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Saab 9-5

Blue · Petrol · 2006 · 2,290 cc

LD56 FLEMOT history

LD56 FLE is a blue petrol Saab 9-5 first used on 22 Sept 2006. Its MOT expired on 8 Apr 2026 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 129,716 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Apr 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 8 Apr 2026
Mileage
129,716 mi
At MOT on 9 Apr 2025
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,627 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD56 FLE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,290 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
22 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD56 FLE was last recorded at 129,716 miles on 9 Apr 2025, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
129,713 miles · 27 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
6,627 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 129,716 miles
  • 2024 – 129,420 miles
  • 2023 – 122,554 miles
  • 2022 – 113,318 miles
  • 2021 – 104,062 miles
  • 2020 – 98,839 miles
  • 2019 – 86,198 miles
  • 2018 – 71,963 miles
  • 2017 – 63,120 miles
  • 2016 – 58,505 miles
  • 2015 – 53,720 miles
  • 2013 – 51,686 miles
  • 2012 – 44,144 miles
  • 2011 – 37,893 miles
  • 2010 – 32,248 miles
  • 2009 – 27,332 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,716 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

24 tests since 27 Oct 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass129,716 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    129,716 miles
    Test number
    265668715527
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Fail129,713 miles (+293)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,713 miles
    Test number
    520563297999
    • MajorCentral Front Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Pass129,420 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    129,420 miles
    Test number
    509151121500
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail129,420 miles (+6,866)2 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,420 miles
    Test number
    267448860238
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass122,554 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    122,554 miles
    Test number
    569209631276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail122,554 miles (+9,236)2 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,554 miles
    Test number
    934424713320
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  7. Pass113,318 miles (+45)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    113,318 miles
    Test number
    259584806515

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail113,273 miles (+9,211)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,273 miles
    Test number
    779206824766
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  9. Pass104,062 miles (+5,223)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    104,062 miles
    Test number
    845440665426
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass98,839 miles (+12,641)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    98,839 miles
    Test number
    908480065385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass86,198 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    86,198 miles
    Test number
    510355621714

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail86,198 miles (+14,235)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,198 miles
    Test number
    462105014014
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass71,963 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    71,963 miles
    Test number
    470823892401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail71,963 miles (+8,843)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,963 miles
    Test number
    398997611171
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass63,120 miles (+4,615)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    63,120 miles
    Test number
    966707681143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass58,505 miles (+4,785)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    58,505 miles
    Test number
    152395199431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass53,720 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    53,720 miles
    Test number
    736618235076
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail53,720 miles (+2,034)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,720 miles
    Test number
    448568135055
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  19. Pass51,686 miles (+7,542)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    51,686 miles
    Test number
    105006323341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass44,144 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    44,144 miles
    Test number
    207085002358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail44,143 miles (+6,250)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,143 miles
    Test number
    705325702311
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  22. Pass37,893 miles (+5,645)6 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    37,893 miles
    Test number
    487967791211
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteBoth front brake discs worn
    • NoteBoth rear brake discs worn
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing low
    • NoteOffside rear tyre wearing low

  23. Pass32,248 miles (+4,916)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    32,248 miles
    Test number
    591454290250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass27,332 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    27,332 miles
    Test number
    271110309365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD56 FLE

Does LD56 FLE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD56 FLE expired on 8 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD56 FLE?
The MOT on LD56 FLE expired on 8 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD56 FLE done?
LD56 FLE was recorded at 129,716 miles at its MOT on 9 Apr 2025, an average of 6,627 miles a year.
Has LD56 FLE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD56 FLE has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on LD56 FLE 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 LD56 FLE find?
LD56 FLE passed its latest MOT on 9 Apr 2025 with 1 advisory: offside front service brake binding but not excessively.

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