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Saab 9-5

Grey · Petrol · 2004 · 1,990 cc

LB54 EDFMOT history

LB54 EDF is a grey petrol Saab 9-5 first used on 15 Dec 2004. Its MOT expired on 20 Apr 2025 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 183,041 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Apr 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 20 Apr 2025
Mileage
183,041 mi
At MOT on 3 Apr 2024
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,913 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB54 EDF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-5
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,990 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
15 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
3 Apr 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB54 EDF was last recorded at 183,041 miles on 3 Apr 2024, 2,475 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Apr 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
180,566 miles · 21 Apr 2023
Between the last two tests
2,475 miles
Average per year
9,913 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 183,041 miles
  • 2023 – 180,566 miles
  • 2022 – 170,444 miles
  • 2021 – 162,841 miles
  • 2020 – 157,322 miles
  • 2019 – 144,979 miles
  • 2018 – 131,606 miles
  • 2017 – 115,056 miles
  • 2016 – 96,879 miles
  • 2015 – 80,782 miles
  • 2014 – 57,319 miles
  • 2013 – 52,169 miles
  • 2011 – 41,597 miles
  • 2010 – 36,744 miles
  • 2009 – 32,450 miles
  • 2008 – 27,086 miles
  • 2007 – 20,761 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass183,041 miles
  • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

21 tests since 20 Nov 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass183,041 miles (+2,475)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    183,041 miles
    Test number
    562756384422
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass180,566 miles (+11)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    180,566 miles
    Test number
    185128991154
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Fail180,555 miles (+10,111)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,555 miles
    Test number
    320188100418
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass170,444 miles (+7,603)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    170,444 miles
    Test number
    211911042715
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass162,841 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    162,841 miles
    Test number
    558170480170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail162,841 miles (+5,519)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,841 miles
    Test number
    931631583603
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorFuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass157,322 miles (+12,343)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    157,322 miles
    Test number
    782381562725

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass144,979 miles (+13,373)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    144,979 miles
    Test number
    378536617051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass131,606 miles (+16,550)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    131,606 miles
    Test number
    714290455287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass115,056 miles (+18,177)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    115,056 miles
    Test number
    187895063250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass96,879 miles (+16,097)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    96,879 miles
    Test number
    823307889268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass80,782 miles (+23,463)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    80,782 miles
    Test number
    716218025091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass57,319 miles (+1)3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    57,319 miles
    Test number
    827557534075
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteOffside rear tyre splitting
    • NoteTravel in handbrake lever

  14. Fail57,318 miles (+5,149)5 failures4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,318 miles
    Test number
    769232034062
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteOffside rear tyre splitting
    • NoteTravel in handbrake lever

  15. Pass52,169 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    52,169 miles
    Test number
    609789423097
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine light on
    • NoteWiper blades torn still clear screen

  16. Fail52,169 miles (+10,572)2 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,169 miles
    Test number
    585549623027
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine light on
    • NoteWiper blades torn still clear screen

  17. Pass41,597 miles (+4,853)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    41,597 miles
    Test number
    436375221454
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on outer edge.

  18. Pass36,744 miles (+4,294)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    36,744 miles
    Test number
    543348220344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass32,450 miles (+5,364)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    32,450 miles
    Test number
    480404229401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass27,086 miles (+6,325)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    27,086 miles
    Test number
    173264328316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass20,761 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    20,761 miles
    Test number
    533134227321
    • NoteCut in nearside rear tyre outer side wall, no cords showing

Questions about LB54 EDF

Does LB54 EDF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB54 EDF expired on 20 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB54 EDF?
The MOT on LB54 EDF expired on 20 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB54 EDF done?
LB54 EDF was recorded at 183,041 miles at its MOT on 3 Apr 2024, an average of 9,913 miles a year.
Has LB54 EDF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB54 EDF has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on LB54 EDF 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 LB54 EDF find?
LB54 EDF passed its latest MOT on 3 Apr 2024 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill; offside suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill, and 1 more.

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