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Saab 9-5

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,990 cc

LC54 NFHMOT history

LC54 NFH is a silver petrol Saab 9-5 first used on 15 Dec 2004. Its MOT expired on 13 Apr 2023 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 149,420 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Apr 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 13 Apr 2023
Mileage
149,420 mi
At MOT on 4 Apr 2022
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,152 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC54 NFH
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,990 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
15 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Apr 2023
Latest MOT test
4 Apr 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC54 NFH was last recorded at 149,420 miles on 4 Apr 2022, 25,980 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Apr 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
123,440 miles · 6 Apr 2021
Between the last two tests
25,980 miles
Average per year
9,152 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 149,420 miles
  • 2021 – 123,440 miles
  • 2020 – 104,853 miles
  • 2019 – 95,977 miles
  • 2018 – 86,706 miles
  • 2017 – 81,245 miles
  • 2016 – 74,079 miles
  • 2015 – 69,162 miles
  • 2014 – 63,186 miles
  • 2013 – 57,717 miles
  • 2012 – 53,289 miles
  • 2011 – 47,914 miles
  • 2010 – 40,564 miles
  • 2009 – 32,189 miles
  • 2008 – 23,513 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass149,420 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread on approx. 3mm and side wall slightly damaged (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged side wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • 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))
  • AdvisoryBrake fluid between min/max, front pads getting low
  • AdvisoryRear exhaust box is corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2020

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush BOTH FRONT (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH REAR TYRES WORN UNEVENLY ON INSIDE EDGES (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

19 tests since 1 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass149,420 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    149,420 miles
    Test number
    593923320532
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread on approx. 3mm and side wall slightly damaged (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged side wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid between min/max, front pads getting low
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box is corroded

  2. Fail149,420 miles (+25,980)5 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,420 miles
    Test number
    397676272830
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread on approx. 3mm and side wall slightly damaged (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged side wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid between min/max, front pads getting low
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box is corroded

  3. Pass123,440 miles (+18,587)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    123,440 miles
    Test number
    523791825222
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront head lamps tarnished
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded

  4. Pass104,853 miles (+8,876)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    104,853 miles
    Test number
    411183128632
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box is corroded
    • AdvisoryRear seatbelts are slow to retract

  5. Pass95,977 miles (+9,271)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2020
    Odometer
    95,977 miles
    Test number
    574494000799
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REAR TYRES QUITE HEAVILY PERISHED ON SIDE WALLS AND WORN UNEVENLY (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on outer edges
    • AdvisoryCentre silencer heatshield coming loose nearside
    • AdvisoryRear centre and nearside rear seatbelts slightly slow to retract

  6. Pass86,706 miles (+5,461)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2019
    Odometer
    86,706 miles
    Test number
    375495055085
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear tyres starting to wear unevenly and slight perishing to side walls

  7. Pass81,245 miles (+1)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    81,245 miles
    Test number
    780841702104
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush BOTH FRONT (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush BOTH FRONT (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH REAR TYRES WORN UNEVENLY ON INSIDE EDGES (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

  8. Fail81,244 miles (+7,165)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,244 miles
    Test number
    285949075450
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush BOTH FRONT (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush BOTH FRONT (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH REAR TYRES WORN UNEVENLY ON INSIDE EDGES (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

  9. Pass74,079 miles (+4,917)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    74,079 miles
    Test number
    120567568121
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer deteriorating
    • AdvisoryRear tyres worn and perished

  10. Pass69,162 miles (+5,976)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    69,162 miles
    Test number
    496379565149
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre perished

  11. Pass63,186 miles (+5,469)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    63,186 miles
    Test number
    408811474177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass57,717 miles (+4,428)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    57,717 miles
    Test number
    697202373120
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass53,289 miles (+5,375)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    53,289 miles
    Test number
    786300782115
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  14. Pass47,914 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    47,914 miles
    Test number
    219101481191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail47,913 miles (+7,349)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,913 miles
    Test number
    715051881172
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn unevenly
    • NoteVacuum pipe leak on passenger side of inlet manifold

  16. Pass40,564 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    40,564 miles
    Test number
    731025570190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail40,563 miles (+8,374)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,563 miles
    Test number
    763734770196
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  18. Pass32,189 miles (+8,676)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    32,189 miles
    Test number
    354061469143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass23,513 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    23,513 miles
    Test number
    621603588111
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Questions about LC54 NFH

Does LC54 NFH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LC54 NFH expired on 13 Apr 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LC54 NFH?
The MOT on LC54 NFH expired on 13 Apr 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LC54 NFH done?
LC54 NFH was recorded at 149,420 miles at its MOT on 4 Apr 2022, an average of 9,152 miles a year.
Has LC54 NFH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC54 NFH has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on LC54 NFH 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 LC54 NFH find?
LC54 NFH passed its latest MOT on 4 Apr 2022 with 8 advisories: front coil spring corroded nearside and offside; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread on approx. 3mm and side wall slightly damaged; nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 5 more.

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