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Saab 9-5

Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 2,290 cc

LB53 RJJMOT history

LB53 RJJ is a grey petrol Saab 9-5 first used on 22 Dec 2003. Its MOT expired on 20 Oct 2023 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 148,308 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Oct 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 20 Oct 2023
Mileage
148,308 mi
At MOT on 5 Oct 2022
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,003 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 RJJ
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
22 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
5 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 RJJ was last recorded at 148,308 miles on 5 Oct 2022, 6,875 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Oct 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 9 May 2016: 101,476 miles, lower than 944,654 miles on 15 May 2015.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
141,433 miles · 21 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
6,875 miles
Average per year
8,003 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 148,308 miles
  • 2021 – 141,433 miles
  • 2020 – 135,616 miles
  • 2019 – 126,169 miles
  • 2018 – 117,878 miles
  • 2017 – 109,015 miles
  • 2016 – 101,476 miles
  • 2015 – 944,654 miles
  • 2014 – 87,444 miles
  • 2013 – 80,266 miles
  • 2012 – 71,994 miles
  • 2011 – 61,120 miles
  • 2010 – 50,799 miles
  • 2009 – 41,490 miles
  • 2008 – 32,291 miles
  • 2006 – 21,881 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,308 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

22 tests since 18 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass148,308 miles (+6,875)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    148,308 miles
    Test number
    622709797526
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass141,433 miles (+64)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    141,433 miles
    Test number
    539697742297
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail141,369 miles (+5,753)1 dangerous3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,369 miles
    Test number
    394274750229
    • DangerousRear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn rear bushes to body (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamp lenses misted
    • AdvisoryPlastic over sills fitted

  4. Pass135,616 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    135,616 miles
    Test number
    688469371941

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail135,616 miles (+9,447)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,616 miles
    Test number
    760351570758
    • MajorEmissions oxygen sensor obviously defective (8.2.1.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

  6. Pass126,169 miles (+8,291)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    126,169 miles
    Test number
    465230907516

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass117,878 miles (+139)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2019
    Odometer
    117,878 miles
    Test number
    751232432032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail117,739 miles (+8,724)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,739 miles
    Test number
    244399959309
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rear near side (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Radius arm corroded and seriously weakened x 2 (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. Pass109,015 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2018
    Odometer
    109,015 miles
    Test number
    650901218220
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  10. Fail109,015 miles (+7,539)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,015 miles
    Test number
    535680327579
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  11. Pass101,476 miles (-843,178)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2017
    Odometer
    101,476 miles
    Test number
    860855887519

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass944,654 miles (+850,212)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2016
    Odometer
    944,654 miles
    Test number
    459995335154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail94,442 miles (+6,998)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,442 miles
    Test number
    149687325155
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  14. Pass87,444 miles (+7,178)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2015
    Odometer
    87,444 miles
    Test number
    326216404163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass80,266 miles (+8,272)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2014
    Odometer
    80,266 miles
    Test number
    287118403402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass71,994 miles (+10,874)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2013
    Odometer
    71,994 miles
    Test number
    856517432166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass61,120 miles (+10,321)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2012
    Odometer
    61,120 miles
    Test number
    226926621194
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NotePlastic oversills restricting full inspection

  18. Pass50,799 miles (+9,309)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    50,799 miles
    Test number
    802328490053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass41,490 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    41,490 miles
    Test number
    851596509156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. FailMileage not read1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    502944909147
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

  21. Pass32,291 miles (+10,410)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    32,291 miles
    Test number
    163023328015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass21,881 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    21,881 miles
    Test number
    994702656341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB53 RJJ

Does LB53 RJJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB53 RJJ expired on 20 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB53 RJJ?
The MOT on LB53 RJJ expired on 20 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB53 RJJ done?
LB53 RJJ was recorded at 148,308 miles at its MOT on 5 Oct 2022, an average of 8,003 miles a year.
Has LB53 RJJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 RJJ has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on LB53 RJJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 9 May 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB53 RJJ find?
LB53 RJJ passed its latest MOT on 5 Oct 2022 with 3 advisories: nearside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; offside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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