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Saab 9-5

Grey · Petrol · 2004 · 2,290 cc

LE04 UFSMOT history

LE04 UFS is a grey petrol Saab 9-5 first used on 4 Aug 2004. Its MOT expired on 12 Jan 2022 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 149,492 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Feb 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 12 Jan 2022
Mileage
149,492 mi
At MOT on 18 Feb 2022
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,005 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE04 UFS
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 expired on 12 Jan 2022
Latest MOT test
18 Feb 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

LE04 UFS was last recorded at 149,492 miles on 18 Feb 2022, 5,480 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jan 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
144,012 miles · 13 Jan 2021
Between the last two tests
5,480 miles
Average per year
7,005 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 149,492 miles
  • 2021 – 144,012 miles
  • 2019 – 137,574 miles
  • 2018 – 135,378 miles
  • 2017 – 122,145 miles
  • 2016 – 112,326 miles
  • 2015 – 100,413 miles
  • 2012 – 96,371 miles
  • 2011 – 82,805 miles
  • 2010 – 72,153 miles
  • 2009 – 64,520 miles
  • 2008 – 56,034 miles
  • 2007 – 47,381 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail149,492 miles
  • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
  • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
  • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
  • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded in front of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded in front of fuel tank going to nsr (1.1.11 (c))
  • MinorNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryCoolant leak
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

What MOT failures 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2017

Full MOT history

18 tests since 23 Jul 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail149,492 miles (+5,480)7 major2 minor14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,492 miles
    Test number
    436875123322
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded in front of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded in front of fuel tank going to nsr (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass144,012 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    144,012 miles
    Test number
    973086660205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail143,996 miles (+6,422)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,996 miles
    Test number
    329611800688
    • MajorEmissions not tested major blow at front flexi pipe (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass137,574 miles (+2,196)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    137,574 miles
    Test number
    173242333394
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass135,378 miles (+13,233)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    135,378 miles
    Test number
    957950111008
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass122,145 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    122,145 miles
    Test number
    447606214699
    • 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 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  7. Fail122,145 miles (+9,819)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,145 miles
    Test number
    793325213584
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • 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 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  8. Pass112,326 miles (+11,913)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    112,326 miles
    Test number
    532288003452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass100,413 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    100,413 miles
    Test number
    208144425004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail100,412 miles (+4,041)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,412 miles
    Test number
    369932425001
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass96,371 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    96,371 miles
    Test number
    477530212258
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteRear exhaust outer skin corroded

  12. Fail96,371 miles (+13,566)1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,371 miles
    Test number
    988580412230
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteRear exhaust outer skin corroded

  13. Fail82,805 miles1 repaired4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,805 miles
    Test number
    318238101412
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteFront and rear no plates slightly deteriorated

  14. Pass82,805 miles (+10,652)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    82,805 miles
    Test number
    475128701283
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteFront and rear no plates slightly deteriorated

  15. Pass72,153 miles (+7,633)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    72,153 miles
    Test number
    961703490148
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  16. Pass64,520 miles (+8,486)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    64,520 miles
    Test number
    351028709261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass56,034 miles (+8,653)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    56,034 miles
    Test number
    600187598149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass47,381 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    47,381 miles
    Test number
    283334807273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LE04 UFS

Does LE04 UFS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LE04 UFS expired on 12 Jan 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LE04 UFS?
The MOT on LE04 UFS expired on 12 Jan 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LE04 UFS done?
LE04 UFS was recorded at 149,492 miles at its MOT on 18 Feb 2022, an average of 7,005 miles a year.
Has LE04 UFS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE04 UFS has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on LE04 UFS 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 UFS find?
LE04 UFS failed its latest MOT on 18 Feb 2022 with 7 major defects, 2 minor defects and 14 advisories: brake lever has insufficient reserve travel; brake performance not tested; nearside front headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect, and 20 more.

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