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Saab 9-5

Silver · Petrol · 2006 · 1,985 cc

LB55 UELMOT history

LB55 UEL is a silver petrol Saab 9-5 first used on 4 Jan 2006. Its MOT expired on 29 Nov 2024 and it has passed 16 of 28 MOT tests, with 151,929 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Nov 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 29 Nov 2024
Mileage
151,929 mi
At MOT on 30 Nov 2023
MOT tests
28
16 passed · 12 failed
Per year
8,597 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 UEL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,985 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
4 Jan 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
30 Nov 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 UEL was last recorded at 151,929 miles on 30 Nov 2023, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
151,927 miles · 28 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
8,597 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 151,929 miles
  • 2022 – 138,760 miles
  • 2021 – 127,411 miles
  • 2020 – 117,673 miles
  • 2019 – 111,931 miles
  • 2018 – 105,222 miles
  • 2017 – 92,140 miles
  • 2016 – 74,310 miles
  • 2015 – 66,080 miles
  • 2013 – 59,645 miles
  • 2012 – 47,473 miles
  • 2010 – 39,147 miles
  • 2009 – 31,342 miles
  • 2008 – 23,672 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass151,929 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear fuel filter corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront bonnet struts dont stay upRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement formost bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear mostbush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Rear silencer corroded

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

Full MOT history

28 tests since 29 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass151,929 miles (+2)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    151,929 miles
    Test number
    448421399703
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear fuel filter corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront bonnet struts dont stay up
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement formost bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear mostbush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail151,927 miles (+250)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,927 miles
    Test number
    544763586217
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative device broken (4.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear fuel filter corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront bonnet struts dont stay up
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement formost bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear mostbush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail151,677 miles (+12,917)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,677 miles
    Test number
    480750324519
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both in front of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFuel filter corroded ; Bonnet struts weak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass138,760 miles (+272)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    138,760 miles
    Test number
    116602200134
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear silencer outer skin corroded

  5. Fail138,488 miles (+11,077)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,488 miles
    Test number
    508421617363
    • MajorFront Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear silencer outer skin corroded

  6. Pass127,411 miles (+64)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    127,411 miles
    Test number
    302298186236
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear silencer corroded

  7. Fail127,347 miles (+9,674)1 dangerous4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,347 miles
    Test number
    425109765988
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear silencer corroded

  8. Pass117,673 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    117,673 miles
    Test number
    228550928436
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear silencer corroded

  9. Fail117,673 miles (+5,742)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,673 miles
    Test number
    784852364078
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear silencer corroded

  10. Pass111,931 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    111,931 miles
    Test number
    373906821580
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear silencer corroded

  11. Fail111,931 miles (+6,709)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,931 miles
    Test number
    688380026636
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear silencer corroded

  12. Pass105,222 miles (+13,082)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    105,222 miles
    Test number
    952641436921

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass92,140 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    92,140 miles
    Test number
    976108589696
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre sidewall slightly damaged

  14. Fail92,140 miles (+17,830)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,140 miles
    Test number
    803929939316
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre sidewall slightly damaged

  15. Pass74,310 miles (+3,487)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    74,310 miles
    Test number
    298770181157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass70,823 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    70,823 miles
    Test number
    390698003811
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded

  17. Fail70,823 miles (+4,743)1 failure1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,823 miles
    Test number
    492126965174
    • FailureSteering damper leaking oil steering rack (2.2.C.1f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded

  18. Pass66,080 miles (+6,435)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    66,080 miles
    Test number
    186556205439
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass59,645 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    59,645 miles
    Test number
    426086143345
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront o/s tyre has slightly worn on the outer edge

  20. Fail59,645 miles (+5,510)3 failures2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,645 miles
    Test number
    886225243330
    • FailureNearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront o/s tyre has slightly worn on the outer edge

  21. Pass54,135 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    54,135 miles
    Test number
    736287803079
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

  22. Fail54,135 miles (+6,662)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,135 miles
    Test number
    405207303053
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteN/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

  23. Pass47,473 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    47,473 miles
    Test number
    525184802070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail47,473 miles (+8,326)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,473 miles
    Test number
    846694602069
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteBoth front tyres very low on tread
    • NoteFront brake pads low

  25. Pass39,147 miles (+7,805)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    39,147 miles
    Test number
    962164160324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass31,342 miles (+7,670)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    31,342 miles
    Test number
    831293469364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass23,672 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    23,672 miles
    Test number
    270604768349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail23,672 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,672 miles
    Test number
    840704668384
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Questions about LB55 UEL

Does LB55 UEL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB55 UEL expired on 29 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB55 UEL?
The MOT on LB55 UEL expired on 29 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB55 UEL done?
LB55 UEL was recorded at 151,929 miles at its MOT on 30 Nov 2023, an average of 8,597 miles a year.
Has LB55 UEL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 UEL has failed 12 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on LB55 UEL 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 LB55 UEL find?
LB55 UEL passed its latest MOT on 30 Nov 2023 with 7 advisories: central rear fuel filter corroded; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front oil leak, but not excessive, and 4 more.

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