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Saab 9-5

Blue · Petrol · 2006 · 1,990 cc

LD56 LDFMOT history

LD56 LDF is a blue petrol Saab 9-5 first used on 28 Sept 2006. Its MOT expired on 19 Aug 2026 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 114,587 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Aug 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 19 Aug 2026
Mileage
114,587 mi
At MOT on 12 Aug 2025
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,612 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD56 LDF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,990 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
28 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD56 LDF was last recorded at 114,587 miles on 12 Aug 2025, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,584 miles · 2 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
4,612 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 114,587 miles
  • 2024 – 109,964 miles
  • 2023 – 101,798 miles
  • 2022 – 97,802 miles
  • 2021 – 94,279 miles
  • 2020 – 91,373 miles
  • 2019 – 88,780 miles
  • 2018 – 85,985 miles
  • 2017 – 81,383 miles
  • 2016 – 77,698 miles
  • 2015 – 74,238 miles
  • 2014 – 66,743 miles
  • 2013 – 58,467 miles
  • 2012 – 53,996 miles
  • 2011 – 49,540 miles
  • 2010 – 45,161 miles
  • 2009 – 40,899 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,587 miles
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing body corroded (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRearbox in poor conditionRecorded 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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rose joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Heavily corroded body

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

26 tests since 20 Aug 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,587 miles (+3)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    114,587 miles
    Test number
    237080855499
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing body corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRearbox in poor condition

  2. Fail114,584 miles (+4,620)4 major2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,584 miles
    Test number
    639198062585
    • MajorBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush split away from housing completly (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush split away from housing completly (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing body corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRearbox in poor condition

  3. Pass109,964 miles (+4)13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    109,964 miles
    Test number
    515104498276
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rose joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Heavily corroded body (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear silencer outer skin corroded

  4. Fail109,960 miles (+8,162)1 dangerous5 major14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,960 miles
    Test number
    618841545325
    • DangerousOffside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rose joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Heavily corroded body (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear silencer outer skin corroded
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  5. Pass101,798 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    101,798 miles
    Test number
    964218761251
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Fail101,798 miles (+3,996)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,798 miles
    Test number
    960622483848
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass97,802 miles (+3,523)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    97,802 miles
    Test number
    756890945722
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass94,279 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    94,279 miles
    Test number
    494074100005
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail94,278 miles (+2,905)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,278 miles
    Test number
    143496429547
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass91,373 miles (+2,593)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    91,373 miles
    Test number
    269152710441
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass88,780 miles (+2,795)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    88,780 miles
    Test number
    119584946191
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  12. Pass85,985 miles (+4,602)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    85,985 miles
    Test number
    486458671269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass81,383 miles (+3,685)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    81,383 miles
    Test number
    851669791769
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass77,698 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    77,698 miles
    Test number
    899047732115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail77,698 miles (+3,460)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,698 miles
    Test number
    862843446599
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

  16. Pass74,238 miles (+7,495)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    74,238 miles
    Test number
    368899805408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail66,743 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,743 miles
    Test number
    536443004243
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  18. Pass66,743 miles (+8,276)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    66,743 miles
    Test number
    579233804218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass58,467 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    58,467 miles
    Test number
    145805513226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail58,467 miles (+4,471)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,467 miles
    Test number
    808715413212
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

  21. Pass53,996 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    53,996 miles
    Test number
    125220322227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail53,996 miles (+4,456)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,996 miles
    Test number
    545350622257
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

  23. Pass49,540 miles (+4,379)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    49,540 miles
    Test number
    888948721230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass45,161 miles (+4,262)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    45,161 miles
    Test number
    293105510266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass40,899 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    40,899 miles
    Test number
    221032339289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail40,899 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,899 miles
    Test number
    450822239290
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Questions about LD56 LDF

Does LD56 LDF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD56 LDF expired on 19 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD56 LDF?
The MOT on LD56 LDF expired on 19 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD56 LDF done?
LD56 LDF was recorded at 114,587 miles at its MOT on 12 Aug 2025, an average of 4,612 miles a year.
Has LD56 LDF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD56 LDF has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on LD56 LDF 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 LDF find?
LD56 LDF passed its latest MOT on 12 Aug 2025 with 2 minor defects and 7 advisories: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside headlamp lens slightly defective; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread, and 6 more.

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