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Saab 9-5

Red · Petrol · 2006 · 2,290 cc

LB06 VLMMOT history

LB06 VLM is a red petrol Saab 9-5 first used on 31 May 2006. Its MOT expired on 5 Apr 2023 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 129,886 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Apr 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 5 Apr 2023
Mileage
129,886 mi
At MOT on 6 Apr 2022
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,031 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB06 VLM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-5
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,290 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
31 May 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Apr 2023
Latest MOT test
6 Apr 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB06 VLM was last recorded at 129,886 miles on 6 Apr 2022, 2,761 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Mar 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
127,125 miles · 23 Mar 2021
Between the last two tests
2,761 miles
Average per year
8,031 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 129,886 miles
  • 2021 – 127,125 miles
  • 2020 – 125,412 miles
  • 2019 – 115,953 miles
  • 2018 – 107,157 miles
  • 2017 – 98,780 miles
  • 2016 – 87,841 miles
  • 2015 – 76,883 miles
  • 2014 – 66,602 miles
  • 2013 – 56,607 miles
  • 2012 – 39,969 miles
  • 2011 – 34,188 miles
  • 2010 – 31,940 miles
  • 2009 – 25,791 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,886 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to testRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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 Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Eml on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

21 tests since 20 Apr 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass129,886 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    129,886 miles
    Test number
    338350949484
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail129,886 miles (+2,761)1 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,886 miles
    Test number
    763929958833
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass127,125 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    127,125 miles
    Test number
    560531970475
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust rusted

  4. Fail127,124 miles (+1,712)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,124 miles
    Test number
    646176766946
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative Link rod broken (4.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust rusted

  5. Pass125,412 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    125,412 miles
    Test number
    167921136040
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail125,412 miles (+9,459)2 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,412 miles
    Test number
    391410433143
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass115,953 miles (+8,796)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    115,953 miles
    Test number
    252688247633
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  8. Pass107,157 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    107,157 miles
    Test number
    519906940173
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  9. Fail107,157 miles (+8,377)4 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,157 miles
    Test number
    663722874924
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Pass98,780 miles (+10,939)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    98,780 miles
    Test number
    768032128564
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryEml on

  11. Pass87,841 miles (+10,958)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    87,841 miles
    Test number
    788350164699
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryEml on
    • AdvisoryOuter sills covered

  12. Pass76,883 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    76,883 miles
    Test number
    645011285145
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • NoteExhaust system rusty and poor condition
    • NoteRear brake disc's poor condition

  13. Fail76,881 miles (+10,279)1 failure4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,881 miles
    Test number
    986371685146
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteExhaust system rusty and poor condition
    • NoteRear brake disc's poor condition

  14. Pass66,602 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    66,602 miles
    Test number
    616084784116
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Fail66,600 miles (+9,993)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,600 miles
    Test number
    139204084166
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass56,607 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    56,607 miles
    Test number
    316176293192
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  17. Fail56,607 miles (+16,638)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,607 miles
    Test number
    629266893124
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  18. Pass39,969 miles (+5,781)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    39,969 miles
    Test number
    277973702453
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass34,188 miles (+2,248)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    34,188 miles
    Test number
    689123901115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass31,940 miles (+6,149)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    31,940 miles
    Test number
    183645600128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass25,791 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    25,791 miles
    Test number
    524910019139
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LB06 VLM

Does LB06 VLM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB06 VLM expired on 5 Apr 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB06 VLM?
The MOT on LB06 VLM expired on 5 Apr 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB06 VLM done?
LB06 VLM was recorded at 129,886 miles at its MOT on 6 Apr 2022, an average of 8,031 miles a year.
Has LB06 VLM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB06 VLM has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on LB06 VLM 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 VLM find?
LB06 VLM passed its latest MOT on 6 Apr 2022 with 8 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear corroded; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; items removed from driver's view prior to test, and 5 more.

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