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Saab 9-5

Green · Petrol · 1998 · 1,985 cc

L6 KHBMOT history

L6 KHB is a green petrol Saab 9-5 first used on 2 Jan 1998. Its MOT expired on 20 Dec 2023 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 96,229 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Nov 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 20 Dec 2023
Mileage
96,229 mi
At MOT on 30 Nov 2022
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,032 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L6 KHB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-5
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,985 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
2 Jan 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
30 Nov 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

L6 KHB was last recorded at 96,229 miles on 30 Nov 2022, 9 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,220 miles · 23 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
9 miles
Average per year
3,032 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 96,229 miles
  • 2021 – 95,239 miles
  • 2020 – 94,308 miles
  • 2019 – 93,249 miles
  • 2018 – 90,903 miles
  • 2017 – 88,608 miles
  • 2016 – 86,039 miles
  • 2015 – 83,687 miles
  • 2014 – 80,276 miles
  • 2013 – 76,798 miles
  • 2012 – 72,739 miles
  • 2011 – 68,328 miles
  • 2010 – 63,719 miles
  • 2009 – 59,208 miles
  • 2008 – 55,444 miles
  • 2007 – 51,127 miles
  • 2006 – 47,831 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,229 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020

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 Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2009

Full MOT history

23 tests since 14 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,229 miles (+9)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    96,229 miles
    Test number
    376775887091
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail96,220 miles (+981)1 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,220 miles
    Test number
    481588347716
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass95,239 miles (+931)14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    95,239 miles
    Test number
    731671889776
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass94,308 miles (+1,059)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    94,308 miles
    Test number
    658328100409
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass93,249 miles (+2,346)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    93,249 miles
    Test number
    975274706638
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Fluid leak, but not excessive slight leak from power steering pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  6. Pass90,903 miles (+2,295)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    90,903 miles
    Test number
    470921785904
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass88,608 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    88,608 miles
    Test number
    795739732727

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail88,592 miles (+2,553)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,592 miles
    Test number
    196573379525
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

  9. Pass86,039 miles (+2,352)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    86,039 miles
    Test number
    963443559385
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  10. Pass83,687 miles (+3,411)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    83,687 miles
    Test number
    813167284644
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  11. Pass80,276 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    80,276 miles
    Test number
    458139324324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail80,271 miles (+3,473)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,271 miles
    Test number
    505948424302
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

  13. Pass76,798 miles (+4,059)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    76,798 miles
    Test number
    725362133314
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  14. Pass72,739 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    72,739 miles
    Test number
    978217622352
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Fail72,739 miles (+4,411)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,739 miles
    Test number
    445027022378
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Fail68,328 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,328 miles
    Test number
    135105231340
    • Repaired at testExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass68,328 miles (+4,609)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    68,328 miles
    Test number
    336045531325
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass63,719 miles (+4,511)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    63,719 miles
    Test number
    452205130314
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteEngine noise suspect timing chain

  19. Pass59,208 miles (+3,764)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    59,208 miles
    Test number
    434854139412
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass55,444 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    55,444 miles
    Test number
    494625448466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail55,444 miles (+4,317)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,444 miles
    Test number
    854494248367
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Pass51,127 miles (+3,296)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    51,127 miles
    Test number
    334308047303
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAdvise replacement of rear number plate

  23. Pass47,831 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    47,831 miles
    Test number
    942158846399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L6 KHB

Does L6 KHB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L6 KHB expired on 20 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L6 KHB?
The MOT on L6 KHB expired on 20 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L6 KHB done?
L6 KHB was recorded at 96,229 miles at its MOT on 30 Nov 2022, an average of 3,032 miles a year.
Has L6 KHB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L6 KHB has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on L6 KHB 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 L6 KHB find?
L6 KHB passed its latest MOT on 30 Nov 2022 with 9 advisories: nearside front coil spring corroded; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear coil spring corroded, and 6 more.

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