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Saab 9-5

Black · Diesel · 2003 · 2,170 cc

LD53 RVMMOT history

LD53 RVM is a black diesel Saab 9-5 first used on 30 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 16 Oct 2024 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 202,108 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Oct 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 16 Oct 2024
Mileage
202,108 mi
At MOT on 13 Oct 2023
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,951 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 RVM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,170 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
30 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
13 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 RVM was last recorded at 202,108 miles on 13 Oct 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 13 Oct 2023: 202,108 miles, lower than 202,167 miles on 15 Oct 2022.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
202,167 miles · 15 Oct 2022
Average per year
7,951 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 202,108 miles
  • 2022 – 202,167 miles
  • 2021 – 198,112 miles
  • 2020 – 183,823 miles
  • 2019 – 172,693 miles
  • 2018 – 157,790 miles
  • 2017 – 148,733 miles
  • 2016 – 146,415 miles
  • 2015 – 136,791 miles
  • 2014 – 125,400 miles
  • 2013 – 106,880 miles
  • 2012 – 102,674 miles
  • 2011 – 98,143 miles
  • 2010 – 93,030 miles
  • 2009 – 87,280 miles
  • 2008 – 81,401 miles
  • 2007 – 74,952 miles
  • 2006 – 66,628 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass202,108 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pedal pivot slightly tight (1.1.1 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded bothside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (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.

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

22 tests since 28 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass202,108 miles (-59)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    202,108 miles
    Test number
    991551748089
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal pivot slightly tight (1.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded bothside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass202,167 miles (+4,055)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    202,167 miles
    Test number
    582143843040
    • MinorOffside Rear Lower Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion on suspension and braking components underneath the vehicle.

  3. Pass198,112 miles (+14,289)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    198,112 miles
    Test number
    375497386774
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion underneath the vehicle.

  4. Pass183,823 miles (+11,130)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    183,823 miles
    Test number
    806451149202
    • MinorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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))

  5. Pass172,693 miles (+14,903)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    172,693 miles
    Test number
    836184180179
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass157,790 miles (+120)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    157,790 miles
    Test number
    442588369182
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  7. Fail157,670 miles (+8,937)2 dangerous8 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,670 miles
    Test number
    936734347680
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass148,733 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    148,733 miles
    Test number
    737168503466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail148,728 miles (+2,313)1 failure2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,728 miles
    Test number
    277097121554
    • FailureWheel bolt(s) missing all 4 wheels missing one nut (4.2.A.1e)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  10. Pass146,415 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    146,415 miles
    Test number
    985335321122
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryEngine light on

  11. Fail146,415 miles (+9,624)4 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,415 miles
    Test number
    991084358586
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryEngine light on

  12. Pass136,791 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    136,791 miles
    Test number
    644937506950

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail136,791 miles (+11,391)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,791 miles
    Test number
    488228570668
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

  14. Pass125,400 miles (+18,520)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    125,400 miles
    Test number
    705216974296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass106,880 miles (+4,206)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    106,880 miles
    Test number
    367854153226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass102,674 miles (+4,531)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    102,674 miles
    Test number
    348715552424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass98,143 miles (+5,113)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    98,143 miles
    Test number
    208505051244
    • AdvisoryCentre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass93,030 miles (+5,750)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    93,030 miles
    Test number
    500913660295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass87,280 miles (+5,879)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    87,280 miles
    Test number
    214121379239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass81,401 miles (+6,449)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    81,401 miles
    Test number
    780335678232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass74,952 miles (+8,324)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    74,952 miles
    Test number
    214107067291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass66,628 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    66,628 miles
    Test number
    962891276228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD53 RVM

Does LD53 RVM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD53 RVM expired on 16 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD53 RVM?
The MOT on LD53 RVM expired on 16 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD53 RVM done?
LD53 RVM was recorded at 202,108 miles at its MOT on 13 Oct 2023, an average of 7,951 miles a year.
Has LD53 RVM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 RVM has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Oct 2018.
Has the mileage on LD53 RVM ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 13 Oct 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LD53 RVM find?
LD53 RVM passed its latest MOT on 13 Oct 2023 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; brake pedal pivot slightly tight; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 5 more.

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