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Saab 9-5

Grey · Petrol · 2004 · 1,985 cc

LK04 HVEMOT history

LK04 HVE is a grey petrol Saab 9-5 first used on 23 Apr 2004. Its MOT expired on 4 Dec 2024 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 137,139 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Nov 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 4 Dec 2024
Mileage
137,139 mi
At MOT on 27 Nov 2023
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,892 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LK04 HVE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-5
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,985 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
23 Apr 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Dec 2024
Latest MOT test
27 Nov 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LK04 HVE was last recorded at 137,139 miles on 27 Nov 2023, 8,634 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Dec 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 18 May 2017: 89,342 miles, lower than 89,399 miles on 16 May 2017.

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
128,505 miles · 5 Dec 2022
Between the last two tests
8,634 miles
Average per year
6,892 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 137,139 miles
  • 2022 – 128,505 miles
  • 2021 – 118,148 miles
  • 2020 – 108,923 miles
  • 2019 – 95,232 miles
  • 2018 – 90,635 miles
  • 2017 – 89,342 miles
  • 2016 – 86,030 miles
  • 2015 – 83,011 miles
  • 2014 – 71,745 miles
  • 2013 – 61,729 miles
  • 2012 – 52,499 miles
  • 2011 – 45,702 miles
  • 2010 – 41,352 miles
  • 2009 – 33,518 miles
  • 2008 – 26,862 miles
  • 2007 – 22,826 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,139 miles
  • AdvisoryBoth rear top hub ball joints playRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryEngine oil leaks
  • AdvisoryPlay in front sub frame bushes
  • AdvisoryRear brake discs and pads worn
  • AdvisoryRear exhaust rusty
  • AdvisoryRear washer inopRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

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.

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Exhaust system rusty

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Rear exhuast rusty and baffles loose in box

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Rear brake discs rusty

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Body damage offside front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

23 tests since 27 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass137,139 miles (+8,634)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    137,139 miles
    Test number
    831373672385
    • AdvisoryBoth rear top hub ball joints play
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leaks
    • AdvisoryPlay in front sub frame bushes
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs and pads worn
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust rusty
    • AdvisoryRear washer inop

  2. Pass128,505 miles (+10,357)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    128,505 miles
    Test number
    690251152214
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake discs rusty and worn
    • AdvisoryBoth rear top hub ball joints play
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn on outer edges and perished
    • AdvisoryEngine oil weeps
    • AdvisoryExhaust system rusty
    • AdvisoryO/s side repeater slightly condensated
    • AdvisoryPlay in all front subframe bushes
    • AdvisoryRear exhuast rusty and baffles loose in box
    • AdvisoryRear washer inop

  3. Pass118,148 miles (+9,225)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    118,148 miles
    Test number
    713632585349
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake pad worn
    • AdvisoryPlay in front subframe bushes
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs rusty
    • AdvisoryRear exhuast rusty and baffles loose in box
    • AdvisoryRear tyres worn on edges and perished
    • AdvisoryRear washer inop

  4. Pass108,923 miles (+13,691)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    108,923 miles
    Test number
    464688949675
    • AdvisoryBody damage offside front
    • AdvisoryExhaust system rusty
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs slightly rusty
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box outer skin rusty and baffles loose

  5. Pass95,232 miles (+4,597)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    95,232 miles
    Test number
    663013842184
    • AdvisoryBody damage offside front
    • AdvisoryExhaust system rusty
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs rusty
    • AdvisoryWater in nearside rear light lens

  6. Pass90,635 miles (+1,293)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    90,635 miles
    Test number
    943276665079
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre showing age cracks in thread pattern
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corrored

  7. Pass89,342 miles (-57)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    89,342 miles
    Test number
    627891263228
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded

  8. Fail89,399 miles (+3,369)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,399 miles
    Test number
    916654543049
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded

  9. Pass86,030 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    86,030 miles
    Test number
    298346183158
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  10. Fail86,027 miles (+3,016)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,027 miles
    Test number
    612147228380
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen wiper is partially smearing
    • AdvisoryNearside non obligatory mirror is insecure

  11. Pass83,011 miles (+3)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    83,011 miles
    Test number
    769509445128
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn outer edge

  12. Fail83,008 miles (+11,263)2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,008 miles
    Test number
    228468345194
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn outer edge

  13. Pass71,745 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    71,745 miles
    Test number
    217309134473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail71,745 miles (+10,016)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,745 miles
    Test number
    489499934140
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  15. Pass61,729 miles (+9,230)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    61,729 miles
    Test number
    508910643103
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  16. Pass52,499 miles (+6,797)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    52,499 miles
    Test number
    817043352148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail45,702 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,702 miles
    Test number
    318073251116
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  18. Pass45,702 miles (+4,350)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    45,702 miles
    Test number
    648583051149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail41,352 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,352 miles
    Test number
    202821840117
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  20. Pass41,352 miles (+7,834)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    41,352 miles
    Test number
    981651340106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass33,518 miles (+6,656)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    33,518 miles
    Test number
    620972549178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass26,862 miles (+4,036)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    26,862 miles
    Test number
    894805558116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass22,826 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    22,826 miles
    Test number
    122077717167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LK04 HVE

Does LK04 HVE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LK04 HVE expired on 4 Dec 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LK04 HVE?
The MOT on LK04 HVE expired on 4 Dec 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LK04 HVE done?
LK04 HVE was recorded at 137,139 miles at its MOT on 27 Nov 2023, an average of 6,892 miles a year.
Has LK04 HVE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LK04 HVE has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 16 May 2017.
Has the mileage on LK04 HVE ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 18 May 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LK04 HVE find?
LK04 HVE passed its latest MOT on 27 Nov 2023 with 6 advisories: both rear top hub ball joints play; engine oil leaks; play in front sub frame bushes, and 3 more.

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