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Saab 9-5

Black · Petrol · 2006 · 2,290 cc

LB56 DXYMOT history

LB56 DXY is a black petrol Saab 9-5 first used on 1 Nov 2006. Its MOT is valid until 16 Nov 2026 and it has passed 17 of 18 MOT tests, with 75,201 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Nov 2026
Mileage
75,201 mi
At MOT on 1 Nov 2025
MOT tests
18
17 passed · 1 failed
Per year
3,269 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 DXY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,290 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
1 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 DXY was last recorded at 75,201 miles on 1 Nov 2025, 1,709 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
73,492 miles · 15 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
1,709 miles
Average per year
3,269 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 75,201 miles
  • 2024 – 73,492 miles
  • 2023 – 71,829 miles
  • 2022 – 70,401 miles
  • 2021 – 67,911 miles
  • 2020 – 65,997 miles
  • 2019 – 60,272 miles
  • 2018 – 55,778 miles
  • 2017 – 52,535 miles
  • 2016 – 49,949 miles
  • 2015 – 46,138 miles
  • 2014 – 42,582 miles
  • 2013 – 39,748 miles
  • 2012 – 37,383 miles
  • 2011 – 35,531 miles
  • 2010 – 29,408 miles
  • 2009 – 23,024 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,201 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisorySide covers fitted

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 Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing very rusty

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing very rusty

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Nail in tyre outer edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing very rusty

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass75,201 miles (+1,709)14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    75,201 miles
    Test number
    372490870026
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySide covers fitted
  2. Pass73,492 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    73,492 miles
    Test number
    965310430108
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing very rusty (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing very rusty (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre outer edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing very rusty (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing very rusty (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive all over (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body and subframes and suspension rust
  3. Fail73,492 miles (+1,663)1 dangerous2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,492 miles
    Test number
    673569808763
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing very rusty (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing very rusty (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre outer edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing very rusty (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing very rusty (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive all over (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body and subframes and suspension rust
  4. Pass71,829 miles (+1,428)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    71,829 miles
    Test number
    792790914396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass70,401 miles (+2,490)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    70,401 miles
    Test number
    963060323543
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
  6. Pass67,911 miles (+1,914)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    67,911 miles
    Test number
    961664009041
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass65,997 miles (+5,725)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    65,997 miles
    Test number
    144163631340
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Pass60,272 miles (+4,494)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    60,272 miles
    Test number
    376588782279
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass55,778 miles (+3,243)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2019
    Odometer
    55,778 miles
    Test number
    175954168646
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
  10. Pass52,535 miles (+2,586)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2018
    Odometer
    52,535 miles
    Test number
    249654013941

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass49,949 miles (+3,811)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2017
    Odometer
    49,949 miles
    Test number
    618968129972
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  12. Pass46,138 miles (+3,556)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2016
    Odometer
    46,138 miles
    Test number
    417164435135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass42,582 miles (+2,834)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2015
    Odometer
    42,582 miles
    Test number
    349416634156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass39,748 miles (+2,365)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2014
    Odometer
    39,748 miles
    Test number
    266047123472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass37,383 miles (+1,852)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2013
    Odometer
    37,383 miles
    Test number
    279685932151
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded
  16. Pass35,531 miles (+6,123)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    35,531 miles
    Test number
    337128811338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass29,408 miles (+6,384)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    29,408 miles
    Test number
    174719910313
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  18. Pass23,024 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    23,024 miles
    Test number
    472340329466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB56 DXY

Does LB56 DXY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB56 DXY is valid until 16 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB56 DXY?
The MOT on LB56 DXY is valid until 16 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB56 DXY done?
LB56 DXY was recorded at 75,201 miles at its MOT on 1 Nov 2025, an average of 3,269 miles a year.
Has LB56 DXY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 DXY has failed 1 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LB56 DXY 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 LB56 DXY find?
LB56 DXY passed its latest MOT on 1 Nov 2025 with 14 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 11 more.

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