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Saab 9-5

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 1,985 cc

L13 LRDMOT history

L13 LRD is a silver petrol Saab 9-5 first used on 18 Jul 2002. Its MOT is valid until 12 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 23 MOT tests, with 63,127 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Aug 2027
Mileage
63,127 mi
At MOT on 20 Jul 2026
MOT tests
23
21 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,707 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L13 LRD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,985 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
18 Jul 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L13 LRD was last recorded at 63,127 miles on 20 Jul 2026, 1,602 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
61,525 miles · 7 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
1,602 miles
Average per year
2,707 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 63,127 miles
  • 2025 – 61,525 miles
  • 2024 – 59,672 miles
  • 2023 – 56,987 miles
  • 2022 – 54,298 miles
  • 2021 – 51,158 miles
  • 2020 – 48,935 miles
  • 2019 – 46,575 miles
  • 2018 – 44,030 miles
  • 2017 – 41,467 miles
  • 2016 – 39,371 miles
  • 2015 – 36,431 miles
  • 2014 – 32,777 miles
  • 2013 – 28,904 miles
  • 2012 – 25,139 miles
  • 2011 – 20,785 miles
  • 2010 – 16,384 miles
  • 2009 – 12,937 miles
  • 2008 – 11,624 miles
  • 2007 – 10,818 miles
  • 2006 – 9,038 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass63,127 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule covered in underseal (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front abs ring corroded
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule covered in underseal (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust parts corrodedRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

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 Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2017

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear silencer corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass63,127 miles (+1,602)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    63,127 miles
    Test number
    788443645612
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule covered in underseal (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front abs ring corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule covered in underseal (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust parts corroded

  2. Pass61,525 miles (+1,853)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    61,525 miles
    Test number
    580517922724
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust parts corroded
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  3. Pass59,672 miles (+2,685)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    59,672 miles
    Test number
    592932275523
    • AdvisoryFront strut casings lightly corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear silencer corroded

  4. Pass56,987 miles (+2,689)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    56,987 miles
    Test number
    915915773614
    • AdvisoryFront strut casings corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear silencer corroded

  5. Pass54,298 miles (+3,140)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    54,298 miles
    Test number
    103421060641
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront strut casings corroded
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryRear tyres slightly perished
    • AdvisoryOil leak from engine

  6. Pass51,158 miles (+2,223)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    51,158 miles
    Test number
    284318511971
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust parts corroded
    • AdvisoryVarious suspension parts corroded

  7. Pass48,935 miles (+2,360)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    48,935 miles
    Test number
    552785271123
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust parts corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth front lower suspension arms becoming corroded

  8. Pass46,575 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    46,575 miles
    Test number
    682740264096
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Fail46,574 miles (+2,544)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,574 miles
    Test number
    777759956626
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass44,030 miles (+2,563)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    44,030 miles
    Test number
    387642829906
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust parts corroded

  11. Pass41,467 miles (+2,096)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    41,467 miles
    Test number
    425519317412
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded

  12. Pass39,371 miles (+2,940)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    39,371 miles
    Test number
    347577787803
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  13. Pass36,431 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    36,431 miles
    Test number
    925508305223
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteRear exhaust corroded

  14. Fail36,431 miles (+3,654)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,431 miles
    Test number
    966488805244
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteRear exhaust corroded

  15. Pass32,777 miles (+3,873)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    32,777 miles
    Test number
    947166614264
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  16. Pass28,904 miles (+3,765)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    28,904 miles
    Test number
    917199093190
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perished.

  17. Pass25,139 miles (+4,354)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    25,139 miles
    Test number
    599716622274
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteFront to rear brake pipes slighty corroded

  18. Pass20,785 miles (+4,401)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    20,785 miles
    Test number
    768680921276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass16,384 miles (+3,447)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    16,384 miles
    Test number
    793455020294
    • NoteN/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

  20. Pass12,937 miles (+1,313)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    12,937 miles
    Test number
    234533029229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass11,624 miles (+806)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    11,624 miles
    Test number
    300511328270
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRequires wiper blades

  22. Pass10,818 miles (+1,780)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    10,818 miles
    Test number
    981382027273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass9,038 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    9,038 miles
    Test number
    643677806232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L13 LRD

Does L13 LRD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L13 LRD is valid until 12 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L13 LRD?
The MOT on L13 LRD is valid until 12 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L13 LRD done?
L13 LRD was recorded at 63,127 miles at its MOT on 20 Jul 2026, an average of 2,707 miles a year.
Has L13 LRD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L13 LRD has failed 2 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jul 2019.
Has the mileage on L13 LRD 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 L13 LRD find?
L13 LRD passed its latest MOT on 20 Jul 2026 with 8 advisories: nearside front macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed; nearside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule covered in underseal, and 5 more.

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