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Saab 9-5

Grey · Petrol · 2004 · 2,290 cc

LE04 UECMOT history

LE04 UEC is a grey petrol Saab 9-5 first used on 4 Aug 2004. Its MOT is valid until 14 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 140,792 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Aug 2027
Mileage
140,792 mi
At MOT on 12 Aug 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,847 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE04 UEC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-5
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,290 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
4 Aug 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE04 UEC was last recorded at 140,792 miles on 12 Aug 2026, 63 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
140,729 miles · 5 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
63 miles
Average per year
5,847 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 140,792 miles
  • 2025 – 139,340 miles
  • 2024 – 137,973 miles
  • 2023 – 136,092 miles
  • 2022 – 133,741 miles
  • 2021 – 131,377 miles
  • 2020 – 129,317 miles
  • 2019 – 126,138 miles
  • 2018 – 119,903 miles
  • 2017 – 115,371 miles
  • 2016 – 108,749 miles
  • 2015 – 101,474 miles
  • 2014 – 93,379 miles
  • 2013 – 84,862 miles
  • 2012 – 77,832 miles
  • 2011 – 68,961 miles
  • 2010 – 58,931 miles
  • 2009 – 47,224 miles
  • 2008 – 37,277 miles
  • 2007 – 29,531 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,792 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory11 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory9 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2026

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

28 tests since 2 Aug 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass140,792 miles (+63)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    140,792 miles
    Test number
    863381623189
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail140,729 miles (+1,389)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,729 miles
    Test number
    951783104204
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass139,340 miles (+1,367)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    139,340 miles
    Test number
    698604645996
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to Rear Exhaust
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass137,973 miles (+1,881)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    137,973 miles
    Test number
    611120170687
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust system Corroding
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass136,092 miles (+57)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    136,092 miles
    Test number
    100982338163
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to Both Rear shockers
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to Exhaust back box
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Fail136,035 miles (+2,294)3 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,035 miles
    Test number
    680721480118
    • MajorNearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn Rear Most Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn Rear Most Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to Both Rear shockers
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to Exhaust back box
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass133,741 miles (+2,364)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    133,741 miles
    Test number
    122268572913
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust back box deteriorating
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass131,377 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    131,377 miles
    Test number
    574721167316
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Fail131,377 miles (+2,060)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,377 miles
    Test number
    465587476860
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Pass129,317 miles (+3,179)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    129,317 miles
    Test number
    436703382323
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Pass126,138 miles (+185)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    126,138 miles
    Test number
    307307421461
    • AdvisoryBack box deteriorated
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  12. Fail125,953 miles (+6,050)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,953 miles
    Test number
    125173338357
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBack box deteriorated
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  13. Pass119,903 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    119,903 miles
    Test number
    237547966267
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box deteriorating
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  14. Fail119,903 miles (+4,532)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,903 miles
    Test number
    941843409875
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn frontmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn frontmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box deteriorating
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  15. Pass115,371 miles (+6,622)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    115,371 miles
    Test number
    361019538244
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box outer skin corroded
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ADVISED TO CHANGE SOON (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ADVISED TO CHANGE SOON (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ADVISED TO CHANGE SOON (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Pass108,749 miles (+53)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    108,749 miles
    Test number
    763430198744
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Fail108,696 miles (+7,222)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,696 miles
    Test number
    668366707757
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  18. Pass101,474 miles (+8,095)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    101,474 miles
    Test number
    958526025211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass93,379 miles (+194)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    93,379 miles
    Test number
    387867124246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail93,185 miles (+8,323)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,185 miles
    Test number
    487288514298
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass84,862 miles (+7,030)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    84,862 miles
    Test number
    267398313206
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass77,832 miles (+8,871)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    77,832 miles
    Test number
    766905402221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass68,961 miles (+10,030)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    68,961 miles
    Test number
    698350001282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass58,931 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    58,931 miles
    Test number
    310755210217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail58,931 miles (+11,707)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,931 miles
    Test number
    864595210251
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device missing (3.5.1j)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device missing (3.5.1j)

  26. Pass47,224 miles (+9,947)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    47,224 miles
    Test number
    680495919247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass37,277 miles (+7,746)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    37,277 miles
    Test number
    182522418225
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteFront tyres starting to wear slightly unevenly - recommend vehicle tracking is checked.
    • NoteN/S front wiper starting to deteriorate

  28. Pass29,531 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    29,531 miles
    Test number
    754084817219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LE04 UEC

Does LE04 UEC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LE04 UEC is valid until 14 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LE04 UEC?
The MOT on LE04 UEC is valid until 14 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 UEC done?
LE04 UEC was recorded at 140,792 miles at its MOT on 12 Aug 2026, an average of 5,847 miles a year.
Has LE04 UEC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE04 UEC has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LE04 UEC 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 UEC find?
LE04 UEC passed its latest MOT on 12 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush; offside rear upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush.

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