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Saab 9-5

Beige · Petrol · 2002 · 1,985 cc

LF02 KUOMOT history

LF02 KUO is a beige petrol Saab 9-5 first used on 8 May 2002. Its MOT is valid until 28 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 94,601 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Oct 2027
Mileage
94,601 mi
At MOT on 5 Oct 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,506 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF02 KUO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-5
Colour
Beige
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,985 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
8 May 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LF02 KUO was last recorded at 94,601 miles on 5 Oct 2026, 1,019 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,582 miles · 27 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1,019 miles
Average per year
3,506 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 94,601 miles
  • 2025 – 93,582 miles
  • 2024 – 92,694 miles
  • 2023 – 92,050 miles
  • 2022 – 90,747 miles
  • 2021 – 89,820 miles
  • 2020 – 89,362 miles
  • 2019 – 86,481 miles
  • 2018 – 80,945 miles
  • 2017 – 75,442 miles
  • 2016 – 71,157 miles
  • 2015 – 65,993 miles
  • 2014 – 61,809 miles
  • 2013 – 54,858 miles
  • 2012 – 51,492 miles
  • 2011 – 48,008 miles
  • 2010 – 44,582 miles
  • 2009 – 40,809 miles
  • 2008 – 35,589 miles
  • 2007 – 30,317 miles
  • 2006 – 22,958 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,601 miles
  • AdvisoryAdvise engine fault light showing on dash.Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear exhaust Silencer outer skin corroded.Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Nearside Front Outer Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens deteriorated.

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Outer Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens deteriorated.

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Advise engine fault light displayed on dash.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Silencer outer skin corroded.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

28 tests since 29 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,601 miles (+1,019)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    94,601 miles
    Test number
    829305388868
    • AdvisoryAdvise engine fault light showing on dash.
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear exhaust Silencer outer skin corroded.

  2. Pass93,582 miles (+888)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    93,582 miles
    Test number
    405217112773
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens deteriorated. (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens deteriorated. (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAdvise engine fault light showing on dash.
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear exhaust Silencer outer skin corroded.

  3. Pass92,694 miles (+644)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    92,694 miles
    Test number
    785124361779
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens deteriorated. (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens deteriorated. (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear exhaust Silencer outer skin corroded.

  4. Pass92,050 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    92,050 miles
    Test number
    663575058849
    • AdvisoryAdvise engine fault light displayed on dash.
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Silencer outer skin corroded.
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  5. Fail92,050 miles (+43)2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,050 miles
    Test number
    135830011091
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAdvise engine fault light displayed on dash.
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Silencer outer skin corroded.
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  6. Fail92,007 miles (+1,260)1 dangerous6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,007 miles
    Test number
    166623852863
    • DangerousNearside Rear Reversing lamp not working
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront All direction indicators incorrect colour both side (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim too low both side (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Side repeater incorrect colour both side (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both side (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Steering column (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass90,747 miles (+927)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    90,747 miles
    Test number
    187846222820
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass89,820 miles (+458)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    89,820 miles
    Test number
    267668186118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass89,362 miles (+2,881)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    89,362 miles
    Test number
    845466956223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass86,481 miles (+5,536)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    86,481 miles
    Test number
    173075554843
    • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both Sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass80,945 miles (+5,503)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    80,945 miles
    Test number
    753734072666

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass75,442 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    75,442 miles
    Test number
    273115565924
    • AdvisoryInner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both Sides (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail75,442 miles (+4,285)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,442 miles
    Test number
    506708132864
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Both Sides (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryInner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both Sides (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass71,157 miles (+5,164)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    71,157 miles
    Test number
    824710412296
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass65,993 miles (+4,184)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    65,993 miles
    Test number
    445937005180
    • NoteOil leaks

  16. Pass61,809 miles (+6,951)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    61,809 miles
    Test number
    365943414162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass54,858 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    54,858 miles
    Test number
    505161003193
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Fail54,858 miles (+3,366)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,858 miles
    Test number
    575781003163
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass51,492 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    51,492 miles
    Test number
    495731712113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail51,491 miles (+3,483)5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,491 miles
    Test number
    455451212111
    • FailureFront Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureFront Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Pass48,008 miles (+3,426)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    48,008 miles
    Test number
    608166811153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass44,582 miles (+3,773)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    44,582 miles
    Test number
    362546010191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass40,809 miles (+5,220)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    40,809 miles
    Test number
    290668519158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass35,589 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    35,589 miles
    Test number
    742804618158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail35,586 miles (+5,269)2 failures2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,586 miles
    Test number
    792563918176
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  26. Pass30,317 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    30,317 miles
    Test number
    233626517458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail30,317 miles (+7,359)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,317 miles
    Test number
    754376017103
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • NoteFront brake pads getting low! Approx 80% worn

  28. Pass22,958 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    22,958 miles
    Test number
    620499816175
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LF02 KUO

Does LF02 KUO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LF02 KUO is valid until 28 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LF02 KUO?
The MOT on LF02 KUO is valid until 28 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LF02 KUO done?
LF02 KUO was recorded at 94,601 miles at its MOT on 5 Oct 2026, an average of 3,506 miles a year.
Has LF02 KUO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF02 KUO has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on LF02 KUO 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 LF02 KUO find?
LF02 KUO passed its latest MOT on 5 Oct 2026 with 4 advisories: advise engine fault light showing on dash.; front brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides.; front oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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