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Saab 9-5

Red · Petrol · 2006 · 2,290 cc

LR55 VLVMOT history

LR55 VLV is a red petrol Saab 9-5 first used on 26 Jan 2006. Its MOT is valid until 16 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 19 MOT tests, with 51,934 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Mar 2027
Mileage
51,934 mi
At MOT on 11 Mar 2026
MOT tests
19
18 passed · 1 failed
Per year
2,026 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR55 VLV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-5
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,290 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
26 Jan 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR55 VLV was last recorded at 51,934 miles on 11 Mar 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
51,932 miles · 14 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
2,026 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 51,934 miles
  • 2025 – 51,932 miles
  • 2024 – 51,925 miles
  • 2023 – 51,873 miles
  • 2022 – 51,854 miles
  • 2021 – 51,599 miles
  • 2020 – 51,369 miles
  • 2019 – 50,671 miles
  • 2018 – 49,827 miles
  • 2017 – 48,983 miles
  • 2016 – 48,013 miles
  • 2015 – 47,174 miles
  • 2014 – 46,236 miles
  • 2013 – 45,318 miles
  • 2012 – 42,211 miles
  • 2011 – 30,048 miles
  • 2010 – 21,826 miles
  • 2009 – 17,294 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass51,934 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022

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 and rear suspension corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

19 tests since 4 Feb 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass51,934 miles (+2)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    51,934 miles
    Test number
    195399318507
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass51,932 miles (+7)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    51,932 miles
    Test number
    763392485700
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass51,925 miles (+52)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    51,925 miles
    Test number
    910752560818
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass51,873 miles (+19)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    51,873 miles
    Test number
    500729260791
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass51,854 miles (+255)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    51,854 miles
    Test number
    994574705507
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All 4 rear ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass51,599 miles (+230)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    51,599 miles
    Test number
    634033280630
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass51,369 miles (+698)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    51,369 miles
    Test number
    481415582350
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass50,671 miles (+844)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    50,671 miles
    Test number
    974001250125
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass49,827 miles (+844)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    49,827 miles
    Test number
    418360984029
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  10. Pass48,983 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    48,983 miles
    Test number
    445221662523
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Fail48,982 miles (+969)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,982 miles
    Test number
    339516985782
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFuel filter corroded

  12. Pass48,013 miles (+839)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    48,013 miles
    Test number
    660400299028
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a small deep cut in tread
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass47,174 miles (+938)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    47,174 miles
    Test number
    519795035060
    • NoteBoth front tyres slight worn outer edges
    • NoteNearside rear tyre has chunk out of outer sidewall not showing cords

  14. Pass46,236 miles (+918)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    46,236 miles
    Test number
    149835434449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass45,318 miles (+3,107)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    45,318 miles
    Test number
    488515833043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass42,211 miles (+12,163)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    42,211 miles
    Test number
    189632412420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass30,048 miles (+8,222)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    30,048 miles
    Test number
    727821121012
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass21,826 miles (+4,532)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    21,826 miles
    Test number
    191975620028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass17,294 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    17,294 miles
    Test number
    664425039069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR55 VLV

Does LR55 VLV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR55 VLV is valid until 16 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR55 VLV?
The MOT on LR55 VLV is valid until 16 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR55 VLV done?
LR55 VLV was recorded at 51,934 miles at its MOT on 11 Mar 2026, an average of 2,026 miles a year.
Has LR55 VLV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR55 VLV has failed 1 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Mar 2017.
Has the mileage on LR55 VLV 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 LR55 VLV find?
LR55 VLV passed its latest MOT on 11 Mar 2026 with 9 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 6 more.

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