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Saab 9-5

Grey · Petrol · 2006 · 1,990 cc

LB56 NDUMOT history

LB56 NDU is a grey petrol Saab 9-5 first used on 30 Nov 2006. Its MOT expired on 29 Jan 2022 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 146,116 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jan 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 29 Jan 2022
Mileage
146,116 mi
At MOT on 19 Jan 2022
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,794 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 NDU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-5
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,990 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
30 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Jan 2022
Latest MOT test
19 Jan 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB56 NDU was last recorded at 146,116 miles on 19 Jan 2022, 1,117 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jan 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
144,999 miles · 21 Jan 2021
Between the last two tests
1,117 miles
Average per year
7,794 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 146,116 miles
  • 2021 – 144,999 miles
  • 2020 – 143,792 miles
  • 2018 – 139,649 miles
  • 2017 – 128,575 miles
  • 2016 – 124,816 miles
  • 2015 – 114,522 miles
  • 2014 – 104,166 miles
  • 2013 – 97,705 miles
  • 2012 – 89,333 miles
  • 2011 – 81,555 miles
  • 2010 – 70,172 miles
  • 2009 – 51,075 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail146,116 miles
  • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
  • MajorFront Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn by drive shaft (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced by shock (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn by drive shaft (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced by shock (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Gearbox mounting defective
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryExhaust system deteriorated
  • AdvisoryRear shocks corroded

What MOT failures 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear chassis inner arches and suspension corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear tyres wearing low

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front lower suspension arms corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear exhaust deteriorating

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

19 tests since 9 Nov 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail146,116 miles (+1,117)11 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,116 miles
    Test number
    734993266599
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorFront Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn by drive shaft (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced by shock (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn by drive shaft (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced by shock (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Gearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system deteriorated
    • AdvisoryRear shocks corroded

  2. Pass144,999 miles (+4)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    144,999 miles
    Test number
    845483711319
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame 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 chassis inner arches and suspension corroded
    • AdvisoryRear tyres wearing low
    • AdvisoryFront lower suspension arms corroded
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust deteriorating

  3. Fail144,995 miles (+1,203)1 dangerous1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,995 miles
    Test number
    732031215967
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/45 17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame 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 chassis inner arches and suspension corroded
    • AdvisoryRear tyres wearing low
    • AdvisoryFront lower suspension arms corroded
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust deteriorating

  4. Pass143,792 miles (+2)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    143,792 miles
    Test number
    863642710494
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel pipe work corroded

  5. Fail143,790 miles (+4,141)6 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,790 miles
    Test number
    314535901160
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel pipe work corroded

  6. Pass139,649 miles (+11,074)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    139,649 miles
    Test number
    420662830607

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass128,575 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    128,575 miles
    Test number
    781241407592
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  8. Fail128,575 miles (+3,759)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,575 miles
    Test number
    564561837861
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. Pass124,816 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    124,816 miles
    Test number
    994495145170
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine

  10. Fail124,816 miles (+10,294)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,816 miles
    Test number
    514030272196
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine

  11. Pass114,522 miles (+10,356)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    114,522 miles
    Test number
    279203885145
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear exhaust silencer showing signs of deterioration

  12. Pass104,166 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    104,166 miles
    Test number
    969662464170
    • NoteRear silencer peeling

  13. Fail104,166 miles (+6,461)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,166 miles
    Test number
    409111264172
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteRear silencer peeling

  14. Pass97,705 miles (+8,372)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    97,705 miles
    Test number
    669605703273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass89,333 miles (+7,778)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    89,333 miles
    Test number
    688695112259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass81,555 miles (+11,383)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    81,555 miles
    Test number
    495469421408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass70,172 miles (+19,097)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    70,172 miles
    Test number
    444409810343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass51,075 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    51,075 miles
    Test number
    943343919397
    • NoteFront brake pads getting low and discs lipped
    • NoteN/s/r lower arm bush slightly splitting
    • NoteTread getting low on front tyres

  19. Fail51,075 miles2 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,075 miles
    Test number
    971463119346
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteFront brake pads getting low and discs lipped
    • NoteN/s/r lower arm bush slightly splitting
    • NoteTread getting low on front tyres

Questions about LB56 NDU

Does LB56 NDU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB56 NDU expired on 29 Jan 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB56 NDU?
The MOT on LB56 NDU expired on 29 Jan 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB56 NDU done?
LB56 NDU was recorded at 146,116 miles at its MOT on 19 Jan 2022, an average of 7,794 miles a year.
Has LB56 NDU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 NDU has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on LB56 NDU 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 NDU find?
LB56 NDU failed its latest MOT on 19 Jan 2022 with 11 major defects and 6 advisories: engine mil inoperative or indicates a malfunction; front headlamp not working on main beam; nearside front sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn by drive shaft, and 14 more.

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