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Saab 9-5

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,290 cc

V642 LWUMOT history

V642 LWU is a blue petrol Saab 9-5 first used on 30 Sept 1999. Its MOT is valid until 30 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 79,761 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Sept 2027
Mileage
79,761 mi
At MOT on 7 Sept 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,064 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V642 LWU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,290 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
30 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V642 LWU was last recorded at 79,761 miles on 7 Sept 2026, 1,819 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
77,942 miles · 11 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1,819 miles
Average per year
2,064 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 79,761 miles
  • 2025 – 77,942 miles
  • 2024 – 76,252 miles
  • 2023 – 74,407 miles
  • 2022 – 72,804 miles
  • 2021 – 71,420 miles
  • 2020 – 70,838 miles
  • 2019 – 70,046 miles
  • 2018 – 68,148 miles
  • 2017 – 66,433 miles
  • 2016 – 64,760 miles
  • 2015 – 62,763 miles
  • 2014 – 61,298 miles
  • 2013 – 59,861 miles
  • 2012 – 57,339 miles
  • 2011 – 53,317 miles
  • 2010 – 49,725 miles
  • 2009 – 46,155 miles
  • 2008 – 43,019 miles
  • 2007 – 40,025 miles
  • 2006 – 38,548 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,761 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material leading to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/45zr17

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

26 tests since 18 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,761 miles (+1,819)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    79,761 miles
    Test number
    140028574201
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material leading to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass77,942 miles (+1,690)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    77,942 miles
    Test number
    450365349155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass76,252 miles (+1,845)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    76,252 miles
    Test number
    944608984567
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edges both fronts (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45/zr17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass74,407 miles (+1,603)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    74,407 miles
    Test number
    264874352481
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass72,804 miles (+1,384)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    72,804 miles
    Test number
    678916174973
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres split cracked and perished 235-45-17
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak bottom right side radiator area
    • AdvisorySlight leak on exhaust system

  6. Pass71,420 miles (+582)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    71,420 miles
    Test number
    180810240479
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/45zr17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass70,838 miles (+792)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    70,838 miles
    Test number
    556634331747
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass70,046 miles (+1,898)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    70,046 miles
    Test number
    513307659135
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/45zr17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  9. Pass68,148 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    68,148 miles
    Test number
    269195757597
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail68,148 miles (+1,715)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,148 miles
    Test number
    385849863024
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass66,433 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    66,433 miles
    Test number
    250150764459
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre cracked and perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre cracked and perished
    • AdvisoryOil leak Engine
    • AdvisorySill covers
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (3.5.1i)

  12. Fail66,433 miles (+1,673)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,433 miles
    Test number
    757945655133
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre cracked and perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre cracked and perished
    • AdvisoryOil leak Engine
    • AdvisorySill covers
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass64,760 miles (+1,997)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    64,760 miles
    Test number
    636602817438
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads and discs wearing low

  14. Pass62,763 miles (+1,465)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    62,763 miles
    Test number
    227327227329
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres are slightly worn around the inner edge of the tread
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box is very corroded

  15. Pass61,298 miles (+1,437)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    61,298 miles
    Test number
    976945954251
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteRear exhaust silencer in poor condition

  16. Pass59,861 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    59,861 miles
    Test number
    366546553289
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteRear exhaust box is corroded

  17. Fail59,861 miles (+2,522)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,861 miles
    Test number
    285906153269
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteRear exhaust box is corroded

  18. Pass57,339 miles (+4,022)4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    57,339 miles
    Test number
    359105862210
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • 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)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteNearside front tyre outer sidewall has a slight cut
    • NoteOffside front inner tyre sidewall has multiple cuts
    • NoteRear exhaust section rusty

  19. Pass53,317 miles (+3,592)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    53,317 miles
    Test number
    668305751274
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth front brake discs are worn
    • NoteHand brake has long travel

  20. Pass49,725 miles (+3,570)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    49,725 miles
    Test number
    961976760261
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  21. Pass46,155 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    46,155 miles
    Test number
    311591469401
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  22. Fail46,155 miles (+3,136)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,155 miles
    Test number
    254361869239
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  23. Pass43,019 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    43,019 miles
    Test number
    363681078448
    • NoteRear brake hose ferrules rusty

  24. Fail43,019 miles (+2,994)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,019 miles
    Test number
    280830178232
    • 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 and n/s/r tyre getting low
    • NoteRear brake hose ferrules rusty

  25. Pass40,025 miles (+1,477)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    40,025 miles
    Test number
    670717157221
    • NoteN/s wiper starting to split
    • NoteRear box rusty

  26. Pass38,548 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    38,548 miles
    Test number
    390181766472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V642 LWU

Does V642 LWU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V642 LWU is valid until 30 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on V642 LWU?
The MOT on V642 LWU is valid until 30 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V642 LWU done?
V642 LWU was recorded at 79,761 miles at its MOT on 7 Sept 2026, an average of 2,064 miles a year.
Has V642 LWU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V642 LWU has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Sept 2018.
Has the mileage on V642 LWU 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 V642 LWU find?
V642 LWU passed its latest MOT on 7 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: central brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material leading to rear pipes; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear inner integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded.

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