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Saab 9-5

Red · Petrol · 2003 · 1,990 cc

LD03 ZVBMOT history

LD03 ZVB is a red petrol Saab 9-5 first used on 18 Aug 2003. Its MOT is valid until 16 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 165,101 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Nov 2026
Mileage
165,101 mi
At MOT on 14 Nov 2025
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,027 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD03 ZVB
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-5
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,990 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
18 Aug 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD03 ZVB was last recorded at 165,101 miles on 14 Nov 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
165,101 miles · 13 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
7,027 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 165,101 miles
  • 2024 – 152,868 miles
  • 2023 – 149,641 miles
  • 2022 – 144,583 miles
  • 2021 – 141,720 miles
  • 2020 – 137,863 miles
  • 2019 – 137,143 miles
  • 2018 – 132,094 miles
  • 2017 – 123,589 miles
  • 2016 – 116,791 miles
  • 2015 – 107,578 miles
  • 2014 – 98,350 miles
  • 2013 – 86,983 miles
  • 2012 – 78,142 miles
  • 2011 – 66,281 miles
  • 2010 – 55,224 miles
  • 2009 – 50,198 miles
  • 2008 – 44,187 miles
  • 2007 – 35,891 miles
  • 2006 – 29,574 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass165,101 miles
  • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryUnable to test both outer sills due to plastic coversRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Unable to test outre sills due to plastic covers

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in both front subframe rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in both outer bushes on rear subframe (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

29 tests since 1 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass165,101 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    165,101 miles
    Test number
    367338662783
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnable to test both outer sills due to plastic covers

  2. Fail165,101 miles (+12,233)1 dangerous5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,101 miles
    Test number
    281699382121
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnable to test both outer sills due to plastic covers

  3. Pass152,868 miles (+3,227)13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    152,868 miles
    Test number
    721546341861
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near side front tyre is worn to only 1.6 mm in center (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge off side front tyre is worn to only 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnable to test both outer sills due to plastic sill covers

  4. Pass149,641 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    149,641 miles
    Test number
    940388902395
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyers are worn to aprox 4.0mm
    • AdvisoryFront flexible exhaust pipe is blowing slighty
    • AdvisoryUnable to test outer sills due to plastic covers

  5. Fail149,641 miles (+5,058)1 dangerous1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,641 miles
    Test number
    512067197660
    • DangerousCentral Front Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyers are worn to aprox 4.0mm
    • AdvisoryFront flexible exhaust pipe is blowing slighty
    • AdvisoryUnable to test outer sills due to plastic covers

  6. Pass144,583 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    144,583 miles
    Test number
    489011590373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail144,583 miles (+2,863)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,583 miles
    Test number
    402371902662
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass141,720 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    141,720 miles
    Test number
    748493979949

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail141,720 miles (+3,857)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,720 miles
    Test number
    394096750919
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass137,863 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    137,863 miles
    Test number
    975680120565
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnable to test outre sills due to plastic covers

  11. Fail137,855 miles (+712)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,855 miles
    Test number
    927478004098
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnable to test outre sills due to plastic covers

  12. Pass137,143 miles (+5,049)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    137,143 miles
    Test number
    202523374864
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  13. Pass132,094 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2019
    Odometer
    132,094 miles
    Test number
    299072873706

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail132,094 miles (+8,505)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,094 miles
    Test number
    940293047264
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass123,589 miles (+6,798)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2018
    Odometer
    123,589 miles
    Test number
    176767519753

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass116,791 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2017
    Odometer
    116,791 miles
    Test number
    125152376651
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisorySub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in both front subframe rear bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in both outer bushes on rear subframe (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  17. Fail116,791 miles (+9,213)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,791 miles
    Test number
    184174733167
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisorySub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in both front subframe rear bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in both outer bushes on rear subframe (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  18. Pass107,578 miles (+9,228)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2016
    Odometer
    107,578 miles
    Test number
    915306625166
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  19. Pass98,350 miles (+11,367)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2015
    Odometer
    98,350 miles
    Test number
    585050424159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass86,983 miles (+8,841)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2014
    Odometer
    86,983 miles
    Test number
    878950243141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass78,142 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2013
    Odometer
    78,142 miles
    Test number
    817555022151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail78,142 miles (+11,861)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,142 miles
    Test number
    837597812109
    • FailureCentre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

  23. Pass66,281 miles (+11,057)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2012
    Odometer
    66,281 miles
    Test number
    567786721160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass55,224 miles (+5,026)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2011
    Odometer
    55,224 miles
    Test number
    261519530460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass50,198 miles (+6,011)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2010
    Odometer
    50,198 miles
    Test number
    463071629118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass44,187 miles (+8,296)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2009
    Odometer
    44,187 miles
    Test number
    721563548175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass35,891 miles (+6,317)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    35,891 miles
    Test number
    381687807264
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

  28. Pass29,574 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    29,574 miles
    Test number
    104333216256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail29,571 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,571 miles
    Test number
    882353416231
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LD03 ZVB

Does LD03 ZVB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD03 ZVB is valid until 16 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LD03 ZVB?
The MOT on LD03 ZVB is valid until 16 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD03 ZVB done?
LD03 ZVB was recorded at 165,101 miles at its MOT on 14 Nov 2025, an average of 7,027 miles a year.
Has LD03 ZVB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD03 ZVB has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LD03 ZVB 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 LD03 ZVB find?
LD03 ZVB passed its latest MOT on 14 Nov 2025 with 4 advisories: fluid leak, but not excessive; offside front power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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