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Saab 9-5

Black · Petrol · 2006 · 2,290 cc

LB56 NFJMOT history

LB56 NFJ is a black petrol Saab 9-5 first used on 24 Nov 2006. Its MOT expired on 8 Aug 2024 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 129,901 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Aug 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 8 Aug 2024
Mileage
129,901 mi
At MOT on 9 Aug 2023
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,559 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 NFJ
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
24 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
9 Aug 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 NFJ was last recorded at 129,901 miles on 9 Aug 2023, 73 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jun 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
129,828 miles · 4 Jun 2022
Between the last two tests
73 miles
Average per year
5,559 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 129,901 miles
  • 2022 – 129,828 miles
  • 2020 – 128,006 miles
  • 2019 – 126,027 miles
  • 2018 – 122,678 miles
  • 2017 – 117,207 miles
  • 2016 – 110,740 miles
  • 2015 – 105,344 miles
  • 2014 – 99,419 miles
  • 2013 – 94,250 miles
  • 2012 – 87,667 miles
  • 2011 – 82,937 miles
  • 2010 – 73,517 miles
  • 2009 – 53,532 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,901 miles
  • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective Both nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both nearside and offside bottom wishbones (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisorySlight vehicle undercarriage corrosion

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.

  • PARKING BREAK HAS SLIGHT TRAVEL

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Front subframe corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre at 3mm limit is 1.6mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front headlight dim

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

20 tests since 12 Nov 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass129,901 miles (+73)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    129,901 miles
    Test number
    474603090287
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective Both nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both nearside and offside bottom wishbones (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight vehicle undercarriage corrosion

  2. Pass129,828 miles (+1,822)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    129,828 miles
    Test number
    936858234765
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight body corrosion

  3. Pass128,006 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    128,006 miles
    Test number
    385149688190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail128,006 miles (+1,979)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,006 miles
    Test number
    898830924650
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass126,027 miles (+6)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    126,027 miles
    Test number
    742717399867
    • AdvisoryPARKING BREAK HAS SLIGHT TRAVEL
    • AdvisorySLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING
    • AdvisoryParking break weak

  6. Fail126,021 miles (+3,343)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,021 miles
    Test number
    645489085786
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPARKING BREAK HAS SLIGHT TRAVEL
    • AdvisorySLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING

  7. Pass122,678 miles (+320)1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    122,678 miles
    Test number
    941603753772
    • MinorRear Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront front lower engine mount bush starting to split
    • AdvisoryFront subframe corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre at 3mm limit is 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front headlight dim
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear both rear shocks corroded
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer casing corroded

  8. Fail122,358 miles (+5,151)3 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,358 miles
    Test number
    846046624749
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction indicates a fault (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MinorRear Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront subframe corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre at 3mm limit is 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front headlight dim
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear both rear shocks corroded
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer casing corroded

  9. Pass117,207 miles (+6,467)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    117,207 miles
    Test number
    300934482144
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre and rear sections of system corroded badly (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  10. Pass110,740 miles (+5,396)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    110,740 miles
    Test number
    637471196963

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass105,344 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    105,344 miles
    Test number
    639433775795
    • AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

  12. Fail105,340 miles (+5,921)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,340 miles
    Test number
    470090313353
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too low both (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective suspension level sensor broken (1.7.2)
    • AdvisoryEML on
    • AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

  13. Pass99,419 miles (+5,169)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    99,419 miles
    Test number
    126948724302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass94,250 miles (+33)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    94,250 miles
    Test number
    437617823470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail94,217 miles (+6,550)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,217 miles
    Test number
    238365623349
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass87,667 miles (+4,730)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    87,667 miles
    Test number
    137766622323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass82,937 miles (+9,420)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    82,937 miles
    Test number
    956362921335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass73,517 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    73,517 miles
    Test number
    494544610319
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Fail73,517 miles (+19,985)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,517 miles
    Test number
    762624410345
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Pass53,532 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    53,532 miles
    Test number
    643806019328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB56 NFJ

Does LB56 NFJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB56 NFJ expired on 8 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB56 NFJ?
The MOT on LB56 NFJ expired on 8 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB56 NFJ done?
LB56 NFJ was recorded at 129,901 miles at its MOT on 9 Aug 2023, an average of 5,559 miles a year.
Has LB56 NFJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 NFJ has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Aug 2020.
Has the mileage on LB56 NFJ 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 NFJ find?
LB56 NFJ passed its latest MOT on 9 Aug 2023 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: front headlamp lens slightly defective both nearside and offside; front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both nearside and offside; front brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 3 more.

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