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Saab 9-5

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 2,290 cc

LD08 BBNMOT history

LD08 BBN is a black petrol Saab 9-5 first used on 28 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jan 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 136,171 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Jan 2027
Mileage
136,171 mi
At MOT on 23 Jan 2026
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,971 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 BBN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,290 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
28 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD08 BBN was last recorded at 136,171 miles on 23 Jan 2026, 4,462 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
131,709 miles · 14 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
4,462 miles
Average per year
6,971 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 136,171 miles
  • 2025 – 131,709 miles
  • 2024 – 126,520 miles
  • 2023 – 120,662 miles
  • 2021 – 115,841 miles
  • 2020 – 110,123 miles
  • 2019 – 106,714 miles
  • 2018 – 100,945 miles
  • 2017 – 95,488 miles
  • 2016 – 89,132 miles
  • 2015 – 79,933 miles
  • 2014 – 70,498 miles
  • 2013 – 53,359 miles
  • 2012 – 42,639 miles
  • 2011 – 32,702 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,171 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront bumper has damage
  • AdvisoryFront suspension corroded
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear suspension corroded
  • AdvisoryFront gearbox stabilizer rubber mount worn

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.

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

20 tests since 22 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass136,171 miles15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    136,171 miles
    Test number
    412174251562
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront bumper has damage
    • AdvisoryFront suspension corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension corroded
    • AdvisoryFront gearbox stabilizer rubber mount worn

  2. Fail136,171 miles (+4,462)1 dangerous15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,171 miles
    Test number
    543556634254
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront bumper has damage
    • AdvisoryFront suspension corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension corroded
    • AdvisoryFront gearbox stabilizer rubber mount worn

  3. Pass131,709 miles (+5,189)15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    131,709 miles
    Test number
    393347858347
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass126,520 miles (+5,858)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    126,520 miles
    Test number
    422330267148
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass120,662 miles (+4,821)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    120,662 miles
    Test number
    945436293577

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass115,841 miles (+5,718)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    115,841 miles
    Test number
    235361005159
    • AdvisoryExhaust System Corroded
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From Center Box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass110,123 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    110,123 miles
    Test number
    648897843379
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded with minor leaks (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Fail110,123 miles (+3,409)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,123 miles
    Test number
    771413815676
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded with minor leaks (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass106,714 miles (+5,769)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    106,714 miles
    Test number
    979366837745

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass100,945 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    100,945 miles
    Test number
    124712086212
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Fail100,945 miles (+5,457)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,945 miles
    Test number
    700720744294
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass95,488 miles (+6,356)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    95,488 miles
    Test number
    276689934792
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc pads very worn
    • AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

  13. Pass89,132 miles (+9,199)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    89,132 miles
    Test number
    721855414331
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear outersome corrosion of the rear silensor outer skin.

  14. Pass79,933 miles (+9,435)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    79,933 miles
    Test number
    353200248836

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass70,498 miles (+6,773)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    70,498 miles
    Test number
    665411124392
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteExhaust heatshield insecure

  16. Pass63,725 miles (+10,366)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    63,725 miles
    Test number
    107852754429
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass53,359 miles (+10,720)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    53,359 miles
    Test number
    147106953097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass42,639 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    42,639 miles
    Test number
    195918952498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail42,639 miles (+9,937)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,639 miles
    Test number
    829358052099
    • FailureFront Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  20. Pass32,702 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    32,702 miles
    Test number
    438741481013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD08 BBN

Does LD08 BBN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD08 BBN is valid until 22 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD08 BBN?
The MOT on LD08 BBN is valid until 22 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD08 BBN done?
LD08 BBN was recorded at 136,171 miles at its MOT on 23 Jan 2026, an average of 6,971 miles a year.
Has LD08 BBN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 BBN has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LD08 BBN 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 BBN find?
LD08 BBN passed its latest MOT on 23 Jan 2026 with 15 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; front bumper has damage; front suspension corroded, and 12 more.

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