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Saab 9-5

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 2,290 cc

LT52 VMEMOT history

LT52 VME is a blue petrol Saab 9-5 first used on 27 Sept 2002. Its MOT is valid until 2 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 85,786 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 May 2027
Mileage
85,786 mi
At MOT on 21 Apr 2026
MOT tests
30
19 passed · 11 failed
Per year
2,458 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LT52 VME
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,290 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
27 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 May 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LT52 VME was last recorded at 85,786 miles on 21 Apr 2026, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,781 miles · 1 May 2025
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
2,458 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 85,786 miles
  • 2025 – 85,781 miles
  • 2024 – 85,765 miles
  • 2023 – 84,750 miles
  • 2022 – 84,650 miles
  • 2017 – 76,476 miles
  • 2014 – 67,221 miles
  • 2013 – 62,606 miles
  • 2010 – 51,730 miles
  • 2009 – 49,130 miles
  • 2008 – 46,905 miles
  • 2007 – 41,883 miles
  • 2006 – 37,269 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,786 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (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.

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Windscreen washer not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front outer sill is damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

30 tests since 26 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,786 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2027
    Odometer
    85,786 miles
    Test number
    285954578032
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail85,786 miles (+5)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,786 miles
    Test number
    781903615923
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass85,781 miles (+16)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2026
    Odometer
    85,781 miles
    Test number
    541392006765
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass85,765 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2025
    Odometer
    85,765 miles
    Test number
    618170243635

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail85,731 miles (+981)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,731 miles
    Test number
    258936239098
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside 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))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  6. Pass84,750 miles (+100)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    84,750 miles
    Test number
    399110226382
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass84,650 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    84,650 miles
    Test number
    329272536939
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail84,640 miles2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,640 miles
    Test number
    915519722685
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. PassMileage not read1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    546167951273
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. FailMileage not read2 dangerous4 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    834274902450
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. PassMileage not read2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    834163805662
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front outer sill is damaged

  12. FailMileage not read1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    419989141097
    • DangerousCentral Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system offside brake pipes (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Brake pipe excessively corroded offside.Two pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front outer sill is damaged

  13. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    209824214651

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. FailMileage not read1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    130589638531
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Beam image poor.

  15. Pass76,476 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    76,476 miles
    Test number
    513053502217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    498197432191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. FailMileage not read2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    724031022739
    • FailureDirection indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

  18. Pass67,221 miles (+4,615)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    67,221 miles
    Test number
    846137634332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass62,606 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    62,606 miles
    Test number
    419909023470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail62,606 miles3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,606 miles
    Test number
    705589323358
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • 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)

  21. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    596775032347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. FailMileage not read2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    699864332325
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

  23. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    358685331394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. FailMileage not read1 dangerous1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    325605431308
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre wall starting to crack and perish

  25. Pass51,730 miles (+2,600)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    51,730 miles
    Test number
    394634030352
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  26. Pass49,130 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    49,130 miles
    Test number
    323986769436
    • AdvisoryFront Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOffside front and offside rear tyres starting to crack around outer wall so need replacing

  27. Fail49,130 miles (+2,225)1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,130 miles
    Test number
    443176669200
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOffside front and offside rear tyres starting to crack around outer wall so need replacing

  28. Pass46,905 miles (+5,022)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    46,905 miles
    Test number
    780400868210
    • NoteOffside rear tyre perishing

  29. Pass41,883 miles (+4,614)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    41,883 miles
    Test number
    813258067253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass37,269 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    37,269 miles
    Test number
    664647606265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LT52 VME

Does LT52 VME currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LT52 VME is valid until 2 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LT52 VME?
The MOT on LT52 VME is valid until 2 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LT52 VME done?
LT52 VME was recorded at 85,786 miles at its MOT on 21 Apr 2026, an average of 2,458 miles a year.
Has LT52 VME ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LT52 VME has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LT52 VME 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 LT52 VME find?
LT52 VME passed its latest MOT on 21 Apr 2026 with 4 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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