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Saab 9-5

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,990 cc

LB53 JVUMOT history

LB53 JVU is a black petrol Saab 9-5 first used on 28 Nov 2003. Its MOT expired on 26 Oct 2022 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 214,188 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 26 Oct 2022
Mileage
214,188 mi
At MOT on 14 Oct 2021
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
11,781 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 JVU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,990 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
28 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Oct 2022
Latest MOT test
14 Oct 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 JVU was last recorded at 214,188 miles on 14 Oct 2021, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Oct 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
214,186 miles · 13 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
11,781 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 214,188 miles
  • 2020 – 204,973 miles
  • 2019 – 197,102 miles
  • 2018 – 186,501 miles
  • 2017 – 172,235 miles
  • 2016 – 161,808 miles
  • 2015 – 153,369 miles
  • 2014 – 138,787 miles
  • 2013 – 128,516 miles
  • 2012 – 119,657 miles
  • 2011 – 108,595 miles
  • 2010 – 95,913 miles
  • 2009 – 82,478 miles
  • 2008 – 68,470 miles
  • 2007 – 52,918 miles
  • 2006 – 37,879 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass214,188 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2016

Full MOT history

21 tests since 27 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass214,188 miles (+2)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    214,188 miles
    Test number
    751416095532
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail214,186 miles (+9,213)2 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    214,186 miles
    Test number
    263740007735
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear 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 (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass204,973 miles (+7,871)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    204,973 miles
    Test number
    864427525795
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass197,102 miles (+10,601)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    197,102 miles
    Test number
    755326394574
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass186,501 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    186,501 miles
    Test number
    769478062395
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail186,501 miles (+14,266)3 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,501 miles
    Test number
    462369493859
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass172,235 miles (+10,427)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    172,235 miles
    Test number
    934264061173
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  8. Pass161,808 miles (+8,439)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    161,808 miles
    Test number
    402685407518
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryEngine malfunction light illuminated
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded

  9. Pass153,369 miles (+14,582)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    153,369 miles
    Test number
    857374486420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass138,787 miles (+245)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    138,787 miles
    Test number
    795470004347
    • 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)

  11. Fail138,542 miles (+10,026)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,542 miles
    Test number
    386464994241
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass128,516 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    128,516 miles
    Test number
    339302083449
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  13. Fail128,516 miles (+8,859)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,516 miles
    Test number
    606192183202
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass119,657 miles (+11,062)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    119,657 miles
    Test number
    919951492250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass108,595 miles (+7)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    108,595 miles
    Test number
    527464391214
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Fail108,588 miles (+12,675)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,588 miles
    Test number
    345143091422
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Pass95,913 miles (+13,435)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    95,913 miles
    Test number
    544465790231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass82,478 miles (+14,008)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    82,478 miles
    Test number
    102054199289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass68,470 miles (+15,552)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    68,470 miles
    Test number
    661311598255
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass52,918 miles (+15,039)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    52,918 miles
    Test number
    321499697257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass37,879 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    37,879 miles
    Test number
    222470406319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB53 JVU

Does LB53 JVU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB53 JVU expired on 26 Oct 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB53 JVU?
The MOT on LB53 JVU expired on 26 Oct 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB53 JVU done?
LB53 JVU was recorded at 214,188 miles at its MOT on 14 Oct 2021, an average of 11,781 miles a year.
Has LB53 JVU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 JVU has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on LB53 JVU 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 JVU find?
LB53 JVU passed its latest MOT on 14 Oct 2021 with 7 advisories: front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside rear subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive; nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 4 more.

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