and it has passed 17 of 28 MOT tests, with 136,754 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Oct 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 14 Oct 2025
Mileage
136,754 mi
At MOT on 15 Oct 2024
MOT tests
28
17 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,998 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB52 YZY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,290 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
20 Feb 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
15 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB52 YZY was last recorded at 136,754 miles on 15 Oct 2024, 25 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
136,729 miles · 6 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
25 miles
Average per year
4,998 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 136,754 miles
  • 2023 – 136,729 miles
  • 2022 – 132,875 miles
  • 2021 – 129,648 miles
  • 2019 – 124,428 miles
  • 2018 – 120,181 miles
  • 2017 – 114,647 miles
  • 2016 – 107,602 miles
  • 2015 – 102,558 miles
  • 2014 – 96,787 miles
  • 2013 – 93,782 miles
  • 2012 – 88,650 miles
  • 2011 – 83,218 miles
  • 2010 – 80,675 miles
  • 2009 – 74,233 miles
  • 2008 – 67,128 miles
  • 2007 – 57,398 miles
  • 2006 – 43,793 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,754 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Items removed from the drivers view prior to testing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2014

Full MOT history

28 tests since 10 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass136,754 miles (+25)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    136,754 miles
    Test number
    960393482505

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail136,729 miles (+3,854)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,729 miles
    Test number
    866580051915
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass132,875 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    132,875 miles
    Test number
    947129433503
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail132,873 miles (+3,225)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,873 miles
    Test number
    660613839912
    • MajorFront Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass129,648 miles (+5,220)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    129,648 miles
    Test number
    747671864185
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass124,428 miles (+4,247)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    124,428 miles
    Test number
    811662973870
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass120,181 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    120,181 miles
    Test number
    758781627319
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  8. Fail120,181 miles (+5,534)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,181 miles
    Test number
    334267330557
    • Repaired at testUpper Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass114,647 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    114,647 miles
    Test number
    331537449827
    • AdvisoryItems removed from the drivers view prior to testing

  10. Fail114,646 miles (+7,044)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,646 miles
    Test number
    893823574762
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from the drivers view prior to testing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low - strong advise (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Pass107,602 miles (+5,044)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2017
    Odometer
    107,602 miles
    Test number
    447646476666
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass102,558 miles (+5,771)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2016
    Odometer
    102,558 miles
    Test number
    776265535154
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak

  13. Fail96,787 miles2 repaired2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,787 miles
    Test number
    768292224138
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront wipers smeary.

  14. Pass96,787 miles (+3,005)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2015
    Odometer
    96,787 miles
    Test number
    959322224123
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront wipers smeary.

  15. Pass93,782 miles1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2014
    Odometer
    93,782 miles
    Test number
    338050333129
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront brake discs lipping.
    • NoteFront wipers smeary.
    • NoteN/s/r tyre perishing and tread low.
    • NoteO/s/r tyre perishing and nail in tread.

  16. Fail93,782 miles (+5,132)2 failures5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,782 miles
    Test number
    777360933195
    • FailureNearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront brake discs lipping.
    • NoteFront wipers smeary.
    • NoteN/s/r tyre perishing and tread low.
    • NoteO/s/r tyre perishing and nail in tread.

  17. Pass88,650 miles (+5,432)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    88,650 miles
    Test number
    768145862021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass83,218 miles (+143)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    83,218 miles
    Test number
    285587871007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail83,075 miles (+2,400)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,075 miles
    Test number
    796427561052
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • NoteOffside front wiper blade split but clearing screen

  20. Pass80,675 miles (+6,442)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    80,675 miles
    Test number
    432828620272
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteFront wipers split but clear screen ok.

  21. Pass74,233 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    74,233 miles
    Test number
    471079229232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail74,233 miles (+7,105)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,233 miles
    Test number
    810209029214
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

  23. Pass67,128 miles (+69)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    67,128 miles
    Test number
    362555138259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail67,059 miles (+9,661)1 dangerous3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,059 miles
    Test number
    464573538292
    • DangerousNearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak

  25. Pass57,398 miles (+115)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    57,398 miles
    Test number
    391316007200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail57,283 miles (+13,490)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,283 miles
    Test number
    300952807208
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • NoteNearside rear brake pads wearing low

  27. Fail43,793 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,793 miles
    Test number
    134799166420
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

  28. Pass43,793 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    43,793 miles
    Test number
    450069366034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB52 YZY

Does LB52 YZY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB52 YZY expired on 14 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB52 YZY?
The MOT on LB52 YZY expired on 14 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB52 YZY done?
LB52 YZY was recorded at 136,754 miles at its MOT on 15 Oct 2024, an average of 4,998 miles a year.
Has LB52 YZY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB52 YZY has failed 11 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on LB52 YZY 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 YZY find?
LB52 YZY passed its latest MOT on 15 Oct 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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