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Saab 9-5 Vector Sport 2.0T

Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 1,990 cc

LD08 BBJMOT history

LD08 BBJ is a blue petrol Saab 9-5 Vector Sport 2.0T first used on 17 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 4 Aug 2026 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 125,997 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jul 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 4 Aug 2026
Mileage
125,997 mi
At MOT on 22 Jul 2025
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,048 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 BBJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-5 Vector Sport 2.0T
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,990 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
17 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD08 BBJ was last recorded at 125,997 miles on 22 Jul 2025, 3,500 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,497 miles · 5 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
3,500 miles
Average per year
5,048 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 125,997 miles
  • 2024 – 122,497 miles
  • 2023 – 117,165 miles
  • 2022 – 116,049 miles
  • 2021 – 112,209 miles
  • 2020 – 110,377 miles
  • 2019 – 106,908 miles
  • 2018 – 103,540 miles
  • 2017 – 100,312 miles
  • 2016 – 95,957 miles
  • 2015 – 91,324 miles
  • 2014 – 85,470 miles
  • 2013 – 81,561 miles
  • 2012 – 77,456 miles
  • 2011 – 53,809 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,997 miles
  • 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))

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2017

Full MOT history

21 tests since 4 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,997 miles (+3,500)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    125,997 miles
    Test number
    696857448131
    • 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))

  2. Pass122,497 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    122,497 miles
    Test number
    669133315522

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail122,483 miles (+1,330)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,483 miles
    Test number
    257865176045
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass121,153 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    121,153 miles
    Test number
    955726384845
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm 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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail121,153 miles (+3,988)1 major1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,153 miles
    Test number
    553271691100
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam with side ligts (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam with side lights (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm 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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass117,165 miles (+1,116)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    117,165 miles
    Test number
    921152184252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass116,049 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2023
    Odometer
    116,049 miles
    Test number
    475486765435
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail116,049 miles (+3,840)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,049 miles
    Test number
    223336447327
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass112,209 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2022
    Odometer
    112,209 miles
    Test number
    805353894797
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront both fog light lens damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer corroded

  10. Fail112,208 miles (+1,831)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,208 miles
    Test number
    382004429587
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront both fog light lens damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer corroded

  11. Pass110,377 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2021
    Odometer
    110,377 miles
    Test number
    425575352358
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer rose bushes, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer rose bushes, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Fail110,367 miles (+3,459)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,367 miles
    Test number
    891086929271
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer rose bushes, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer rose bushes, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass106,908 miles (+3,368)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    106,908 miles
    Test number
    244800933704
    • AdvisoryRear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper rose joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Pass103,540 miles (+3,228)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    103,540 miles
    Test number
    692301859683
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  15. Pass100,312 miles (+4,355)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    100,312 miles
    Test number
    581061626874
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyres worn on inner edges

  16. Pass95,957 miles (+4,633)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    95,957 miles
    Test number
    514197026575
    • AdvisoryEngine covers under trays and plastic sill covers fitted

  17. Pass91,324 miles (+5,854)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    91,324 miles
    Test number
    178718195445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass85,470 miles (+3,909)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    85,470 miles
    Test number
    849310394074
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass81,561 miles (+4,105)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    81,561 miles
    Test number
    897189793041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass77,456 miles (+23,647)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    77,456 miles
    Test number
    606934782054
    • 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)

  21. Pass53,809 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    53,809 miles
    Test number
    106774191484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD08 BBJ

Does LD08 BBJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD08 BBJ expired on 4 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD08 BBJ?
The MOT on LD08 BBJ expired on 4 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD08 BBJ done?
LD08 BBJ was recorded at 125,997 miles at its MOT on 22 Jul 2025, an average of 5,048 miles a year.
Has LD08 BBJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 BBJ has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on LD08 BBJ 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 LD08 BBJ find?
LD08 BBJ passed its latest MOT on 22 Jul 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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