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Saab 9-3

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,998 cc

LC05 DMZMOT history

LC05 DMZ is a silver petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 18 Apr 2005. Its MOT is valid until 10 Dec 2026 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 123,949 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Dec 2025.

LC05 DMZ silver Saab 9-3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Saab 9-3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 10 Dec 2026
Mileage
123,949 mi
At MOT on 10 Dec 2025
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,897 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC05 DMZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
18 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC05 DMZ was last recorded at 123,949 miles on 10 Dec 2025, 10,211 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,738 miles · 11 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
10,211 miles
Average per year
5,897 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 123,949 miles
  • 2024 – 113,738 miles
  • 2023 – 104,346 miles
  • 2022 – 96,410 miles
  • 2021 – 89,417 miles
  • 2020 – 87,598 miles
  • 2019 – 86,069 miles
  • 2018 – 82,528 miles
  • 2017 – 73,467 miles
  • 2016 – 60,039 miles
  • 2015 – 49,392 miles
  • 2014 – 43,343 miles
  • 2013 – 39,603 miles
  • 2012 – 36,653 miles
  • 2011 – 30,245 miles
  • 2010 – 27,623 miles
  • 2009 – 24,963 miles
  • 2008 – 19,874 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,949 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip / crack

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2013

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2013

Full MOT history

23 tests since 17 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass123,949 miles (+10,211)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    123,949 miles
    Test number
    919354137594
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  2. Pass113,738 miles (+115)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    113,738 miles
    Test number
    377919805494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail113,623 miles (+9,277)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,623 miles
    Test number
    506941375846
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass104,346 miles (+3,090)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    104,346 miles
    Test number
    225229191867
    • AdvisoryAge related corrosion on suspension components

  5. Pass101,256 miles (+4,846)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    101,256 miles
    Test number
    270550432930
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamps tarnished
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi poor condition (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass96,410 miles (+6,993)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    96,410 miles
    Test number
    251344286018
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass89,417 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    89,417 miles
    Test number
    971520722515
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip / crack (3.2 (a) (i))

  8. Fail89,417 miles (+1,819)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,417 miles
    Test number
    128417695890
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split/part of blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip / crack (3.2 (a) (i))

  9. Pass87,598 miles (+1,529)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    87,598 miles
    Test number
    105469238785

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass86,069 miles (+3,541)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    86,069 miles
    Test number
    601554210011
    • AdvisoryOil leak close to excessive

  11. Pass82,528 miles (+9,061)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    82,528 miles
    Test number
    946336106800

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass73,467 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    73,467 miles
    Test number
    349046801467
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Fail73,467 miles (+13,428)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,467 miles
    Test number
    418329696208
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass60,039 miles (+10,647)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    60,039 miles
    Test number
    999714351145
    • AdvisoryBoth rear wheels slightly buckled
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass49,392 miles (+6,049)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    49,392 miles
    Test number
    975690975065
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass43,343 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    43,343 miles
    Test number
    107770894467
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteCut to the tread of the nearside rear tyre

  17. Fail43,343 miles (+3,740)2 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,343 miles
    Test number
    419950894034
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • NoteCut to the tread of the nearside rear tyre

  18. Pass39,603 miles (+2,950)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    39,603 miles
    Test number
    337445683030
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

  19. Pass36,653 miles (+6,408)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    36,653 miles
    Test number
    238073902440
    • AdvisoryRear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

  20. Pass30,245 miles (+2,622)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    30,245 miles
    Test number
    816477281068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass27,623 miles (+2,660)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    27,623 miles
    Test number
    584655480081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass24,963 miles (+5,089)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    24,963 miles
    Test number
    243304409140
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass19,874 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    19,874 miles
    Test number
    741468008130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC05 DMZ

Does LC05 DMZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC05 DMZ is valid until 10 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LC05 DMZ?
The MOT on LC05 DMZ is valid until 10 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC05 DMZ done?
LC05 DMZ was recorded at 123,949 miles at its MOT on 10 Dec 2025, an average of 5,897 miles a year.
Has LC05 DMZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC05 DMZ has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on LC05 DMZ 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 DMZ find?
LC05 DMZ passed its latest MOT on 10 Dec 2025 with 8 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box; items removed from driver's view prior to test; nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play, and 5 more.

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