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Saab 9-5

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 2,290 cc

LB53 BWVMOT history

LB53 BWV is a blue petrol Saab 9-5 first used on 9 Dec 2003. Its MOT expired on 20 Jan 2026 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 135,448 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jan 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 20 Jan 2026
Mileage
135,448 mi
At MOT on 21 Jan 2025
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,934 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 BWV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,290 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
9 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 BWV was last recorded at 135,448 miles on 21 Jan 2025, 5,920 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Dec 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
129,528 miles · 22 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
5,920 miles
Average per year
5,934 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 135,448 miles
  • 2023 – 129,528 miles
  • 2022 – 121,758 miles
  • 2021 – 115,585 miles
  • 2020 – 112,516 miles
  • 2018 – 102,976 miles
  • 2017 – 93,279 miles
  • 2016 – 91,199 miles
  • 2015 – 88,716 miles
  • 2013 – 87,520 miles
  • 2012 – 79,866 miles
  • 2011 – 71,312 miles
  • 2009 – 61,510 miles
  • 2008 – 46,793 miles
  • 2007 – 36,253 miles
  • 2006 – 27,791 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,448 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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 Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2017

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2012

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Rear exhaust box slightly corroded.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit very low - strong advise (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 1 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,448 miles (+5,920)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    135,448 miles
    Test number
    474669303712
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Pass129,528 miles (+7,770)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    129,528 miles
    Test number
    496699018842
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn in centre of tread advise change (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush delaminating with slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged slight fraying in belt (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective rear box rubber missing (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass121,758 miles (+6,173)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    121,758 miles
    Test number
    380099741939

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass115,585 miles (+3,069)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    115,585 miles
    Test number
    232296494791
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box slightly corroded.

  5. Pass112,516 miles (+3,137)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    112,516 miles
    Test number
    208036632897
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box slightly corroded.

  6. Pass109,379 miles (+6,403)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    109,379 miles
    Test number
    726810757872
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside headlight mount slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear silencer corroded
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  7. Pass102,976 miles (+5,855)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    102,976 miles
    Test number
    967195635230
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass97,121 miles (+3,842)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    97,121 miles
    Test number
    363659127329
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  9. Pass93,279 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    93,279 miles
    Test number
    869284229341
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit very low - strong advise (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  10. Fail93,278 miles (+2,079)1 dangerous2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,278 miles
    Test number
    777944148751
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit very low - strong advise (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass91,199 miles (+2,483)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    91,199 miles
    Test number
    928537802806
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box corroded

  12. Pass88,716 miles (+1,196)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    88,716 miles
    Test number
    795016205083
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteExhaust end box outer casing is corroded

  13. Pass87,520 miles (+3,118)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    87,520 miles
    Test number
    875076943382
    • NoteSlight play in both sides rear suspension hub bushes

  14. Pass84,402 miles (+4,536)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    84,402 miles
    Test number
    888246613053
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Pass79,866 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    79,866 miles
    Test number
    456259302097
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteExhaust flexi joint worn
    • NoteExhaust system corroded

  16. Fail79,866 miles (+8,554)1 failure1 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,866 miles
    Test number
    685749802070
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteExhaust flexi joint worn
    • NoteExhaust system corroded

  17. Pass71,312 miles (+9,802)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    71,312 miles
    Test number
    357518511066
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront number plate delaminated
    • NoteRear number plate delaminated

  18. Fail61,510 miles1 repaired3 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,510 miles
    Test number
    310884639309
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront brake pads 80% worn
    • NoteN/S/R Tyre punctured
    • NoteRear brake pads 80% worn
    • NoteRear number plate delaminated
    • NoteRear silencer corroded

  19. Pass61,510 miles (+14,717)3 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    61,510 miles
    Test number
    311774639355
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront brake pads 80% worn
    • NoteN/S/R Tyre punctured
    • NoteRear brake pads 80% worn
    • NoteRear number plate delaminated
    • NoteRear silencer corroded

  20. Pass46,793 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    46,793 miles
    Test number
    244389638359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail46,793 miles (+10,540)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,793 miles
    Test number
    753778738328
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass36,253 miles (+8,462)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    36,253 miles
    Test number
    540735727316
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass27,791 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    27,791 miles
    Test number
    491315036330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB53 BWV

Does LB53 BWV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB53 BWV expired on 20 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB53 BWV?
The MOT on LB53 BWV expired on 20 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB53 BWV done?
LB53 BWV was recorded at 135,448 miles at its MOT on 21 Jan 2025, an average of 5,934 miles a year.
Has LB53 BWV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 BWV has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jan 2017.
Has the mileage on LB53 BWV 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 LB53 BWV find?
LB53 BWV passed its latest MOT on 21 Jan 2025 with 2 advisories: brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside rear service brake binding but not excessively.

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