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Saab 9-5

Black · Diesel · 2007 · 1,910 cc

LB57 NPUMOT history

LB57 NPU is a black diesel Saab 9-5 first used on 27 Dec 2007. Its MOT expired on 8 Nov 2023 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 108,283 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Nov 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 8 Nov 2023
Mileage
108,283 mi
At MOT on 9 Nov 2022
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,042 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB57 NPU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,910 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
27 Dec 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
9 Nov 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB57 NPU was last recorded at 108,283 miles on 9 Nov 2022, 88 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Aug 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 20 Sept 2013: 86,450 miles, lower than 86,458 miles on 16 Sept 2013.

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
108,195 miles · 24 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
88 miles
Average per year
5,042 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 108,283 miles
  • 2021 – 95,224 miles
  • 2020 – 94,625 miles
  • 2019 – 94,307 miles
  • 2018 – 92,809 miles
  • 2017 – 91,861 miles
  • 2016 – 90,824 miles
  • 2015 – 90,045 miles
  • 2014 – 89,017 miles
  • 2013 – 86,450 miles
  • 2012 – 83,373 miles
  • 2011 – 70,435 miles
  • 2010 – 48,274 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,283 miles

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.

  • Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

20 tests since 15 Dec 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass108,283 miles (+88)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    108,283 miles
    Test number
    890272196460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail108,195 miles (+12,971)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,195 miles
    Test number
    614490847812
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass95,224 miles (+599)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    95,224 miles
    Test number
    709138611552
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  4. Pass94,625 miles (+318)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    94,625 miles
    Test number
    172038202476
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened spring seat (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened spring seat (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. Pass94,307 miles (+31)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    94,307 miles
    Test number
    666326773886
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  6. Fail94,276 miles (+1,467)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,276 miles
    Test number
    330796341110
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius type arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rose type bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm type (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rose type bush, strong advise. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass92,809 miles (+63)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    92,809 miles
    Test number
    247707992597
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  8. Fail92,746 miles (+885)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,746 miles
    Test number
    285192725786
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn top outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass91,861 miles (+52)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    91,861 miles
    Test number
    303625162176
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to rear brake discs
    • AdvisoryStonechips to windscreen
  10. Fail91,809 miles (+985)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,809 miles
    Test number
    998898358609
    • FailureNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to rear brake discs
    • AdvisoryStonechips to windscreen
  11. Pass90,824 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    90,824 miles
    Test number
    542423130514
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryStone chips to windscreen
  12. Fail90,824 miles (+779)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,824 miles
    Test number
    145913365140
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryStone chips to windscreen
  13. Pass90,045 miles (+1,028)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    90,045 miles
    Test number
    162405364353
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted
    • AdvisoryLimited life rear tyres
  14. Pass89,017 miles (+2,567)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    89,017 miles
    Test number
    648487064223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass86,450 miles (-8)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    86,450 miles
    Test number
    379883663201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail86,458 miles (+3,085)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,458 miles
    Test number
    138439553252
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  17. Pass83,373 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    83,373 miles
    Test number
    379783782439
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  18. Fail83,373 miles (+12,938)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,373 miles
    Test number
    349972482277
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  19. Pass70,435 miles (+22,161)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    70,435 miles
    Test number
    947211741358
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  20. Pass48,274 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    48,274 miles
    Test number
    553939440392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB57 NPU

Does LB57 NPU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB57 NPU expired on 8 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB57 NPU?
The MOT on LB57 NPU expired on 8 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB57 NPU done?
LB57 NPU was recorded at 108,283 miles at its MOT on 9 Nov 2022, an average of 5,042 miles a year.
Has LB57 NPU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB57 NPU has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on LB57 NPU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 20 Sept 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB57 NPU find?
LB57 NPU passed its latest MOT on 9 Nov 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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