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Saab 9-5

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,990 cc

LE04 JPUMOT history

LE04 JPU is a silver petrol Saab 9-5 first used on 22 Jul 2004. Its MOT is valid until 19 Aug 2027 and it has passed 19 of 31 MOT tests, with 172,400 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Aug 2027
Mileage
172,400 mi
At MOT on 20 Aug 2026
MOT tests
31
19 passed · 12 failed
Per year
7,370 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE04 JPU
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
22 Jul 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE04 JPU was last recorded at 172,400 miles on 20 Aug 2026, 3,431 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
168,969 miles · 19 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
3,431 miles
Average per year
7,370 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 172,400 miles
  • 2025 – 168,969 miles
  • 2024 – 163,138 miles
  • 2023 – 158,170 miles
  • 2022 – 153,706 miles
  • 2021 – 149,448 miles
  • 2020 – 146,747 miles
  • 2019 – 141,544 miles
  • 2018 – 129,565 miles
  • 2016 – 129,411 miles
  • 2015 – 119,252 miles
  • 2014 – 116,471 miles
  • 2013 – 109,571 miles
  • 2012 – 104,482 miles
  • 2011 – 98,642 miles
  • 2010 – 82,862 miles
  • 2008 – 50,027 miles
  • 2007 – 31,813 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass172,400 miles
  • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 9 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

31 tests since 24 Jul 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass172,400 miles (+3,431)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    172,400 miles
    Test number
    484051296139
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass168,969 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    168,969 miles
    Test number
    262380093430
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail168,968 miles (+5,830)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,968 miles
    Test number
    399836662619
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding on forward rotation (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  4. Pass163,138 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    163,138 miles
    Test number
    745519895623
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail163,135 miles (+4,965)1 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,135 miles
    Test number
    805003587651
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass158,170 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    158,170 miles
    Test number
    306139534428
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail158,170 miles (+4,464)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,170 miles
    Test number
    929879877756
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass153,706 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    153,706 miles
    Test number
    556714374316
    • AdvisorySub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both middle and both rear bushes worn on front sub frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail153,706 miles (+4,258)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,706 miles
    Test number
    324763973594
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • AdvisorySub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both middle and both rear bushes worn on front sub frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass149,448 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    149,448 miles
    Test number
    642817969941

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail149,447 miles (+2,700)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,447 miles
    Test number
    391388328027
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass146,747 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    146,747 miles
    Test number
    325363212939
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Fail146,746 miles (+5,202)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,746 miles
    Test number
    276684413151
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Pass141,544 miles (+5,970)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    141,544 miles
    Test number
    804970241306
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  15. Pass135,574 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    135,574 miles
    Test number
    425091934311
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  16. Fail135,573 miles (+6,008)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,573 miles
    Test number
    513578044458
    • MajorBonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated unable to open engine bay area unchecked (3.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  17. Pass129,565 miles (+154)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    129,565 miles
    Test number
    591714512825
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamps - beam image poor
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp covers slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  18. Pass129,411 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    129,411 miles
    Test number
    947067364635
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryEngine malfunction
    • AdvisoryInner rack joints slight play
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  19. Fail129,411 miles (+10,159)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,411 miles
    Test number
    259978277310
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryEngine malfunction
    • AdvisoryInner rack joints slight play
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  20. Pass119,252 miles5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    119,252 miles
    Test number
    336506425051
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteCondition of front number plate
    • NoteCondition of rear exhaust
    • NotePlastic sill covers fitted

  21. Fail119,250 miles (+2,779)1 failure5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,250 miles
    Test number
    748026325061
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteCondition of front number plate
    • NoteCondition of rear exhaust
    • NotePlastic sill covers fitted

  22. Pass116,471 miles (+6,900)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    116,471 miles
    Test number
    568767924024
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  23. Pass109,571 miles (+59)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    109,571 miles
    Test number
    128489423067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail109,512 miles (+5,030)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,512 miles
    Test number
    546443923037
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  25. Pass104,482 miles (+12)2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    104,482 miles
    Test number
    318978212003
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth front exhaust joints corroded
    • NoteCentre and rear exhaust corroded
    • NoteRear discs worn

  26. Fail104,470 miles (+5,828)3 failures2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,470 miles
    Test number
    229146812092
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth front exhaust joints corroded
    • NoteCentre and rear exhaust corroded
    • NoteRear discs worn

  27. Fail98,642 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,642 miles
    Test number
    198946801453
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  28. Pass98,642 miles (+15,780)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    98,642 miles
    Test number
    199956101076
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  29. Pass82,862 miles (+32,835)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    82,862 miles
    Test number
    740041020026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass50,027 miles (+18,214)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    50,027 miles
    Test number
    890353998152
    • NoteFront tyres worn badly

  31. Pass31,813 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    31,813 miles
    Test number
    652905907201
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Questions about LE04 JPU

Does LE04 JPU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LE04 JPU is valid until 19 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LE04 JPU?
The MOT on LE04 JPU is valid until 19 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LE04 JPU done?
LE04 JPU was recorded at 172,400 miles at its MOT on 20 Aug 2026, an average of 7,370 miles a year.
Has LE04 JPU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE04 JPU has failed 12 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LE04 JPU 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 LE04 JPU find?
LE04 JPU passed its latest MOT on 20 Aug 2026 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: headlamp lens slightly defective both sides; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; offside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 3 more.

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