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Saab 9-5

Grey · Petrol · 2004 · 2,290 cc

LM04 YLAMOT history

LM04 YLA is a grey petrol Saab 9-5 first used on 29 Jun 2004. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 165,559 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Jul 2027
Mileage
165,559 mi
At MOT on 8 Jul 2026
MOT tests
31
20 passed · 11 failed
Per year
7,469 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM04 YLA
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
29 Jun 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM04 YLA was last recorded at 165,559 miles on 8 Jul 2026, 6,839 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jul 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 20 Jun 2022: 130,053 miles, lower than 131,898 miles on 8 Jul 2021.

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
158,720 miles · 8 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
6,839 miles
Average per year
7,469 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 165,559 miles
  • 2025 – 158,720 miles
  • 2024 – 151,420 miles
  • 2023 – 144,895 miles
  • 2022 – 138,468 miles
  • 2021 – 131,898 miles
  • 2020 – 125,212 miles
  • 2019 – 117,986 miles
  • 2018 – 111,757 miles
  • 2017 – 105,320 miles
  • 2016 – 99,247 miles
  • 2015 – 91,367 miles
  • 2014 – 83,184 miles
  • 2013 – 72,319 miles
  • 2012 – 63,786 miles
  • 2011 – 55,235 miles
  • 2010 – 47,644 miles
  • 2009 – 40,337 miles
  • 2008 – 31,515 miles
  • 2007 – 23,433 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass165,559 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Rear exhaust box corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Headlamp auto levelling system warning lamp on

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

31 tests since 28 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass165,559 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    165,559 miles
    Test number
    137179360469
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail165,559 miles (+6,839)2 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,559 miles
    Test number
    505329039891
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass158,720 miles (+212)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    158,720 miles
    Test number
    437820754558
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  4. Fail158,508 miles (+7,088)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,508 miles
    Test number
    974099689799
    • MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  5. Pass151,420 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    151,420 miles
    Test number
    336411965273
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear silencer corroded

  6. Fail151,419 miles (+6,524)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,419 miles
    Test number
    631271888699
    • MajorNearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn Front subframe rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn Front subframe rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear silencer corroded

  7. Pass144,895 miles (+6,427)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    144,895 miles
    Test number
    129089403039
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer corroded

  8. Pass138,468 miles (+8,415)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    138,468 miles
    Test number
    125571398856
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust section corroded

  9. Fail130,053 miles (-1,845)2 dangerous3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,053 miles
    Test number
    944272911829
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Side repeater not working Lens missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust section corroded

  10. Pass131,898 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    131,898 miles
    Test number
    190506405730
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail131,898 miles (+6,686)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,898 miles
    Test number
    325548916090
    • MajorBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  12. Pass125,212 miles (+7,226)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    125,212 miles
    Test number
    732900168835
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  13. Pass117,986 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    117,986 miles
    Test number
    600492528170
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Fail117,985 miles (+6,228)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,985 miles
    Test number
    928522267016
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has nail in tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has nail in tread
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  15. Pass111,757 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    111,757 miles
    Test number
    521335003680
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp auto levelling system warning lamp on

  16. Fail111,757 miles (+6,437)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,757 miles
    Test number
    392317377677
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp auto levelling system warning lamp on
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded

  17. Pass105,320 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    105,320 miles
    Test number
    342484461549
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp auto levelling system warning lamp on
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded

  18. Fail105,320 miles (+6,073)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,320 miles
    Test number
    946853520709
    • FailureOffside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp auto levelling system warning lamp on
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded

  19. Pass99,247 miles (+27)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    99,247 miles
    Test number
    313122890300
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp auto leveling system warning lamp on
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded

  20. Fail99,220 miles (+7,853)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,220 miles
    Test number
    781045851382
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp auto leveling system warning lamp on
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded

  21. Pass91,367 miles (+8,183)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2016
    Odometer
    91,367 miles
    Test number
    205704335463
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • NoteHeadlamp auto leveling system warning lamp on
    • NoteNearside front tyre has several deep cuts on outer sidewall not showing cords
    • NoteNearside rear tyre badly worn inner edge and has age cracks
    • NoteOffside front tyre has chunk out of outer sidewall not showing cords

  22. Pass83,184 miles (+10,865)9 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2015
    Odometer
    83,184 miles
    Test number
    715170054169
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside front tyre has several deep cuts in outer sidewall (not showing cortds)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre has cuts in outer sidewall and is wearing unevenly on inner edge (not showing cords)

  23. Pass72,319 miles (+8,533)7 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    72,319 miles
    Test number
    779899463181
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge
    • NoteNeartside front tyre has several cuts on outer sidewall (not showing cords)
    • NoteOffside front tyre has several cuts on outer sidewall (not showing cords)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

  24. Pass63,786 miles (+8,551)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    63,786 miles
    Test number
    819230382163
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNearside front tyre has several cuts and chunks out of outer sidewall (not showing cords)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre has several cuts in outer sidewall (not showing cords)
    • NoteOffside front tyre has deep cut in outer sidewall (not showing cords)

  25. Pass55,235 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    55,235 miles
    Test number
    456758761122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail55,235 miles (+7,591)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,235 miles
    Test number
    739088161102
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  27. Pass47,644 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    47,644 miles
    Test number
    763301680163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail47,641 miles (+7,304)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,641 miles
    Test number
    844771180130
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • NoteO/s/.f tyre worn 2m

  29. Pass40,337 miles (+8,822)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    40,337 miles
    Test number
    961551689105
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  30. Pass31,515 miles (+8,082)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    31,515 miles
    Test number
    553903988101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass23,433 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    23,433 miles
    Test number
    234089777421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM04 YLA

Does LM04 YLA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM04 YLA is valid until 9 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM04 YLA?
The MOT on LM04 YLA is valid until 9 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM04 YLA done?
LM04 YLA was recorded at 165,559 miles at its MOT on 8 Jul 2026, an average of 7,469 miles a year.
Has LM04 YLA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM04 YLA has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LM04 YLA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 20 Jun 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LM04 YLA find?
LM04 YLA passed its latest MOT on 8 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect: nearside obligatory mirror slightly damaged.

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