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Saab 9-5

Silver · Petrol · 2006 · 2,290 cc

LD56 LDJMOT history

LD56 LDJ is a silver petrol Saab 9-5 first used on 28 Sept 2006. Its MOT expired on 6 Dec 2024 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 138,086 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Nov 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 6 Dec 2024
Mileage
138,086 mi
At MOT on 29 Nov 2023
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,632 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD56 LDJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,290 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
28 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Dec 2024
Latest MOT test
29 Nov 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD56 LDJ was last recorded at 138,086 miles on 29 Nov 2023, 800 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
137,286 miles · 30 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
800 miles
Average per year
6,632 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 138,086 miles
  • 2022 – 137,286 miles
  • 2021 – 136,701 miles
  • 2020 – 136,217 miles
  • 2019 – 131,626 miles
  • 2018 – 128,835 miles
  • 2017 – 124,636 miles
  • 2016 – 117,005 miles
  • 2015 – 109,525 miles
  • 2014 – 101,735 miles
  • 2013 – 94,790 miles
  • 2012 – 85,597 miles
  • 2011 – 78,261 miles
  • 2010 – 62,851 miles
  • 2009 – 43,643 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,086 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security and rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all suspension arms upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security and sill covers fitted (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryAll mechanical items corroded

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 Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all suspension arms connected to frame

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

19 tests since 2 Sept 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,086 miles (+800)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    138,086 miles
    Test number
    140203316068
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security and rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all suspension arms upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security and sill covers fitted (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll mechanical items corroded

  2. Pass137,286 miles (+3)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    137,286 miles
    Test number
    644448427519
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all suspension arms connected to frame (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s and n/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front shocks corroded

  3. Fail137,283 miles (+582)2 dangerous1 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,283 miles
    Test number
    334142273670
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii))
    • MajorRear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect both rear and leaking (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all suspension arms connected to frame (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s and n/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front shocks corroded

  4. Pass136,701 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    136,701 miles
    Test number
    942595954767
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe and suspension arms rusty

  5. Fail136,698 miles (+481)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,698 miles
    Test number
    958431979823
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe and suspension arms rusty

  6. Pass136,217 miles (+4,591)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    136,217 miles
    Test number
    405371282796
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Pass131,626 miles (+2,791)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    131,626 miles
    Test number
    572832411632
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  8. Pass128,835 miles (+4,199)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    128,835 miles
    Test number
    529707952042
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass124,636 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    124,636 miles
    Test number
    526366731186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail124,636 miles (+7,631)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,636 miles
    Test number
    793304629416
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass117,005 miles (+7,480)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    117,005 miles
    Test number
    200224680257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass109,525 miles (+7,790)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    109,525 miles
    Test number
    875549265173
    • NoteOil leak

  13. Fail101,735 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,735 miles
    Test number
    288757074112
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  14. Pass101,735 miles (+6,945)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    101,735 miles
    Test number
    775797474111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass94,790 miles (+9,193)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    94,790 miles
    Test number
    285038173140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass85,597 miles (+7,336)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    85,597 miles
    Test number
    505134292113
    • NoteExhaust system corroded
    • NoteRear discs corroded on edges

  17. Pass78,261 miles (+15,410)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    78,261 miles
    Test number
    528224671175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass62,851 miles (+19,208)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    62,851 miles
    Test number
    960419750225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass43,643 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    43,643 miles
    Test number
    463635449208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD56 LDJ

Does LD56 LDJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD56 LDJ expired on 6 Dec 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD56 LDJ?
The MOT on LD56 LDJ expired on 6 Dec 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD56 LDJ done?
LD56 LDJ was recorded at 138,086 miles at its MOT on 29 Nov 2023, an average of 6,632 miles a year.
Has LD56 LDJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD56 LDJ has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on LD56 LDJ 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 LDJ find?
LD56 LDJ passed its latest MOT on 29 Nov 2023 with 11 advisories: front coil spring corroded; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both, and 8 more.

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