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Saab 9-5

Blue · Diesel · 2002 · 2,171 cc

L12 PRLMOT history

L12 PRL is a blue diesel Saab 9-5 first used on 11 Sept 2002. Its MOT is valid until 21 Dec 2026 and it has passed 22 of 32 MOT tests, with 187,417 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Dec 2026
Mileage
187,417 mi
At MOT on 22 Dec 2025
MOT tests
32
22 passed · 10 failed
Per year
7,403 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L12 PRL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
11 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L12 PRL was last recorded at 187,417 miles on 22 Dec 2025, 2,106 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
185,311 miles · 2 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
2,106 miles
Average per year
7,403 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 187,417 miles
  • 2024 – 185,311 miles
  • 2023 – 179,473 miles
  • 2022 – 172,559 miles
  • 2021 – 168,743 miles
  • 2020 – 163,062 miles
  • 2019 – 153,154 miles
  • 2018 – 139,906 miles
  • 2017 – 125,395 miles
  • 2016 – 110,963 miles
  • 2015 – 102,547 miles
  • 2014 – 94,039 miles
  • 2013 – 86,576 miles
  • 2012 – 78,133 miles
  • 2011 – 71,610 miles
  • 2010 – 64,749 miles
  • 2009 – 64,140 miles
  • 2008 – 59,011 miles
  • 2007 – 55,891 miles
  • 2006 – 49,183 miles
  • 2005 – 37,112 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass187,417 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • All direction indicators slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

32 tests since 2 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass187,417 miles3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    187,417 miles
    Test number
    313999455590
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail187,417 miles (+2,106)1 repaired3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,417 miles
    Test number
    741731804115
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass185,311 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    185,311 miles
    Test number
    650093608920
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail185,311 miles (+5,838)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,311 miles
    Test number
    394779437627
    • MajorFront Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both sides (4.1.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass179,473 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    179,473 miles
    Test number
    106713542205
    • AdvisoryAll direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail179,473 miles (+11)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,473 miles
    Test number
    269272069229
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect due to clouding on headlight lens (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryAll direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail179,462 miles (+6,903)1 dangerous1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,462 miles
    Test number
    741032587223
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass172,559 miles (+2)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    172,559 miles
    Test number
    527393359956
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust skin peeling
    • AdvisorySill areas not fully checked due to covers fitted

  9. Fail172,557 miles (+3,814)2 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,557 miles
    Test number
    436544508412
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust skin peeling
    • AdvisorySill areas not fully checked due to covers fitted

  10. Pass168,743 miles (+5,681)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    168,743 miles
    Test number
    121676967937
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass163,062 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    163,062 miles
    Test number
    333109482227
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Fail163,062 miles (+9,908)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,062 miles
    Test number
    726119001953
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass153,154 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    153,154 miles
    Test number
    136556184544

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail153,153 miles (+13,247)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,153 miles
    Test number
    975728454388
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  15. Pass139,906 miles (+14,511)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    139,906 miles
    Test number
    365357411605
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  16. Pass125,395 miles (+14,432)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    125,395 miles
    Test number
    809766479806

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass110,963 miles (+8,416)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    110,963 miles
    Test number
    312185691718
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing thin on inside (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass102,547 miles (+8,508)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    102,547 miles
    Test number
    888063789461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass94,039 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    94,039 miles
    Test number
    398026094478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail94,039 miles (+7,463)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,039 miles
    Test number
    528486494213
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

  21. Pass86,576 miles (+8,443)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    86,576 miles
    Test number
    548582813383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass78,133 miles (+6,523)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    78,133 miles
    Test number
    417698612439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass71,610 miles (+6,861)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    71,610 miles
    Test number
    489630201366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass64,749 miles (+609)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    64,749 miles
    Test number
    443315540216
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  25. Pass64,140 miles (+5,129)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    64,140 miles
    Test number
    740304249276
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  26. Pass59,011 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    59,011 miles
    Test number
    520062858217
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  27. Fail59,011 miles (+3,120)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,011 miles
    Test number
    562142658234
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  28. Pass55,891 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    55,891 miles
    Test number
    583301887292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail55,891 miles (+6,708)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,891 miles
    Test number
    860131187261
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  30. Pass49,183 miles (+543)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    49,183 miles
    Test number
    600069966255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass48,640 miles (+11,528)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    48,640 miles
    Test number
    712687946202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass37,112 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    37,112 miles
    Test number
    180305745207
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about L12 PRL

Does L12 PRL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L12 PRL is valid until 21 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L12 PRL?
The MOT on L12 PRL is valid until 21 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L12 PRL done?
L12 PRL was recorded at 187,417 miles at its MOT on 22 Dec 2025, an average of 7,403 miles a year.
Has L12 PRL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L12 PRL has failed 10 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on L12 PRL 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 L12 PRL find?
L12 PRL passed its latest MOT on 22 Dec 2025 with 3 minor defects and 4 advisories: front headlamp lens slightly defective both sides; nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated, and 4 more.

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