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Saab 9-5

Silver · Petrol · 2006 · 2,290 cc

LB56 NEUMOT history

LB56 NEU is a silver petrol Saab 9-5 first used on 30 Nov 2006. Its MOT expired on 20 Dec 2024 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 152,502 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Dec 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 20 Dec 2024
Mileage
152,502 mi
At MOT on 21 Dec 2023
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,356 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 NEU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,290 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
30 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Dec 2024
Latest MOT test
21 Dec 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 NEU was last recorded at 152,502 miles on 21 Dec 2023, 6,824 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Dec 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 9 Dec 2016: 98,712 miles, lower than 98,720 miles on 8 Dec 2016.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
145,678 miles · 13 Dec 2022
Between the last two tests
6,824 miles
Average per year
8,356 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 152,502 miles
  • 2022 – 145,678 miles
  • 2021 – 139,172 miles
  • 2020 – 132,616 miles
  • 2019 – 126,847 miles
  • 2018 – 117,323 miles
  • 2017 – 108,230 miles
  • 2016 – 98,712 miles
  • 2015 – 90,339 miles
  • 2014 – 81,826 miles
  • 2013 – 71,690 miles
  • 2012 – 62,766 miles
  • 2011 – 54,057 miles
  • 2010 – 44,762 miles
  • 2009 – 35,076 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass152,502 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view slight chips (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r and o/s/r cracking bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush n/s/r and o/s/r lower bushes cracking (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

20 tests since 1 Dec 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass152,502 miles (+6,824)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    152,502 miles
    Test number
    343813745105
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view slight chips (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r and o/s/r cracking bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush n/s/r and o/s/r lower bushes cracking (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass145,678 miles (+6,506)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    145,678 miles
    Test number
    460274401309
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm 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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass139,172 miles1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    139,172 miles
    Test number
    893209102361
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat flexi section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Fail139,172 miles (+6,556)1 repaired1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,172 miles
    Test number
    288518419022
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat flexi section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass132,616 miles1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    132,616 miles
    Test number
    254635334353
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer blowing (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section blowing(CAT) (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective CAT bracket rusted off (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail132,616 miles (+5,769)3 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,616 miles
    Test number
    638031988516
    • MajorBrake fluid contaminated brake fluid black (1.8 (a))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer blowing (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section blowing(CAT) (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective CAT bracket rusted off (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass126,847 miles (+9,524)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    126,847 miles
    Test number
    781860820305
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm 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))

  8. Pass117,323 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    117,323 miles
    Test number
    343589306241
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

  9. Fail117,323 miles (+9,093)2 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,323 miles
    Test number
    177723864092
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation (1.1.15 (d))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  10. Pass108,230 miles (+9,518)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    108,230 miles
    Test number
    607791127149
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  11. Pass98,712 miles (-8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    98,712 miles
    Test number
    578840101570
    • AdvisoryNearside 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. Fail98,720 miles (+8,381)2 failures2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,720 miles
    Test number
    897465931956
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside 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)

  13. Pass90,339 miles (+8,513)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    90,339 miles
    Test number
    325331551354
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass81,826 miles (+10,136)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    81,826 miles
    Test number
    275921154394
    • AdvisoryOffside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

  15. Pass71,690 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    71,690 miles
    Test number
    217222753304
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  16. Fail71,690 miles (+8,924)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,690 miles
    Test number
    547632753305
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  17. Pass62,766 miles (+8,709)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    62,766 miles
    Test number
    429634052403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass54,057 miles (+9,295)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    54,057 miles
    Test number
    319450951335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass44,762 miles (+9,686)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    44,762 miles
    Test number
    123395250312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass35,076 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    35,076 miles
    Test number
    763645039379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB56 NEU

Does LB56 NEU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB56 NEU expired on 20 Dec 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB56 NEU?
The MOT on LB56 NEU expired on 20 Dec 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB56 NEU done?
LB56 NEU was recorded at 152,502 miles at its MOT on 21 Dec 2023, an average of 8,356 miles a year.
Has LB56 NEU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 NEU has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on LB56 NEU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 9 Dec 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB56 NEU find?
LB56 NEU passed its latest MOT on 21 Dec 2023 with 1 minor defect and 9 advisories: offside front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view slight chips; front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint; front lower exhaust mounting defective, and 7 more.

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