Saab 9-5
Grey · Petrol · 2007 · 2,290 cc
L5 PADMOT history
L5 PAD is a grey petrol Saab 9-5 first used on 31 May 2007. Its MOT is valid until 24 Oct 2027 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 123,089 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 24 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 123,089 mi
- At MOT on 23 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 21
- 17 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 6,150 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L5 PAD
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Saab
- Model
- 9-5
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,290 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2007
- First used
- 31 May 2007
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 24 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 23 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L5 PAD was last recorded at 123,089 miles on 23 Oct 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Oct 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 123,087 miles · 13 Oct 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 2 miles
- Average per year
- 6,150 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 123,089 miles
- 2025 – 119,579 miles
- 2024 – 115,593 miles
- 2023 – 111,230 miles
- 2022 – 107,450 miles
- 2021 – 104,078 miles
- 2020 – 100,486 miles
- 2019 – 95,921 miles
- 2018 – 87,731 miles
- 2017 – 79,332 miles
- 2016 – 71,274 miles
- 2015 – 63,148 miles
- 2014 – 56,454 miles
- 2013 – 49,389 miles
- 2012 – 41,691 miles
- 2011 – 33,001 miles
- 2010 – 24,519 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass123,089 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside rear inner sill and chassis covered in underseal
- AdvisorySill covers fittedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2015
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014
Full MOT history
21 tests since 13 Oct 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass123,089 miles (+2)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 123,089 miles
- Test number
- 813512559186
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside rear inner sill and chassis covered in underseal
- AdvisorySill covers fitted
Fail123,087 miles (+3,508)1 major9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,087 miles
- Test number
- 454491827899
- MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust mountings missing but exhaust is still secure and exhaust joints deteriorated
- AdvisorySill covers fitted
Pass119,579 miles (+3,986)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 119,579 miles
- Test number
- 577512370614
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass115,593 miles (+10)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 115,593 miles
- Test number
- 927207977167
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail115,583 miles (+4,353)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,583 miles
- Test number
- 520869789327
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Pass111,230 miles (+3,780)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 111,230 miles
- Test number
- 381083832473
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass107,450 miles (+3,372)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 107,450 miles
- Test number
- 235495278416
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass104,078 miles (+3,592)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 104,078 miles
- Test number
- 484980754720
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass100,486 miles (+4,565)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 100,486 miles
- Test number
- 193870908290
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass95,921 miles (+8,190)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 95,921 miles
- Test number
- 241809403641
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass87,731 miles (+8,399)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 87,731 miles
- Test number
- 988722098111
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower rose bush has slight play
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower rose bush has slight play
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass79,332 miles (+8,058)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 79,332 miles
- Test number
- 575540904355
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass71,274 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 71,274 miles
- Test number
- 842582950485
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- 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)
Fail71,274 miles (+8,126)1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,274 miles
- Test number
- 576623353459
- FailureHeadlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- 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)
Pass63,148 miles (+6,694)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 63,148 miles
- Test number
- 399512069503
- AdvisoryENGINE COVER UNDER TRAYS AND SILL TRIMS FITTED
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNEARSIDE REAR TYRE HAS A NAIL IN MIDDLE TREAD
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- 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)
Pass56,454 miles (+7,065)3 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 56,454 miles
- Test number
- 256054094209
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- 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)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteSill trims fitted
Pass49,389 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 49,389 miles
- Test number
- 915215493247
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Fail49,380 miles (+7,689)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,380 miles
- Test number
- 615735493292
- FailureNearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
- FailureOffside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass41,691 miles (+8,690)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 41,691 miles
- Test number
- 398523282220
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass33,001 miles (+8,482)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 33,001 miles
- Test number
- 918206781202
- NoteBoth wiper blades have splits on ends ,but still clears sceen
Pass24,519 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 24,519 miles
- Test number
- 354626080215
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L5 PAD
- Does L5 PAD currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 PAD is valid until 24 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L5 PAD?
- The MOT on L5 PAD is valid until 24 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L5 PAD done?
- L5 PAD was recorded at 123,089 miles at its MOT on 23 Oct 2026, an average of 6,150 miles a year.
- Has L5 PAD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L5 PAD has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Oct 2026.
- Has the mileage on L5 PAD 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 PAD find?
- L5 PAD passed its latest MOT on 23 Oct 2026 with 7 advisories: nearside front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; offside front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; offside rear outer suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill, and 4 more.
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