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Saab 9-5

Blue · Petrol · 2006 · 2,290 cc

LB06 VKLMOT history

LB06 VKL is a blue petrol Saab 9-5 first used on 31 May 2006. Its MOT is valid until 29 Aug 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 107,837 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Aug 2027
Mileage
107,837 mi
At MOT on 28 Aug 2026
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,027 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB06 VKL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,290 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
31 May 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB06 VKL was last recorded at 107,837 miles on 28 Aug 2026, 5,499 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
102,338 miles · 30 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
5,499 miles
Average per year
4,027 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 107,837 miles
  • 2025 – 102,338 miles
  • 2024 – 99,191 miles
  • 2023 – 96,852 miles
  • 2022 – 95,404 miles
  • 2021 – 94,310 miles
  • 2020 – 94,104 miles
  • 2019 – 87,785 miles
  • 2018 – 85,047 miles
  • 2017 – 82,200 miles
  • 2016 – 78,376 miles
  • 2015 – 76,126 miles
  • 2014 – 74,612 miles
  • 2013 – 69,211 miles
  • 2012 – 58,805 miles
  • 2011 – 51,640 miles
  • 2010 – 45,538 miles
  • 2009 – 38,344 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass107,837 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 26 May 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass107,837 miles (+5,499)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    107,837 miles
    Test number
    707540571321
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass102,338 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    102,338 miles
    Test number
    261886653045
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail102,338 miles (+3,147)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,338 miles
    Test number
    484420926591
    • DangerousNearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass99,191 miles (+2,339)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    99,191 miles
    Test number
    268617493716
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis to inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis to inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass96,852 miles (+1,448)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    96,852 miles
    Test number
    581126054251
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass95,404 miles (+1,094)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    95,404 miles
    Test number
    576445387838
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All round (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass94,310 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    94,310 miles
    Test number
    771897784086
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Fail94,310 miles (+206)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,310 miles
    Test number
    285855307328
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  9. Pass94,104 miles (+6,319)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    94,104 miles
    Test number
    552367594985
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass87,785 miles (+2,738)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    87,785 miles
    Test number
    934673894595
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch to chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch to chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  11. Pass85,047 miles (+2,847)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    85,047 miles
    Test number
    560721092808
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  12. Pass82,200 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    82,200 miles
    Test number
    449937793645
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre deteriorated

  13. Fail82,200 miles (+3,824)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,200 miles
    Test number
    659879703192
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Inner Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre deteriorated

  14. Pass78,376 miles (+2,250)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    78,376 miles
    Test number
    965375085640
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules nearside and offside (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules nearside and offside (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch nearside and offside (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres deteriorating

  15. Pass76,126 miles (+1,514)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    76,126 miles
    Test number
    237371965177
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres deteriorating

  16. Pass74,612 miles (+5,401)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    74,612 miles
    Test number
    319223354174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass69,211 miles (+10,406)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2014
    Odometer
    69,211 miles
    Test number
    887243143192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass58,805 miles1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2013
    Odometer
    58,805 miles
    Test number
    397450532101
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth front tyres low on edges
    • NoteBoth rear tyre stepped on inner edges and offside rear is bold
    • NoteFront to rear metal brake lines slight corrosion
    • NoteOffside rear handbrake bracket support insecure
    • NoteRear discs badly corroded and in poor condition

  19. Fail58,800 miles (+7,160)2 failures2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,800 miles
    Test number
    206060732176
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth front tyres low on edges
    • NoteBoth rear tyre stepped on inner edges and offside rear is bold
    • NoteFront to rear metal brake lines slight corrosion
    • NoteOffside rear handbrake bracket support insecure
    • NoteRear discs badly corroded and in poor condition

  20. Pass51,640 miles (+6,102)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    51,640 miles
    Test number
    617348941122
    • NoteFront discs and pads getting low
    • NoteOffside handbrake cable piviot loose
    • NoteRear discs rusty
    • NoteRear tyres stepping
    • NoteSlight leak from rear shocks

  21. Pass45,538 miles (+7,194)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    45,538 miles
    Test number
    731858440134
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteWiper blades splitting

  22. Pass38,344 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    38,344 miles
    Test number
    372743769156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail38,342 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,342 miles
    Test number
    484046649159
    • FailureNearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Questions about LB06 VKL

Does LB06 VKL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB06 VKL is valid until 29 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB06 VKL?
The MOT on LB06 VKL is valid until 29 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB06 VKL done?
LB06 VKL was recorded at 107,837 miles at its MOT on 28 Aug 2026, an average of 4,027 miles a year.
Has LB06 VKL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB06 VKL has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on LB06 VKL 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 LB06 VKL find?
LB06 VKL passed its latest MOT on 28 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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