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Saab 9-5

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 2,290 cc

LF52 VMVMOT history

LF52 VMV is a silver petrol Saab 9-5 first used on 8 Nov 2002. Its MOT expired on 20 Nov 2025 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 184,537 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Nov 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 20 Nov 2025
Mileage
184,537 mi
At MOT on 21 Nov 2024
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
9,076 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF52 VMV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,290 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
8 Nov 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
21 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LF52 VMV was last recorded at 184,537 miles on 21 Nov 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Nov 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 4 Nov 2011: 66,480 miles, lower than 76,271 miles on 11 Apr 2011.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
184,537 miles · 15 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
9,076 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 184,537 miles
  • 2023 – 179,065 miles
  • 2022 – 175,140 miles
  • 2021 – 172,647 miles
  • 2020 – 169,005 miles
  • 2019 – 157,785 miles
  • 2018 – 148,461 miles
  • 2017 – 142,303 miles
  • 2016 – 135,364 miles
  • 2015 – 126,185 miles
  • 2014 – 114,556 miles
  • 2013 – 103,236 miles
  • 2012 – 89,193 miles
  • 2011 – 66,480 miles
  • 2010 – 63,733 miles
  • 2009 – 51,823 miles
  • 2008 – 40,463 miles
  • 2007 – 29,272 miles
  • 2006 – 16,194 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass184,537 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

29 tests since 5 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass184,537 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    184,537 miles
    Test number
    236423452076
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail184,537 miles (+5,472)2 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,537 miles
    Test number
    881857422902
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass179,065 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    179,065 miles
    Test number
    403240169898

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail179,050 miles (+3,910)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,050 miles
    Test number
    635455087821
    • MajorRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass175,140 miles (+93)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    175,140 miles
    Test number
    682096319228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail175,047 miles (+2,400)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,047 miles
    Test number
    900228828555
    • MajorFront Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

  7. Pass172,647 miles (+3,642)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    172,647 miles
    Test number
    624162430796

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass169,005 miles (+11,220)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    169,005 miles
    Test number
    845860374968
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass157,785 miles (+9,324)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    157,785 miles
    Test number
    794540687295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass148,461 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2019
    Odometer
    148,461 miles
    Test number
    120934657586

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail148,459 miles (+6,156)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,459 miles
    Test number
    970723300706
    • FailureFront Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  12. Pass142,303 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2018
    Odometer
    142,303 miles
    Test number
    597205058432
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Fail142,302 miles (+6,938)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,302 miles
    Test number
    119048478644
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Pass135,364 miles (+9,179)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2017
    Odometer
    135,364 miles
    Test number
    947715958038
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear slight out shape
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Pass126,185 miles (+1)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2016
    Odometer
    126,185 miles
    Test number
    955543005118
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteRear tyres slightly out of shape on inner edges

  16. Fail126,184 miles (+11,628)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,184 miles
    Test number
    168348895497
    • FailureCentre Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureCentre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteRear tyres slightly out of shape on inner edges

  17. Pass114,556 miles (+11,320)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2015
    Odometer
    114,556 miles
    Test number
    288248794055
    • AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Pass103,236 miles (+14,043)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2014
    Odometer
    103,236 miles
    Test number
    785685493094
    • NoteFront-rear brake pipes are corroded

  19. Pass89,193 miles (+22,713)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2013
    Odometer
    89,193 miles
    Test number
    678496992088
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteRear exhaust box is corrorded

  20. Pass66,480 miles (-9,791)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    66,480 miles
    Test number
    577198101320
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  21. Pass76,271 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2012
    Odometer
    76,271 miles
    Test number
    525761901105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. FailMileage not read1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    485011001167
    • FailureFront Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  23. Pass63,733 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2011
    Odometer
    63,733 miles
    Test number
    162759890058
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  24. Fail63,733 miles (+11,910)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,733 miles
    Test number
    400889690093
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  25. Pass51,823 miles (+11,360)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2010
    Odometer
    51,823 miles
    Test number
    711014809157
    • 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)

  26. Pass40,463 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2009
    Odometer
    40,463 miles
    Test number
    412795508159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. FailMileage not read4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    430075508129
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  28. Pass29,272 miles (+13,078)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2008
    Odometer
    29,272 miles
    Test number
    772754417189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass16,194 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2007
    Odometer
    16,194 miles
    Test number
    650515826192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LF52 VMV

Does LF52 VMV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LF52 VMV expired on 20 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LF52 VMV?
The MOT on LF52 VMV expired on 20 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LF52 VMV done?
LF52 VMV was recorded at 184,537 miles at its MOT on 21 Nov 2024, an average of 9,076 miles a year.
Has LF52 VMV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF52 VMV has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LF52 VMV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 4 Nov 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LF52 VMV find?
LF52 VMV passed its latest MOT on 21 Nov 2024 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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