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Saab 9-5

Black · Petrol · 2006 · 2,290 cc

LB56 NFRMOT history

LB56 NFR is a black petrol Saab 9-5 first used on 30 Nov 2006. Its MOT is valid until 11 Aug 2027 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 96,654 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 Aug 2027
Mileage
96,654 mi
At MOT on 22 Jul 2026
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,153 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 NFR
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
30 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 NFR was last recorded at 96,654 miles on 22 Jul 2026, 1,269 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,385 miles · 23 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1,269 miles
Average per year
4,153 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 96,654 miles
  • 2025 – 95,385 miles
  • 2024 – 95,325 miles
  • 2023 – 91,971 miles
  • 2022 – 89,857 miles
  • 2021 – 89,012 miles
  • 2019 – 85,402 miles
  • 2018 – 81,353 miles
  • 2017 – 75,933 miles
  • 2016 – 69,361 miles
  • 2015 – 63,973 miles
  • 2014 – 58,302 miles
  • 2013 – 52,029 miles
  • 2012 – 45,939 miles
  • 2011 – 39,052 miles
  • 2010 – 35,100 miles
  • 2009 – 27,565 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,654 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Gearbox mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Exhaust corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass96,654 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    96,654 miles
    Test number
    254493468342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail96,654 miles (+1,269)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,654 miles
    Test number
    940125239999
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  3. Pass95,385 miles (+60)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    95,385 miles
    Test number
    170608260758

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass95,325 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    95,325 miles
    Test number
    394723258975
    • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
  5. Fail95,323 miles (+3,352)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,323 miles
    Test number
    112054710191
    • MajorWindscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
  6. Pass91,971 miles (+2,114)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2024
    Odometer
    91,971 miles
    Test number
    924768202367
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system coroded
  7. Pass89,857 miles (+845)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    89,857 miles
    Test number
    798282225032
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box corroded
  8. Pass89,012 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    89,012 miles
    Test number
    171989349111
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryFront number plate poor
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads worn close to limit
  9. Fail89,012 miles (+3,610)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,012 miles
    Test number
    534067396409
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryFront number plate poor
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads worn close to limit
  10. Pass85,402 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    85,402 miles
    Test number
    981071759751
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryAdvanced handbrake travel
  11. Fail85,402 miles (+4,049)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,402 miles
    Test number
    767358407489
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryAdvanced handbrake travel
  12. Pass81,353 miles (+5,420)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    81,353 miles
    Test number
    167207723830

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass75,933 miles (+6,572)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    75,933 miles
    Test number
    776935757257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass69,361 miles (+5,388)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    69,361 miles
    Test number
    779980680983
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass63,973 miles (+5,671)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    63,973 miles
    Test number
    511445601289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass58,302 miles (+6,273)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    58,302 miles
    Test number
    189291744243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass52,029 miles (+6,090)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    52,029 miles
    Test number
    308035133280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass45,939 miles (+6,887)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    45,939 miles
    Test number
    316204042455
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
  19. Pass39,052 miles (+3,952)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    39,052 miles
    Test number
    785317021213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass35,100 miles (+7,535)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    35,100 miles
    Test number
    754939340235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass27,565 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    27,565 miles
    Test number
    850375339379
    • NoteO\s\r seat belt not checked due to child seat

Questions about LB56 NFR

Does LB56 NFR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB56 NFR is valid until 11 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB56 NFR?
The MOT on LB56 NFR is valid until 11 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 NFR done?
LB56 NFR was recorded at 96,654 miles at its MOT on 22 Jul 2026, an average of 4,153 miles a year.
Has LB56 NFR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 NFR has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LB56 NFR 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 NFR find?
LB56 NFR passed its latest MOT on 22 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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