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Saab 9-5

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 2,290 cc

LT52 VMLMOT history

LT52 VML is a blue petrol Saab 9-5 first used on 28 Sept 2002. Its MOT expired on 19 Jul 2024 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 131,922 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jul 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 19 Jul 2024
Mileage
131,922 mi
At MOT on 3 Jul 2023
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,362 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LT52 VML
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
28 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Jul 2024
Latest MOT test
3 Jul 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LT52 VML was last recorded at 131,922 miles on 3 Jul 2023, 8,558 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jul 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
123,364 miles · 13 Jul 2022
Between the last two tests
8,558 miles
Average per year
5,362 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 131,922 miles
  • 2022 – 123,364 miles
  • 2021 – 116,481 miles
  • 2020 – 112,474 miles
  • 2019 – 108,002 miles
  • 2018 – 101,711 miles
  • 2017 – 96,724 miles
  • 2016 – 91,347 miles
  • 2015 – 85,364 miles
  • 2014 – 84,090 miles
  • 2013 – 81,625 miles
  • 2012 – 78,129 miles
  • 2011 – 75,799 miles
  • 2010 – 71,424 miles
  • 2009 – 67,880 miles
  • 2008 – 58,384 miles
  • 2007 – 52,843 miles
  • 2006 – 42,111 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,922 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Both front tyres wearing on edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Both rear tyres starting to go out of shape

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear silencer outer skin separating

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

26 tests since 2 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,922 miles (+8,558)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    131,922 miles
    Test number
    988707160217
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass123,364 miles (+6,883)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    123,364 miles
    Test number
    435770544188
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass116,481 miles2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    116,481 miles
    Test number
    257412607785
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded and rear box baffles rattling
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail116,481 miles (+4,007)3 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,481 miles
    Test number
    741591465479
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded and rear box baffles rattling
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass112,474 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    112,474 miles
    Test number
    741723616982
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail112,474 miles (+4,472)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,474 miles
    Test number
    472581902330
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass108,002 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    108,002 miles
    Test number
    417148732960
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on edges
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres starting to go out of shape
    • AdvisoryRear silencer outer skin separating

  8. Fail108,002 miles (+6,291)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,002 miles
    Test number
    763979267035
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim not tested no pattern (4.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on edges
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres starting to go out of shape
    • AdvisoryRear silencer outer skin separating

  9. Pass101,711 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    101,711 miles
    Test number
    714459704513

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail101,706 miles (+4,982)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,706 miles
    Test number
    208257781938
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass96,724 miles13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    96,724 miles
    Test number
    218026065017
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corrosion
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOil leaks noted
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  12. Fail96,724 miles (+5,377)1 repaired13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,724 miles
    Test number
    385226793669
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corrosion
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOil leaks noted
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Pass91,347 miles (+5,983)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    91,347 miles
    Test number
    861606292903
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer in poor condition
    • AdvisoryRear number plate in poor condition
    • AdvisoryOuter sill covers fitted

  14. Pass85,364 miles (+1,274)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    85,364 miles
    Test number
    387394655174
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Fail84,090 miles1 repaired1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,090 miles
    Test number
    485264164196
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteExhaust rear silencer deteriating
    • NoteHeadlamp glasses slightly deteriated

  16. Pass84,090 miles (+2,465)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    84,090 miles
    Test number
    546324864183
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteExhaust rear silencer deteriating
    • NoteHeadlamp glasses slightly deteriated

  17. Pass81,625 miles (+3,496)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    81,625 miles
    Test number
    295435163459
    • NoteOIL LEAK ON ENGINE

  18. Fail78,129 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,129 miles
    Test number
    586804482177
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  19. Pass78,129 miles (+2,330)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    78,129 miles
    Test number
    746854282196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass75,799 miles (+4,375)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    75,799 miles
    Test number
    265935871439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass71,424 miles (+3,544)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    71,424 miles
    Test number
    982631760150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass67,880 miles (+39)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    67,880 miles
    Test number
    781051789183
    • NoteRear number plate slightly poor condition

  23. Fail67,841 miles (+9,457)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,841 miles
    Test number
    402160689181
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteRear number plate slightly poor condition

  24. Pass58,384 miles (+5,541)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2009
    Odometer
    58,384 miles
    Test number
    930258228146
    • NoteDrivers seat belt webbing is fluffing at edges - not considered excessively weakened at present.
    • NoteFront wipers are not clearing screen particularly well, blades possibly require replacement or screen cleaned.
    • NoteRear number plate is in poor condition and should be replaced.
    • NoteThis test is too soon to receive credit on expiry date - (existing mot has more than one month to run)

  25. Pass52,843 miles (+10,732)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    52,843 miles
    Test number
    964480577291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass42,111 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    42,111 miles
    Test number
    342605276294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LT52 VML

Does LT52 VML currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LT52 VML expired on 19 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LT52 VML?
The MOT on LT52 VML expired on 19 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LT52 VML done?
LT52 VML was recorded at 131,922 miles at its MOT on 3 Jul 2023, an average of 5,362 miles a year.
Has LT52 VML ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LT52 VML has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jul 2021.
Has the mileage on LT52 VML 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 VML find?
LT52 VML passed its latest MOT on 3 Jul 2023 with 6 advisories: exhaust system corroded; nearside rear coil spring corroded; nearside rear shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded, and 3 more.

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