Saab 9-5
Black · Petrol · 2004 · 2,290 cc
LE04 UBWMOT history
LE04 UBW is a black petrol Saab 9-5 first used on 5 Aug 2004. Its MOT expired on 17 Oct 2026 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 140,298 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 17 Oct 2026
- Mileage
- 140,298 mi
- At MOT on 15 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 17
- 14 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 5,516 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LE04 UBW
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Saab
- Model
- 9-5
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,290 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 5 Aug 2004
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 17 Oct 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 15 Oct 2026 (Fail)
Mileage history
LE04 UBW was last recorded at 140,298 miles on 15 Oct 2026, 3,731 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 136,567 miles · 1 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,731 miles
- Average per year
- 5,516 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 140,298 miles
- 2025 – 136,567 miles
- 2024 – 134,211 miles
- 2023 – 133,244 miles
- 2022 – 130,956 miles
- 2016 – 125,203 miles
- 2015 – 117,307 miles
- 2014 – 109,335 miles
- 2013 – 99,310 miles
- 2012 – 88,190 miles
- 2011 – 74,049 miles
- 2010 – 66,400 miles
- 2009 – 56,392 miles
- 2008 – 46,415 miles
- 2007 – 35,150 miles
What the latest MOT found
Fail140,298 miles
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryMacpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Front And Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2012
Both rear shock bushes perished
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2012
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2011
Full MOT history
17 tests since 22 Sept 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail140,298 miles (+3,731)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 140,298 miles
- Test number
- 462414360213
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryMacpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Front And Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass136,567 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 136,567 miles
- Test number
- 712137791642
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail136,567 miles (+2,356)1 dangerous7 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 136,567 miles
- Test number
- 281445087083
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake cable insecure bracket broker (1.1.15 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively stretched (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass134,211 miles (+967)3 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 134,211 miles
- Test number
- 395131392211
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Pass133,244 miles (+2,288)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 133,244 miles
- Test number
- 313752420412
- AdvisoryBoth rear shock bushes perished
Pass130,956 miles (+5,753)3 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 130,956 miles
- Test number
- 709838297223
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth rear shock bushes perished
Pass125,203 miles (+7,896)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 125,203 miles
- Test number
- 335510541267
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass117,307 miles (+7,972)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 117,307 miles
- Test number
- 498499095148
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass109,335 miles (+10,025)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 109,335 miles
- Test number
- 276576184189
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Pass99,310 miles (+11,120)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 99,310 miles
- Test number
- 539478393124
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteOffside front tyre wall crackedinner edge
Pass88,190 miles (+14,141)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 88,190 miles
- Test number
- 387453602468
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass74,049 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 74,049 miles
- Test number
- 979356901216
- 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)
Fail74,047 miles (+7,647)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,047 miles
- Test number
- 178906401208
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- 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)
Pass66,400 miles (+10,008)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 66,400 miles
- Test number
- 840136860295
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,392 miles (+9,977)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 56,392 miles
- Test number
- 783972019282
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,415 miles (+11,265)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 46,415 miles
- Test number
- 984235318221
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass35,150 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 35,150 miles
- Test number
- 321975767292
- 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)
Questions about LE04 UBW
- Does LE04 UBW currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LE04 UBW expired on 17 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LE04 UBW?
- The MOT on LE04 UBW expired on 17 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LE04 UBW done?
- LE04 UBW was recorded at 140,298 miles at its MOT on 15 Oct 2026, an average of 5,516 miles a year.
- Has LE04 UBW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LE04 UBW has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Oct 2026.
- Has the mileage on LE04 UBW 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 UBW find?
- LE04 UBW failed its latest MOT on 15 Oct 2026 with 2 major defects and 3 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe excessively corroded; offside front headlamp aim too low; macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear, and 2 more.
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