Saab 9-5
Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 2,290 cc
LD53 ZZEMOT history
LD53 ZZE is a blue petrol Saab 9-5 first used on 29 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 12 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 32 MOT tests, with 132,972 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 12 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 132,972 mi
- At MOT on 13 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 32
- 21 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 5,779 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LD53 ZZE
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Saab
- Model
- 9-5
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,290 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 29 Sept 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 12 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 13 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LD53 ZZE was last recorded at 132,972 miles on 13 Oct 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Sept 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 132,972 miles · 30 Sept 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 5,779 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 132,972 miles
- 2025 – 128,439 miles
- 2024 – 124,056 miles
- 2023 – 120,252 miles
- 2022 – 116,319 miles
- 2021 – 111,098 miles
- 2020 – 108,358 miles
- 2019 – 104,171 miles
- 2018 – 100,761 miles
- 2017 – 97,445 miles
- 2016 – 91,542 miles
- 2015 – 80,619 miles
- 2014 – 72,029 miles
- 2013 – 63,620 miles
- 2012 – 56,613 miles
- 2011 – 51,350 miles
- 2010 – 44,023 miles
- 2009 – 37,438 miles
- 2008 – 30,506 miles
- 2007 – 23,587 miles
- 2006 – 17,038 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass132,972 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect
Major5 MOTs, 2020–2025
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect
Major5 MOTs, 2020–2025
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
32 tests since 21 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass132,972 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 132,972 miles
- Test number
- 242577492219
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail132,972 miles (+4,533)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 132,972 miles
- Test number
- 800321976794
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer doorsill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Pass128,439 miles (+3)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 128,439 miles
- Test number
- 148591703190
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail128,436 miles (+4,380)2 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,436 miles
- Test number
- 880607633285
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass124,056 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 124,056 miles
- Test number
- 596989060938
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail124,056 miles (+3,804)3 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,056 miles
- Test number
- 532754073073
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass120,252 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 120,252 miles
- Test number
- 340746176244
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Fail120,252 miles (+3,933)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,252 miles
- Test number
- 423380457475
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Pass116,319 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 116,319 miles
- Test number
- 362956060971
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer door sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail116,319 miles (+5,221)3 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,319 miles
- Test number
- 207653994669
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength door sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass111,098 miles (+2,740)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 111,098 miles
- Test number
- 392274722107
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Pass108,358 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 108,358 miles
- Test number
- 922199268529
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail108,358 miles (+4,187)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,358 miles
- Test number
- 645874871536
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Pass104,171 miles (+3,410)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 104,171 miles
- Test number
- 154017971076
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material font to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Pass100,761 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 100,761 miles
- Test number
- 839931692549
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail100,761 miles (+3,316)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,761 miles
- Test number
- 163237340830
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
Pass97,445 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 97,445 miles
- Test number
- 713464198658
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail97,445 miles (+5,903)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,445 miles
- Test number
- 460342626355
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Pass91,542 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 91,542 miles
- Test number
- 931977674568
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Fail91,542 miles (+10,923)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,542 miles
- Test number
- 761304746570
- FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Pass80,619 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 80,619 miles
- Test number
- 610259670194
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail80,619 miles (+8,590)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,619 miles
- Test number
- 325933748220
- FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Pass72,029 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 72,029 miles
- Test number
- 237696954256
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail72,029 miles (+8,409)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,029 miles
- Test number
- 908036754266
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass63,620 miles (+7,007)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 63,620 miles
- Test number
- 748132043293
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass56,613 miles (+5,263)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 56,613 miles
- Test number
- 465836052258
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Pass51,350 miles (+7,327)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 51,350 miles
- Test number
- 389472361445
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass44,023 miles (+6,585)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 44,023 miles
- Test number
- 644764240238
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,438 miles (+6,932)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 37,438 miles
- Test number
- 344091869480
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,506 miles (+6,919)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 30,506 miles
- Test number
- 671316068259
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,587 miles (+6,549)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 23,587 miles
- Test number
- 581572567286
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,038 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 17,038 miles
- Test number
- 593004166291
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LD53 ZZE
- Does LD53 ZZE currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD53 ZZE is valid until 12 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LD53 ZZE?
- The MOT on LD53 ZZE is valid until 12 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LD53 ZZE done?
- LD53 ZZE was recorded at 132,972 miles at its MOT on 13 Oct 2026, an average of 5,779 miles a year.
- Has LD53 ZZE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LD53 ZZE has failed 11 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Sept 2026.
- Has the mileage on LD53 ZZE 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 LD53 ZZE find?
- LD53 ZZE passed its latest MOT on 13 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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