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Saab 9-5

Black · Petrol · 2006 · 2,290 cc

LB56 DYAMOT history

LB56 DYA is a black petrol Saab 9-5 first used on 1 Nov 2006. Its MOT is valid until 26 Aug 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 122,842 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Aug 2027
Mileage
122,842 mi
At MOT on 25 Aug 2026
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,686 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 DYA
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 26 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 DYA was last recorded at 122,842 miles on 25 Aug 2026, 4,336 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,506 miles · 11 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
4,336 miles
Average per year
5,686 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 122,842 miles
  • 2025 – 118,506 miles
  • 2024 – 113,474 miles
  • 2023 – 106,179 miles
  • 2022 – 99,209 miles
  • 2021 – 89,291 miles
  • 2020 – 88,245 miles
  • 2019 – 83,218 miles
  • 2018 – 73,156 miles
  • 2017 – 67,541 miles
  • 2016 – 62,950 miles
  • 2015 – 58,670 miles
  • 2014 – 53,279 miles
  • 2013 – 43,720 miles
  • 2012 – 36,816 miles
  • 2011 – 31,756 miles
  • 2010 – 31,606 miles
  • 2009 – 27,145 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,842 miles
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear wiper

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre piece of metal in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass122,842 miles (+4,336)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    122,842 miles
    Test number
    130648272588
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass118,506 miles (+5,032)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    118,506 miles
    Test number
    828455497907

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass113,474 miles (+7,295)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    113,474 miles
    Test number
    123360941869

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass106,179 miles (+6,970)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    106,179 miles
    Test number
    848231991762

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass99,209 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    99,209 miles
    Test number
    560607643618
    • AdvisoryOil leaking excessively from engine
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • AdvisoryRear wiper

  6. Fail99,209 miles (+9,918)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,209 miles
    Test number
    102593029566
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Seat belt missing centre unable to check (7.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • AdvisoryRear wiper

  7. Pass89,291 miles (+1,046)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    89,291 miles
    Test number
    897333435423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass88,245 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    88,245 miles
    Test number
    835868780371
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre piece of metal in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge slightly (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail88,245 miles (+5,027)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,245 miles
    Test number
    154957908611
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre piece of metal in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge slightly (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass83,218 miles (+10,062)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    83,218 miles
    Test number
    975501824445
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4,000 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryLower Gearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both rear axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass73,156 miles (+5,615)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    73,156 miles
    Test number
    225738834761
    • AdvisoryAxle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both rears axle bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Gearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn upper and lower rose joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass67,541 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    67,541 miles
    Test number
    973097712452
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Fail67,541 miles (+4,591)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,541 miles
    Test number
    387595866456
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Pass62,950 miles (+4,280)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    62,950 miles
    Test number
    288136138190
    • AdvisoryLower Gearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Pass58,670 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    58,670 miles
    Test number
    750413136936
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Fail58,670 miles (+5,391)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,670 miles
    Test number
    908996904396
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Pass53,279 miles (+9,559)5 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    53,279 miles
    Test number
    675709204240
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteEngine management light indicating fault
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteSill covers fitted obscuring some components
    • NoteSpare tyre defective

  18. Pass43,720 miles (+6,904)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    43,720 miles
    Test number
    998651513243
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteSpare tyre defective
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Fail36,816 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,816 miles
    Test number
    297528802212
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  20. Pass36,816 miles (+5,060)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    36,816 miles
    Test number
    817678602234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass31,756 miles (+150)1 advisory6 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    31,756 miles
    Test number
    429712391190
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteDoor sill covers fitted
    • NoteFront discs slightly corroded
    • NoteN/s/f tyre has chunk out of side wall not exposing cords
    • NoteN/s/r tyre worn on in side edge
    • NoteO/s/r tyre worn on inside edge
    • NoteRear discs slightly corroded

  22. Pass31,606 miles (+4,461)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    31,606 miles
    Test number
    830241340319
    • NoteFront brake discs worn

  23. Pass27,145 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    27,145 miles
    Test number
    364539299226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB56 DYA

Does LB56 DYA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB56 DYA is valid until 26 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB56 DYA?
The MOT on LB56 DYA is valid until 26 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB56 DYA done?
LB56 DYA was recorded at 122,842 miles at its MOT on 25 Aug 2026, an average of 5,686 miles a year.
Has LB56 DYA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 DYA has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on LB56 DYA 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 DYA find?
LB56 DYA passed its latest MOT on 25 Aug 2026 with 2 minor defects: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside headlamp lens slightly defective.

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