Saab 9-5 Linear Sport TID Auto
Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,170 cc
LC05 DFZMOT history
LC05 DFZ is a black diesel Saab 9-5 Linear Sport TID Auto first used on 6 May 2005. Its MOT expired on 19 Mar 2026 and it has passed 17 of 19 MOT tests, with 116,917 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Mar 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 19 Mar 2026
- Mileage
- 116,917 mi
- At MOT on 20 Mar 2025
- MOT tests
- 19
- 17 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 3,715 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LC05 DFZ
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Saab
- Model
- 9-5 Linear Sport TID Auto
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,170 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 6 May 2005
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 19 Mar 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 20 Mar 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LC05 DFZ was last recorded at 116,917 miles on 20 Mar 2025, 6,716 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jul 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 110,201 miles · 10 Jul 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 6,716 miles
- Average per year
- 3,715 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 116,917 miles
- 2023 – 110,201 miles
- 2022 – 95,858 miles
- 2021 – 90,914 miles
- 2020 – 90,785 miles
- 2019 – 89,707 miles
- 2018 – 87,689 miles
- 2017 – 85,867 miles
- 2016 – 83,895 miles
- 2015 – 81,669 miles
- 2014 – 79,092 miles
- 2013 – 76,495 miles
- 2012 – 73,105 miles
- 2011 – 70,174 miles
- 2010 – 66,715 miles
- 2009 – 62,843 miles
- 2008 – 54,161 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass116,917 miles
- MinorOffside Side repeater insecure Lens broken (4.4.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
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
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2018
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front fog light insecure
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021
Full MOT history
19 tests since 28 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass116,917 miles (+6,716)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 116,917 miles
- Test number
- 343898527957
- MinorOffside Side repeater insecure Lens broken (4.4.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Pass110,201 miles (+68)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 110,201 miles
- Test number
- 340952988426
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front fog light insecure
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine cover and under tray fitted obscuring some components
Fail110,133 miles (+14,275)3 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,133 miles
- Test number
- 696988100988
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorPower steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front fog light insecure
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass95,858 miles (+4,944)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 95,858 miles
- Test number
- 117456035020
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass90,914 miles (+129)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 90,914 miles
- Test number
- 260928712874
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass90,785 miles (+1,078)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 90,785 miles
- Test number
- 245812314127
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre splitting inner sidewall
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass89,707 miles (+2,018)2 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 89,707 miles
- Test number
- 989299250915
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- 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))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryUnder shields fitted obscuring some components
Pass87,689 miles (+1,822)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2019
- Odometer
- 87,689 miles
- Test number
- 218873992687
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass85,867 miles (+1,972)
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2018
- Odometer
- 85,867 miles
- Test number
- 523874872163
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,895 miles (+2,226)
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2017
- Odometer
- 83,895 miles
- Test number
- 776426367624
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,669 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2016
- Odometer
- 81,669 miles
- Test number
- 646395325128
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Fail81,666 miles (+2,574)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,666 miles
- Test number
- 596725425117
- FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass79,092 miles (+2,597)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2015
- Odometer
- 79,092 miles
- Test number
- 227589124167
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass76,495 miles (+3,390)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2014
- Odometer
- 76,495 miles
- Test number
- 368778323199
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteAll 4 tyres perished and worn close to limit
Pass73,105 miles (+2,931)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2013
- Odometer
- 73,105 miles
- Test number
- 318831432117
- AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass70,174 miles (+3,459)
- MOT expiry
- 6 May 2012
- Odometer
- 70,174 miles
- Test number
- 545636321175
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,715 miles (+3,872)
- MOT expiry
- 6 May 2011
- Odometer
- 66,715 miles
- Test number
- 534304120129
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,843 miles (+8,682)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 6 May 2010
- Odometer
- 62,843 miles
- Test number
- 380587729160
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteBoth wipers deteriorating
Pass54,161 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 May 2009
- Odometer
- 54,161 miles
- Test number
- 614059818136
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LC05 DFZ
- Does LC05 DFZ currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LC05 DFZ expired on 19 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LC05 DFZ?
- The MOT on LC05 DFZ expired on 19 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LC05 DFZ done?
- LC05 DFZ was recorded at 116,917 miles at its MOT on 20 Mar 2025, an average of 3,715 miles a year.
- Has LC05 DFZ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LC05 DFZ has failed 2 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jun 2023.
- Has the mileage on LC05 DFZ 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 LC05 DFZ find?
- LC05 DFZ passed its latest MOT on 20 Mar 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside side repeater insecure lens broken; power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage.
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