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Saab 9-5

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 2,290 cc

LS53 RVMMOT history

LS53 RVM is a silver petrol Saab 9-5 first used on 1 Nov 2003. Its MOT expired on 18 May 2026 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 101,121 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 May 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 18 May 2026
Mileage
101,121 mi
At MOT on 14 May 2025
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,694 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS53 RVM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,290 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
1 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 May 2026
Latest MOT test
14 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS53 RVM was last recorded at 101,121 miles on 14 May 2025, 604 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,517 miles · 18 May 2024
Between the last two tests
604 miles
Average per year
3,694 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 101,121 miles
  • 2024 – 100,517 miles
  • 2023 – 99,600 miles
  • 2022 – 99,461 miles
  • 2021 – 99,242 miles
  • 2020 – 98,983 miles
  • 2019 – 97,478 miles
  • 2018 – 94,911 miles
  • 2017 – 92,835 miles
  • 2016 – 90,463 miles
  • 2015 – 87,154 miles
  • 2014 – 85,426 miles
  • 2013 – 83,638 miles
  • 2012 – 75,837 miles
  • 2011 – 69,718 miles
  • 2010 – 60,943 miles
  • 2009 – 54,341 miles
  • 2008 – 47,444 miles
  • 2007 – 41,079 miles
  • 2006 – 32,660 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,121 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2009

Full MOT history

27 tests since 1 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,121 miles (+604)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2026
    Odometer
    101,121 miles
    Test number
    345734457282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass100,517 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2025
    Odometer
    100,517 miles
    Test number
    833088462293
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Fail100,517 miles (+917)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,517 miles
    Test number
    899599093133
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass99,600 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2024
    Odometer
    99,600 miles
    Test number
    757491196548
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Fail99,597 miles (+136)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,597 miles
    Test number
    691920803206
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass99,461 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2023
    Odometer
    99,461 miles
    Test number
    454550136139
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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))
  7. Fail99,461 miles (+219)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,461 miles
    Test number
    625188442972
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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))
  8. Pass99,242 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2022
    Odometer
    99,242 miles
    Test number
    402922090251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail99,242 miles (+259)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,242 miles
    Test number
    795897671135
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  10. Pass98,983 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2021
    Odometer
    98,983 miles
    Test number
    559538044140
    • AdvisoryEnigne Oil Leak
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Sub Frame Rear Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Fail98,983 miles (+1,505)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,983 miles
    Test number
    917086646421
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryEnigne Oil Leak
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Sub Frame Rear Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass97,478 miles (+2,567)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    97,478 miles
    Test number
    458369093647

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass94,911 miles (+2,076)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2019
    Odometer
    94,911 miles
    Test number
    322952485466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass92,835 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    92,835 miles
    Test number
    981213082697

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail92,834 miles (+2,371)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,834 miles
    Test number
    887684408667
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass90,463 miles (+3,309)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    90,463 miles
    Test number
    656054442930

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass87,154 miles (+1,728)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    87,154 miles
    Test number
    939911495008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass85,426 miles (+1,788)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    85,426 miles
    Test number
    409409104144
    • NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted
  19. Pass83,638 miles (+7,801)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    83,638 miles
    Test number
    828386613342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass75,837 miles (+6,119)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    75,837 miles
    Test number
    496684102424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass69,718 miles (+8,775)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    69,718 miles
    Test number
    375417991404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass60,943 miles (+6,602)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    60,943 miles
    Test number
    401531490287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass54,341 miles (+6,897)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    54,341 miles
    Test number
    104609699262
    • 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)
  24. Pass47,444 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    47,444 miles
    Test number
    270754788266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail47,444 miles (+6,365)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,444 miles
    Test number
    651543988223
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  26. Pass41,079 miles (+8,419)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    41,079 miles
    Test number
    193432507312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass32,660 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    32,660 miles
    Test number
    474355706410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS53 RVM

Does LS53 RVM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS53 RVM expired on 18 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS53 RVM?
The MOT on LS53 RVM expired on 18 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS53 RVM done?
LS53 RVM was recorded at 101,121 miles at its MOT on 14 May 2025, an average of 3,694 miles a year.
Has LS53 RVM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS53 RVM has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 18 May 2024.
Has the mileage on LS53 RVM 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 LS53 RVM find?
LS53 RVM passed its latest MOT on 14 May 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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