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Saab 9-5

Black · Petrol · 2002 · 1,985 cc

LF52 VMZMOT history

LF52 VMZ is a black petrol Saab 9-5 first used on 26 Nov 2002. Its MOT expired on 25 Oct 2024 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 145,500 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Sept 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 25 Oct 2024
Mileage
145,500 mi
At MOT on 27 Sept 2023
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,266 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF52 VMZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,985 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
26 Nov 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
27 Sept 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LF52 VMZ was last recorded at 145,500 miles on 27 Sept 2023, 6,478 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
139,022 miles · 18 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
6,478 miles
Average per year
6,266 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 145,500 miles
  • 2022 – 139,022 miles
  • 2021 – 133,255 miles
  • 2020 – 128,787 miles
  • 2019 – 124,619 miles
  • 2018 – 120,384 miles
  • 2017 – 116,447 miles
  • 2016 – 111,920 miles
  • 2015 – 107,619 miles
  • 2014 – 103,275 miles
  • 2013 – 97,019 miles
  • 2012 – 92,313 miles
  • 2011 – 85,775 miles
  • 2010 – 74,988 miles
  • 2009 – 66,353 miles
  • 2008 – 53,697 miles
  • 2007 – 45,490 miles
  • 2006 – 34,860 miles
  • 2005 – 33,573 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass145,500 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Rear Coil spring corroded both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

25 tests since 16 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass145,500 miles (+6,478)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    145,500 miles
    Test number
    689702105293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass139,022 miles (+5,767)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    139,022 miles
    Test number
    961960709937
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

  3. Pass133,255 miles (+4,468)3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    133,255 miles
    Test number
    940229490980
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded near flex (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn down to 1.6 mm limit also has nail in tred (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass128,787 miles (+26)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    128,787 miles
    Test number
    410834289881
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryHeat shield insecure
    • AdvisoryPlastic over sills fitted

  5. Fail128,761 miles (+4,142)6 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,761 miles
    Test number
    479331972384
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryHeat shield insecure
    • AdvisoryPlastic over sills fitted

  6. Pass124,619 miles (+5)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    124,619 miles
    Test number
    309148759855
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryInbalance on front brakes
    • AdvisoryPoor image both dip beams
    • AdvisorySlight wear in rear hub bushes

  7. Fail124,614 miles (+4,230)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,614 miles
    Test number
    564634240798
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded main pipe to rear flex (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryInbalance on front brakes
    • AdvisoryPoor image both dip beams
    • AdvisorySlight wear in rear hub bushes

  8. Pass120,384 miles (+3,937)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    120,384 miles
    Test number
    180139798648
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper 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 brakes in por condition

  9. Pass116,447 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    116,447 miles
    Test number
    874525597602
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear brakes in poor condition

  10. Fail116,441 miles (+4,521)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,441 miles
    Test number
    622802210368
    • FailureHeadlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect poor image both head lights (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear brakes in poor condition

  11. Pass111,920 miles (+4,301)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    111,920 miles
    Test number
    200017295541
    • AdvisoryOff side front tyre worn on edges
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPoor image both head lights
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs in poor condition

  12. Pass107,619 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    107,619 miles
    Test number
    508035083312
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded

  13. Fail107,616 miles (+4,341)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,616 miles
    Test number
    331685608572
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded

  14. Pass103,275 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    103,275 miles
    Test number
    596170134365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail103,275 miles (+6,256)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,275 miles
    Test number
    346670734305
    • FailureDriver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

  16. Pass97,019 miles (+4,706)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    97,019 miles
    Test number
    417056823457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass92,313 miles (+1)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    92,313 miles
    Test number
    977775322364
    • NoteUneven wear near side rear tyre

  18. Fail92,312 miles (+6,537)1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,312 miles
    Test number
    446114622398
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNoise on power steering
    • NoteUneven wear near side rear tyre

  19. Pass85,775 miles (+10,787)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    85,775 miles
    Test number
    508375831378
    • AdvisoryDirection indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass74,988 miles (+8,635)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    74,988 miles
    Test number
    461374930380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass66,353 miles (+12,656)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    66,353 miles
    Test number
    843234339366
    • 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)

  22. Pass53,697 miles (+8,207)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    53,697 miles
    Test number
    253536788427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass45,490 miles (+10,630)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    45,490 miles
    Test number
    833906987108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass34,860 miles (+1,287)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    34,860 miles
    Test number
    743915886124
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  25. Pass33,573 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    33,573 miles
    Test number
    942320725392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LF52 VMZ

Does LF52 VMZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LF52 VMZ expired on 25 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LF52 VMZ?
The MOT on LF52 VMZ expired on 25 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LF52 VMZ done?
LF52 VMZ was recorded at 145,500 miles at its MOT on 27 Sept 2023, an average of 6,266 miles a year.
Has LF52 VMZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF52 VMZ has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Oct 2020.
Has the mileage on LF52 VMZ 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 LF52 VMZ find?
LF52 VMZ passed its latest MOT on 27 Sept 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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