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Saab 9-5

Silver · Diesel · 2009 · 1,910 cc

LS09 LYWMOT history

LS09 LYW is a silver diesel Saab 9-5 first used on 27 Jun 2009. Its MOT is valid until 8 Aug 2027 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 169,522 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Aug 2027
Mileage
169,522 mi
At MOT on 8 Aug 2026
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
8,961 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS09 LYW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,910 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
27 Jun 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS09 LYW was last recorded at 169,522 miles on 8 Aug 2026, 2,761 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
166,761 miles · 1 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
2,761 miles
Average per year
8,961 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 169,522 miles
  • 2025 – 166,761 miles
  • 2024 – 162,125 miles
  • 2023 – 155,815 miles
  • 2022 – 151,569 miles
  • 2021 – 146,980 miles
  • 2020 – 141,242 miles
  • 2019 – 132,614 miles
  • 2018 – 123,284 miles
  • 2017 – 114,295 miles
  • 2016 – 102,521 miles
  • 2015 – 90,526 miles
  • 2014 – 76,313 miles
  • 2013 – 59,132 miles
  • 2012 – 42,712 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass169,522 miles
  • AdvisoryAll steering & suspension shows general age & corrosion
  • AdvisoryBoth sides front shock absorbers slightly reduced damping effectRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryBoth sides rear shock absorbers starting to corrode
  • AdvisoryBoth sides rear suspension arm to body mount bushes perishingRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryExhaust heavily corrodedRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside front wheel rim dented on inner edgeRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside rear suspension coil spring corrodingRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear subframe & attached components corrodingRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisorySmall chips to windscreenRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

Full MOT history

23 tests since 13 Jun 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass169,522 miles (+2,761)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    169,522 miles
    Test number
    875438312612
    • AdvisoryAll steering & suspension shows general age & corrosion
    • AdvisoryBoth sides front shock absorbers slightly reduced damping effect
    • AdvisoryBoth sides rear shock absorbers starting to corrode
    • AdvisoryBoth sides rear suspension arm to body mount bushes perishing
    • AdvisoryExhaust heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside front wheel rim dented on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside rear suspension coil spring corroding
    • AdvisoryRear subframe & attached components corroding
    • AdvisorySmall chips to windscreen

  2. Pass166,761 miles (+4,636)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    166,761 miles
    Test number
    741916395535
    • AdvisoryBoth sides front shock absorbers slightly reduced damping effect
    • AdvisoryBoth sides rear suspension arm to body mount bushes perishing
    • AdvisoryExhaust heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside front wheel rim dented on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside rear suspension coil spring corroding
    • AdvisoryRear subframe & attached components corroding
    • AdvisorySmall chips to windscreen

  3. Pass162,125 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    162,125 miles
    Test number
    972347373872
    • AdvisoryBoth sides front shock absorbers slightly reduced damping effect
    • AdvisoryBoth sides rear suspension arm to body mount bushes perishing
    • AdvisoryExhaust heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside front outer driveshaft cv gaiter slight leak
    • AdvisoryOffside rear suspension coil spring corroding
    • AdvisoryOffside rear suspension coil spring corroding
    • AdvisoryRear subframe & attached components corroding
    • AdvisorySmall chips to windscreen

  4. Fail162,125 miles (+6,310)2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,125 miles
    Test number
    895963020222
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth sides front shock absorbers slightly reduced damping effect
    • AdvisoryBoth sides rear suspension arm to body mount bushes perishing
    • AdvisoryExhaust heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside front outer driveshaft cv gaiter slight leak
    • AdvisoryOffside rear suspension coil spring corroding
    • AdvisoryOffside rear suspension coil spring corroding
    • AdvisoryRear subframe & attached components corroding
    • AdvisorySmall chips to windscreen

  5. Pass155,815 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    155,815 miles
    Test number
    391514308732

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail155,815 miles (+4,246)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,815 miles
    Test number
    959138260311
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass151,569 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    151,569 miles
    Test number
    902597912323
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail151,569 miles (+4,589)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,569 miles
    Test number
    239349353476
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFuel system component leaking Filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass146,980 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    146,980 miles
    Test number
    252120260893
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Fail146,980 miles (+5,738)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,980 miles
    Test number
    899400576938
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass141,242 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    141,242 miles
    Test number
    588264631902

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail141,242 miles (+8,628)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,242 miles
    Test number
    103321396310
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass132,614 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    132,614 miles
    Test number
    254960030955

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail132,614 miles (+9,330)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,614 miles
    Test number
    122288027901
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  15. Pass123,284 miles (+8,989)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    123,284 miles
    Test number
    472923297241
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  16. Pass114,295 miles (+11,774)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    114,295 miles
    Test number
    579829021748
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass102,521 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    102,521 miles
    Test number
    764111177771
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyer

  18. Fail102,521 miles (+11,995)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,521 miles
    Test number
    895564624823
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyer

  19. Pass90,526 miles (+14,213)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    90,526 miles
    Test number
    276484675102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass76,313 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    76,313 miles
    Test number
    296691064407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail76,313 miles (+17,181)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,313 miles
    Test number
    747641564107
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  22. Pass59,132 miles (+16,420)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    59,132 miles
    Test number
    237615063483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass42,712 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    42,712 miles
    Test number
    937425762191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS09 LYW

Does LS09 LYW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS09 LYW is valid until 8 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS09 LYW?
The MOT on LS09 LYW is valid until 8 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS09 LYW done?
LS09 LYW was recorded at 169,522 miles at its MOT on 8 Aug 2026, an average of 8,961 miles a year.
Has LS09 LYW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS09 LYW has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on LS09 LYW 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 LS09 LYW find?
LS09 LYW passed its latest MOT on 8 Aug 2026 with 9 advisories: all steering & suspension shows general age & corrosion; both sides front shock absorbers slightly reduced damping effect; both sides rear shock absorbers starting to corrode, and 6 more.

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