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Saab 9-5

Blue · Diesel · 2006 · 1,910 cc

LA55 GXCMOT history

LA55 GXC is a blue diesel Saab 9-5 first used on 5 Feb 2006. Its MOT is valid until 1 Dec 2026 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 144,923 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Dec 2026
Mileage
144,923 mi
At MOT on 2 Dec 2025
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,301 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA55 GXC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,910 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
5 Feb 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA55 GXC was last recorded at 144,923 miles on 2 Dec 2025, 107 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
144,816 miles · 26 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
107 miles
Average per year
7,301 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 144,923 miles
  • 2024 – 133,639 miles
  • 2023 – 121,118 miles
  • 2022 – 117,429 miles
  • 2021 – 113,937 miles
  • 2020 – 109,986 miles
  • 2019 – 99,810 miles
  • 2018 – 90,553 miles
  • 2017 – 76,851 miles
  • 2016 – 66,938 miles
  • 2015 – 60,065 miles
  • 2013 – 46,137 miles
  • 2012 – 35,760 miles
  • 2011 – 32,628 miles
  • 2010 – 28,874 miles
  • 2009 – 25,192 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,923 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

21 tests since 9 Jul 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,923 miles (+107)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    144,923 miles
    Test number
    893622777052
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Fail144,816 miles (+11,177)1 dangerous2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,816 miles
    Test number
    383897615293
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass133,639 miles (+12,521)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    133,639 miles
    Test number
    317299280391
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • 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))

  4. Pass121,118 miles (+3,689)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    121,118 miles
    Test number
    859713806975

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass117,429 miles (+3,492)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    117,429 miles
    Test number
    995164681623

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass113,937 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    113,937 miles
    Test number
    859208829706

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail113,931 miles (+3,945)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,931 miles
    Test number
    170785157562
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass109,986 miles (+10,176)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    109,986 miles
    Test number
    825979196619

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass99,810 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    99,810 miles
    Test number
    901558690283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail99,810 miles (+9,257)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,810 miles
    Test number
    344575627146
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass90,553 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    90,553 miles
    Test number
    509339810912

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail90,544 miles (+13,693)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,544 miles
    Test number
    830899277579
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  13. Pass76,851 miles (+9,913)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    76,851 miles
    Test number
    268587543754
    • AdvisoryENGINE & SILL COVERS FITTED AT TIME OF TEST
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit DOWN TO 2MM ON INNER & OUTER PART OF TYRE (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON INNER & OUTER PART OF TYRE (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass66,938 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    66,938 miles
    Test number
    186075703737

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail66,933 miles (+6,868)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,933 miles
    Test number
    233849699445
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm AND PERISHING (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryN/S/F & O/S/F BRAKE DISCS ARE STARTING TO WEAR BUT OK AT TIME OF TEST
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass60,065 miles (+13,928)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    60,065 miles
    Test number
    798527535069
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass46,137 miles (+10,377)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    46,137 miles
    Test number
    608023813292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass35,760 miles (+3,132)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    35,760 miles
    Test number
    507869682139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass32,628 miles (+3,754)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    32,628 miles
    Test number
    347143281140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass28,874 miles (+3,682)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    28,874 miles
    Test number
    601780170114
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass25,192 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    25,192 miles
    Test number
    222290999167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA55 GXC

Does LA55 GXC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA55 GXC is valid until 1 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LA55 GXC?
The MOT on LA55 GXC is valid until 1 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LA55 GXC done?
LA55 GXC was recorded at 144,923 miles at its MOT on 2 Dec 2025, an average of 7,301 miles a year.
Has LA55 GXC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA55 GXC has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LA55 GXC 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 LA55 GXC find?
LA55 GXC passed its latest MOT on 2 Dec 2025 with 7 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play, and 4 more.

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