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Saab 9-5

Black · Petrol · 2007 · 2,290 cc

LB56 NHMMOT history

LB56 NHM is a black petrol Saab 9-5 first used on 19 Jan 2007. Its MOT is valid until 20 Aug 2027 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 108,408 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Aug 2027
Mileage
108,408 mi
At MOT on 27 Jul 2026
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,683 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 NHM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,290 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
19 Jan 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 NHM was last recorded at 108,408 miles on 27 Jul 2026, 3,205 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
105,203 miles · 11 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
3,205 miles
Average per year
4,683 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 108,408 miles
  • 2025 – 105,203 miles
  • 2024 – 103,086 miles
  • 2023 – 102,058 miles
  • 2022 – 100,503 miles
  • 2021 – 99,116 miles
  • 2020 – 97,056 miles
  • 2019 – 96,339 miles
  • 2018 – 92,910 miles
  • 2017 – 89,507 miles
  • 2016 – 87,020 miles
  • 2015 – 82,258 miles
  • 2014 – 75,863 miles
  • 2013 – 68,557 miles
  • 2012 – 58,949 miles
  • 2011 – 49,023 miles
  • 2010 – 39,326 miles
  • 2009 – 29,792 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,408 miles
  • MinorFront Upper Windscreen wiper blade defective slight smear both wipers (3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Fuel cap flap lock defective
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both Rears corroded (5.3.2 (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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Headlamp leveling device warning lamp on

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Steering column has slight end float

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and nearside rear inner wheel arches

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

21 tests since 13 Oct 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass108,408 miles (+3,205)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    108,408 miles
    Test number
    977922275446
    • MinorFront Upper Windscreen wiper blade defective slight smear both wipers (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Fuel cap flap lock defective
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both Rears corroded (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass105,203 miles (+2,117)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    105,203 miles
    Test number
    681829129871

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass103,086 miles (+1,028)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    103,086 miles
    Test number
    847189026263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass102,058 miles (+1,555)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    102,058 miles
    Test number
    682612878622
    • MinorRear Tyre obviously under inflated Both (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencers deteriorated
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass100,503 miles (+1,387)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    100,503 miles
    Test number
    816662541766
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake cable mounting deteriorated
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel

  6. Pass99,116 miles (+5)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    99,116 miles
    Test number
    218460192140
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp leveling device warning lamp on
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering column has slight end float
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and nearside rear inner wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Fail99,111 miles (+2,055)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,111 miles
    Test number
    358219114231
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp leveling device warning lamp on
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering column has slight end float
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and nearside rear inner wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Pass97,056 miles (+717)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    97,056 miles
    Test number
    418993926124
    • AdvisoryExhaust back & middle box skin peeling off
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Gearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp levelling device warning lamp on
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder body has slight corrosion

  9. Pass96,339 miles (+3,429)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    96,339 miles
    Test number
    399297319921
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp leveling device warning lamp on
    • AdvisorySteering column has slight end float

  10. Pass92,910 miles (+3,403)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    92,910 miles
    Test number
    209064682515
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFault on hid headlamp level control on dash .(no failure or advisory note to issue)

  11. Pass89,507 miles (+2,487)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    89,507 miles
    Test number
    993822654947

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass87,020 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    87,020 miles
    Test number
    500172645480
    • AdvisoryRear BACK BOX SHELL CORRODED

  13. Fail87,020 miles (+4,762)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,020 miles
    Test number
    744213327456
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryRear BACK BOX SHELL CORRODED

  14. Pass82,258 miles (+6,395)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    82,258 miles
    Test number
    745825244463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass75,863 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    75,863 miles
    Test number
    308930584457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail75,863 miles (+7,306)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,863 miles
    Test number
    915670884231
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.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 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)

  17. Pass68,557 miles (+9,608)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    68,557 miles
    Test number
    325355393266
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  18. Pass58,949 miles (+9,926)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    58,949 miles
    Test number
    187329662242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass49,023 miles (+9,697)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    49,023 miles
    Test number
    755158241284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass39,326 miles (+9,534)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    39,326 miles
    Test number
    221400060285
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass29,792 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    29,792 miles
    Test number
    111636689223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB56 NHM

Does LB56 NHM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB56 NHM is valid until 20 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB56 NHM?
The MOT on LB56 NHM is valid until 20 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 NHM done?
LB56 NHM was recorded at 108,408 miles at its MOT on 27 Jul 2026, an average of 4,683 miles a year.
Has LB56 NHM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 NHM has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Aug 2021.
Has the mileage on LB56 NHM 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 NHM find?
LB56 NHM passed its latest MOT on 27 Jul 2026 with 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: front upper windscreen wiper blade defective slight smear both wipers; offside front upper anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front oil leak, but not excessive, and 4 more.

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