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Saab 9-5

Grey · Petrol · 2006 · 2,290 cc

LB56 DYFMOT history

LB56 DYF is a grey petrol Saab 9-5 first used on 9 Nov 2006. Its MOT is valid until 16 Oct 2026 and it has passed 16 of 18 MOT tests, with 171,709 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Oct 2026
Mileage
171,709 mi
At MOT on 7 Oct 2025
MOT tests
18
16 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,311 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

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

Mileage history

LB56 DYF was last recorded at 171,709 miles on 7 Oct 2025, 2,402 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
169,307 miles · 10 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
2,402 miles
Average per year
6,311 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 171,709 miles
  • 2024 – 169,307 miles
  • 2023 – 165,893 miles
  • 2022 – 162,618 miles
  • 2021 – 160,164 miles
  • 2020 – 159,665 miles
  • 2019 – 153,810 miles
  • 2018 – 147,439 miles
  • 2017 – 141,463 miles
  • 2016 – 133,553 miles
  • 2015 – 124,440 miles
  • 2014 – 117,160 miles
  • 2013 – 106,437 miles
  • 2012 – 93,734 miles
  • 2011 – 84,606 miles
  • 2009 – 70,935 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass171,709 miles
  • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 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.

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

18 tests since 19 Oct 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass171,709 miles (+2,402)3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    171,709 miles
    Test number
    107188975077
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  2. Pass169,307 miles (+3,414)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    169,307 miles
    Test number
    971790758463
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  3. Pass165,893 miles (+3,275)3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    165,893 miles
    Test number
    505051760531
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  4. Pass162,618 miles (+2,454)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    162,618 miles
    Test number
    675946115781
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass160,164 miles (+499)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    160,164 miles
    Test number
    664826331968
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass159,665 miles (+5,855)3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    159,665 miles
    Test number
    937814661984
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorSteering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt offside & nearside (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass153,810 miles (+6,371)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    153,810 miles
    Test number
    872757568513

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass147,439 miles (+5,976)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    147,439 miles
    Test number
    170977821307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass141,463 miles (+7,910)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    141,463 miles
    Test number
    961591401590

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass133,553 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    133,553 miles
    Test number
    815509893820
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

  11. Fail133,553 miles (+9,113)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,553 miles
    Test number
    483718373716
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

  12. Pass124,440 miles (+7,280)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    124,440 miles
    Test number
    188815485068
    • NoteExhaust tailbox rusty/deteriorated

  13. Pass117,160 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    117,160 miles
    Test number
    515627884044
    • NoteExhaust tailbox rusty/deteriorated
    • NoteScreen blades smear slightly

  14. Fail117,159 miles (+10,722)3 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,159 miles
    Test number
    485097884005
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteExhaust tailbox rusty/deteriorated
    • NoteOffside rear tyre out of shape/scrubbed on inner edge
    • NoteScreen blades smear slightly

  15. Pass106,437 miles (+12,703)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    106,437 miles
    Test number
    608624283087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass93,734 miles (+9,128)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    93,734 miles
    Test number
    716601382079
    • NoteExhaust corroded

  17. Pass84,606 miles (+13,671)
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    84,606 miles
    Test number
    185070461415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass70,935 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    70,935 miles
    Test number
    342232699231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB56 DYF

Does LB56 DYF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB56 DYF is valid until 16 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB56 DYF?
The MOT on LB56 DYF is valid until 16 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB56 DYF done?
LB56 DYF was recorded at 171,709 miles at its MOT on 7 Oct 2025, an average of 6,311 miles a year.
Has LB56 DYF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 DYF has failed 2 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Mar 2016.
Has the mileage on LB56 DYF 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 DYF find?
LB56 DYF passed its latest MOT on 7 Oct 2025 with 3 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips, and 1 more.

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