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Saab 9-5

Silver · Diesel · 2006 · 1,910 cc

LA55 LFGMOT history

LA55 LFG is a silver diesel Saab 9-5 first used on 27 Feb 2006. Its MOT expired on 20 Feb 2025 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 166,840 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Feb 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 20 Feb 2025
Mileage
166,840 mi
At MOT on 5 Feb 2024
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,710 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA55 LFG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,910 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
27 Feb 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
5 Feb 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA55 LFG was last recorded at 166,840 miles on 5 Feb 2024, 2,182 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
164,658 miles · 25 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
2,182 miles
Average per year
8,710 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 166,840 miles
  • 2023 – 164,658 miles
  • 2022 – 160,226 miles
  • 2021 – 157,521 miles
  • 2020 – 153,885 miles
  • 2019 – 146,891 miles
  • 2018 – 142,745 miles
  • 2017 – 135,193 miles
  • 2015 – 124,838 miles
  • 2013 – 93,415 miles
  • 2012 – 77,940 miles
  • 2011 – 65,655 miles
  • 2010 – 44,226 miles
  • 2009 – 36,474 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass166,840 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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.

  • Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

23 tests since 16 Feb 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass166,840 miles (+2,182)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    166,840 miles
    Test number
    115284505014
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Pass164,658 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    164,658 miles
    Test number
    149078998106
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail164,651 miles (+4,425)2 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,651 miles
    Test number
    476968676256
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system oo bback (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousService brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to back (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass160,226 miles (+2,705)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    160,226 miles
    Test number
    657473241803

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass157,521 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    157,521 miles
    Test number
    336428720971

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail157,510 miles (+3,625)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,510 miles
    Test number
    273088878135
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass153,885 miles (+218)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    153,885 miles
    Test number
    387801492246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail153,667 miles (+6,776)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,667 miles
    Test number
    855151791709
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Wheel hub spigot mounting damaged to the extent that wheel security is adversely affected (5.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

  9. Pass146,891 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    146,891 miles
    Test number
    141826432124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail146,880 miles (+4,135)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,880 miles
    Test number
    749916208134
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn OUTER (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass142,745 miles (+7,552)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    142,745 miles
    Test number
    530402692753
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  12. Pass135,193 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    135,193 miles
    Test number
    259789155742
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  13. Fail135,193 miles (+10,355)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,193 miles
    Test number
    356324765559
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass124,838 miles (+15,692)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    124,838 miles
    Test number
    951285478320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass109,146 miles (+15,731)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    109,146 miles
    Test number
    575485105055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass93,415 miles (+1)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    93,415 miles
    Test number
    176185273299
    • NoteNearside rear upper and lower outer bushes slight play
    • NoteOffside rear upper and lower outer bushes slight play

  17. Fail93,414 miles (+15,474)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,414 miles
    Test number
    196964973248
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteNearside rear upper and lower outer bushes slight play
    • NoteOffside rear upper and lower outer bushes slight play

  18. Pass77,940 miles (+12,285)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    77,940 miles
    Test number
    406236002490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass65,655 miles (+9,785)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    65,655 miles
    Test number
    698251901328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass55,870 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    55,870 miles
    Test number
    566041761068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail55,870 miles (+11,644)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,870 miles
    Test number
    859801861086
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  22. Pass44,226 miles (+7,752)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    44,226 miles
    Test number
    690494580036
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass36,474 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    36,474 miles
    Test number
    960007349039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA55 LFG

Does LA55 LFG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LA55 LFG expired on 20 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LA55 LFG?
The MOT on LA55 LFG expired on 20 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LA55 LFG done?
LA55 LFG was recorded at 166,840 miles at its MOT on 5 Feb 2024, an average of 8,710 miles a year.
Has LA55 LFG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA55 LFG has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on LA55 LFG 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 LA55 LFG find?
LA55 LFG passed its latest MOT on 5 Feb 2024 with 3 advisories: nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively; offside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside rear service brake binding but not excessively.

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