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Saab 9-5

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,990 cc

LC04 PYLMOT history

LC04 PYL is a black petrol Saab 9-5 first used on 7 Apr 2004. Its MOT expired on 5 Jan 2023 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 178,883 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jan 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 5 Jan 2023
Mileage
178,883 mi
At MOT on 6 Jan 2022
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
10,118 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC04 PYL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,990 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
7 Apr 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
6 Jan 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC04 PYL was last recorded at 178,883 miles on 6 Jan 2022, 15,415 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Dec 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
163,468 miles · 16 Dec 2020
Between the last two tests
15,415 miles
Average per year
10,118 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 178,883 miles
  • 2020 – 163,468 miles
  • 2019 – 151,382 miles
  • 2018 – 141,641 miles
  • 2017 – 131,899 miles
  • 2016 – 125,487 miles
  • 2015 – 114,408 miles
  • 2014 – 98,923 miles
  • 2013 – 90,250 miles
  • 2012 – 79,001 miles
  • 2011 – 71,983 miles
  • 2010 – 60,618 miles
  • 2009 – 45,180 miles
  • 2008 – 37,448 miles
  • 2007 – 30,184 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass178,883 miles
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel

    Major2 MOTs, 2020

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

22 tests since 27 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass178,883 miles (+15,415)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    178,883 miles
    Test number
    272482770429
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass163,468 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    163,468 miles
    Test number
    966594959428
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail163,475 miles (+38)7 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,475 miles
    Test number
    107805716829
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch. (5.3.6 (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))

  4. Fail163,437 miles (+12,055)10 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,437 miles
    Test number
    421256447441
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • 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))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryRear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to rear sil and wheel arch areas both n/s and o/s

  5. Pass151,382 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    151,382 miles
    Test number
    520596768781
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Fail151,382 miles (+9,741)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,382 miles
    Test number
    229355990512
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass141,641 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    141,641 miles
    Test number
    692862666939
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail141,641 miles (+9,742)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,641 miles
    Test number
    695374098805
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass131,899 miles (+6,412)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2018
    Odometer
    131,899 miles
    Test number
    806157343182
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  10. Pass125,487 miles (+11,079)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    125,487 miles
    Test number
    339609156769
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryEngine light on
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded

  11. Pass114,408 miles (+15,485)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    114,408 miles
    Test number
    445610725136
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteN/s door mirror lense missing
    • NoteRear exhaust box corroded
    • NoteSlight travel on handbrake lever

  12. Pass98,923 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    98,923 miles
    Test number
    745265684074
    • NoteN/s mirror glass missing

  13. Fail98,923 miles (+8,673)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,923 miles
    Test number
    377255784071
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • NoteN/s mirror glass missing

  14. Pass90,250 miles (+11,249)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    90,250 miles
    Test number
    826096213111
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  15. Pass79,001 miles (+7,018)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    79,001 miles
    Test number
    686116612128
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  16. Pass71,983 miles (+11,365)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    71,983 miles
    Test number
    278626611113
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres have bad wear on inner edges
    • NotePark brake travel high

  17. Pass60,618 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    60,618 miles
    Test number
    693173010187
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  18. Fail60,618 miles (+15,438)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,618 miles
    Test number
    810493410105
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  19. Pass45,180 miles (+7,732)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    45,180 miles
    Test number
    670824119147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass37,448 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    37,448 miles
    Test number
    100346418160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail37,448 miles (+7,264)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,448 miles
    Test number
    154526318102
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  22. Pass30,184 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    30,184 miles
    Test number
    433047817199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC04 PYL

Does LC04 PYL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LC04 PYL expired on 5 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LC04 PYL?
The MOT on LC04 PYL expired on 5 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LC04 PYL done?
LC04 PYL was recorded at 178,883 miles at its MOT on 6 Jan 2022, an average of 10,118 miles a year.
Has LC04 PYL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC04 PYL has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Dec 2020.
Has the mileage on LC04 PYL 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 LC04 PYL find?
LC04 PYL passed its latest MOT on 6 Jan 2022 with 1 minor defect: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources.

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