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Saab 9-5

Blue · Petrol · 2006 · 2,290 cc

LD56 FOAMOT history

LD56 FOA is a blue petrol Saab 9-5 first used on 20 Sept 2006. Its MOT is valid until 9 Aug 2027 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 98,346 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Aug 2027
Mileage
98,346 mi
At MOT on 10 Aug 2026
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,465 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD56 FOA
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
20 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD56 FOA was last recorded at 98,346 miles on 10 Aug 2026, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,340 miles · 2 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
4,465 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 98,346 miles
  • 2025 – 94,772 miles
  • 2024 – 92,792 miles
  • 2023 – 89,493 miles
  • 2022 – 87,082 miles
  • 2019 – 85,411 miles
  • 2018 – 83,252 miles
  • 2017 – 80,019 miles
  • 2016 – 75,786 miles
  • 2015 – 71,231 miles
  • 2014 – 67,366 miles
  • 2013 – 62,005 miles
  • 2012 – 56,369 miles
  • 2011 – 44,528 miles
  • 2010 – 31,544 miles
  • 2009 – 23,249 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,346 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Rear silencer deteriorated

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2016–2024

  • Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2013

Full MOT history

19 tests since 15 Oct 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,346 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    98,346 miles
    Test number
    759493427585

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail98,340 miles (+3,568)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,340 miles
    Test number
    625125791374
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. Pass94,772 miles (+1,980)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    94,772 miles
    Test number
    371400568679
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust outer casing
  4. Pass92,792 miles (+3,299)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    92,792 miles
    Test number
    941737367632
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear silencer deteriorated
  5. Pass89,493 miles (+32)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    89,493 miles
    Test number
    308231667758
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box outer skin corroded
  6. Fail89,461 miles (+2,379)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,461 miles
    Test number
    200077006798
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box outer skin corroded
  7. Pass87,082 miles (+1,671)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    87,082 miles
    Test number
    597170983069
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear silencer deteriorated
  8. Pass85,411 miles (+2,159)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    85,411 miles
    Test number
    615237914253
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear silencer deteriorated
  9. Pass83,252 miles (+3,233)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    83,252 miles
    Test number
    963812014161
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear silencer deteriorated
  10. Pass80,019 miles (+4,233)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    80,019 miles
    Test number
    279122439931
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear silencer deteriorated
  11. Pass75,786 miles (+4,555)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    75,786 miles
    Test number
    549461832541
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear silencer deteriorated
  12. Pass71,231 miles (+3,865)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    71,231 miles
    Test number
    443275733163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass67,366 miles (+5,361)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    67,366 miles
    Test number
    496310734353
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine managent light on
  14. Pass62,005 miles (+5,636)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    62,005 miles
    Test number
    576639813347
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUneven wear offside rear tyre
  15. Pass56,369 miles (+11,841)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    56,369 miles
    Test number
    706382432357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass44,528 miles (+12,984)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    44,528 miles
    Test number
    867184631312
    • 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)
  17. Pass31,544 miles (+8,295)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    31,544 miles
    Test number
    461324930327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass23,249 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    23,249 miles
    Test number
    280468089212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail23,249 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,249 miles
    Test number
    963998889289
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Questions about LD56 FOA

Does LD56 FOA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD56 FOA is valid until 9 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD56 FOA?
The MOT on LD56 FOA is valid until 9 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD56 FOA done?
LD56 FOA was recorded at 98,346 miles at its MOT on 10 Aug 2026, an average of 4,465 miles a year.
Has LD56 FOA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD56 FOA has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on LD56 FOA 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 FOA find?
LD56 FOA passed its latest MOT on 10 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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