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Saab 9-5

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,990 cc

LR55 EOSMOT history

LR55 EOS is a black petrol Saab 9-5 first used on 28 Sept 2005. Its MOT expired on 16 Apr 2024 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 110,554 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Apr 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 16 Apr 2024
Mileage
110,554 mi
At MOT on 17 Apr 2023
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,110 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR55 EOS
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,990 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
28 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Apr 2024
Latest MOT test
17 Apr 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR55 EOS was last recorded at 110,554 miles on 17 Apr 2023, 13 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Apr 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,541 miles · 1 Apr 2023
Between the last two tests
13 miles
Average per year
6,110 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 110,554 miles
  • 2020 – 99,869 miles
  • 2019 – 86,168 miles
  • 2018 – 75,820 miles
  • 2015 – 68,139 miles
  • 2014 – 58,793 miles
  • 2013 – 53,094 miles
  • 2012 – 47,688 miles
  • 2011 – 41,741 miles
  • 2010 – 34,949 miles
  • 2009 – 28,957 miles
  • 2008 – 21,163 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,554 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective Missing (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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 Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Oil leaks

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

18 tests since 29 Aug 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass110,554 miles (+13)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    110,554 miles
    Test number
    992244214256
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective Missing (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail110,541 miles (+10,672)6 major1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,541 miles
    Test number
    556595092637
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Fuel tank insecure Fuel tank mounting strap broken (6.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective Missing (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass99,869 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    99,869 miles
    Test number
    247456621539
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail99,869 miles (+13,701)4 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,869 miles
    Test number
    395492207319
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass86,168 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    86,168 miles
    Test number
    349940642861
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  6. Fail86,166 miles (+10,346)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,166 miles
    Test number
    501231073477
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  7. Pass75,820 miles (+7,681)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    75,820 miles
    Test number
    495228575061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass68,139 miles (+62)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    68,139 miles
    Test number
    359678111975
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leaks

  9. Fail68,077 miles (+9,284)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,077 miles
    Test number
    803826288117
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leaks

  10. Pass58,793 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    58,793 miles
    Test number
    746572864210
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  11. Fail58,793 miles (+5,699)4 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,793 miles
    Test number
    636632354246
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureSuspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNsr rose joint bush has play

  12. Pass53,094 miles (+5,406)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    53,094 miles
    Test number
    229778043206
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass47,688 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    47,688 miles
    Test number
    237532362272
    • NoteBoth rear handbrake cable return springs missing

  14. Fail47,688 miles (+5,947)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,688 miles
    Test number
    366702162281
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteBoth rear handbrake cable return springs missing

  15. Pass41,741 miles (+6,792)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    41,741 miles
    Test number
    169589141277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass34,949 miles (+5,992)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    34,949 miles
    Test number
    571462740255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass28,957 miles (+7,794)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    28,957 miles
    Test number
    310569759258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass21,163 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    21,163 miles
    Test number
    913292048251
    • NoteTravel on handbrake lever (borderline)

Questions about LR55 EOS

Does LR55 EOS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR55 EOS expired on 16 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR55 EOS?
The MOT on LR55 EOS expired on 16 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR55 EOS done?
LR55 EOS was recorded at 110,554 miles at its MOT on 17 Apr 2023, an average of 6,110 miles a year.
Has LR55 EOS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR55 EOS has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on LR55 EOS 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 LR55 EOS find?
LR55 EOS passed its latest MOT on 17 Apr 2023 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs corroded; front exhaust mounting defective missing, and 4 more.

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