Saab 9-5
White · Petrol · 1998 · 2,290 cc
L5 FTUMOT history
L5 FTU is a white petrol Saab 9-5 first used on 6 Mar 1998. Its MOT is valid until 24 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 161,530 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 24 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 161,530 mi
- At MOT on 21 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 28
- 20 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 3,942 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L5 FTU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Saab
- Model
- 9-5
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,290 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 6 Mar 1998
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 24 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L5 FTU was last recorded at 161,530 miles on 21 Jan 2026, 3,747 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 157,783 miles · 21 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,747 miles
- Average per year
- 3,942 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 161,530 miles
- 2025 – 157,783 miles
- 2024 – 154,370 miles
- 2023 – 150,745 miles
- 2022 – 146,735 miles
- 2021 – 145,093 miles
- 2020 – 144,370 miles
- 2019 – 142,455 miles
- 2018 – 139,312 miles
- 2017 – 137,322 miles
- 2016 – 134,433 miles
- 2015 – 131,383 miles
- 2014 – 129,202 miles
- 2013 – 126,936 miles
- 2012 – 124,955 miles
- 2011 – 122,909 miles
- 2010 – 117,581 miles
- 2009 – 108,492 miles
- 2008 – 98,636 miles
- 2006 – 85,953 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass161,530 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti roll bar [d] bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Both side skirts insecure
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits
Major2 MOTs, 2020–2023
Offside sill side skirt insecure
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Coolant leak at heater pipes
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
28 tests since 20 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass161,530 miles (+3,747)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 161,530 miles
- Test number
- 861074192851
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass157,783 miles (+3,413)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 157,783 miles
- Test number
- 326790920170
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass154,370 miles (+3,625)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 154,370 miles
- Test number
- 881799485078
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass150,745 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 150,745 miles
- Test number
- 873571982288
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti roll bar [d] bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth side skirts insecure
Fail150,745 miles (+4,010)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 150,745 miles
- Test number
- 951182026309
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti roll bar [d] bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth side skirts insecure
Pass146,735 miles (+1,642)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 146,735 miles
- Test number
- 699100979976
- MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Pass145,093 miles (+14)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 145,093 miles
- Test number
- 908843908654
- AdvisoryOffside sill side skirt insecure
Fail145,079 miles (+709)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 145,079 miles
- Test number
- 607428023172
- DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail inner bracket and bush missing (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside sill side skirt insecure
Pass144,370 miles (+18)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 144,370 miles
- Test number
- 550764056336
- AdvisoryCoolant leak at heater pipes
- AdvisoryOffside side skirt insecure
Fail144,352 miles (+1,897)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 144,352 miles
- Test number
- 486215024897
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault airbag light on (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak at heater pipes
- AdvisoryExhaust blow at flexpipe
- AdvisoryOffside side skirt insecure
Pass142,455 miles (+60)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 142,455 miles
- Test number
- 524322606585
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail142,395 miles (+3,083)2 dangerous5 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 142,395 miles
- Test number
- 155104460477
- DangerousNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Pass139,312 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 139,312 miles
- Test number
- 869846567700
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront wishbones corrodid
- AdvisoryRear suspension arms corrodid
Fail139,312 miles (+1,990)3 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 139,312 miles
- Test number
- 871329860099
- FailureNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront wishbones corrodid
- AdvisoryRear suspension arms corrodid
Pass137,322 miles (+41)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 137,322 miles
- Test number
- 260486616704
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)
Fail137,281 miles (+2,848)3 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 137,281 miles
- Test number
- 118744818376
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear handbrake lever,return spring missing
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
Pass134,433 miles (+3,050)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 134,433 miles
- Test number
- 840755575895
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear handbrake lever,return spring missing
Pass131,383 miles (+2,181)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 131,383 miles
- Test number
- 159458405063
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- NoteOffside rear handbrake,return spring missing.
Pass129,202 miles (+2,266)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 129,202 miles
- Test number
- 559207004033
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- NoteOffside rear handbrake lever,return spring missing
Pass126,936 miles (+9)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 126,936 miles
- Test number
- 178765713472
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- NoteOffside rear handbrake mechanism,return spring missing.
Fail126,927 miles (+1,972)5 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,927 miles
- Test number
- 888278803042
- FailureNearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- NoteOffside rear handbrake mechanism,return spring missing.
Pass124,955 miles (+2,046)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 124,955 miles
- Test number
- 739933912071
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass122,909 miles (+5,328)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 122,909 miles
- Test number
- 598653611064
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass117,581 miles (+9,089)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 117,581 miles
- Test number
- 103686510000
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
Pass108,492 miles (+89)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 108,492 miles
- Test number
- 880984219036
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail108,403 miles (+9,767)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,403 miles
- Test number
- 154219209432
- FailureNearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass98,636 miles (+12,683)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 98,636 miles
- Test number
- 661149508086
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass85,953 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 85,953 miles
- Test number
- 444944526453
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L5 FTU
- Does L5 FTU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 FTU is valid until 24 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L5 FTU?
- The MOT on L5 FTU is valid until 24 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L5 FTU done?
- L5 FTU was recorded at 161,530 miles at its MOT on 21 Jan 2026, an average of 3,942 miles a year.
- Has L5 FTU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L5 FTU has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jan 2023.
- Has the mileage on L5 FTU 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 L5 FTU find?
- L5 FTU passed its latest MOT on 21 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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