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Saab 9-5

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,985 cc

LC55 ZXMMOT history

LC55 ZXM is a silver petrol Saab 9-5 first used on 13 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 8 Apr 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 112,429 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Apr 2027
Mileage
112,429 mi
At MOT on 9 Apr 2026
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,700 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC55 ZXM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,985 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
13 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC55 ZXM was last recorded at 112,429 miles on 9 Apr 2026, 1,249 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
111,180 miles · 20 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
1,249 miles
Average per year
4,700 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 112,429 miles
  • 2024 – 111,180 miles
  • 2023 – 101,950 miles
  • 2022 – 92,839 miles
  • 2021 – 86,967 miles
  • 2020 – 70,182 miles
  • 2019 – 67,724 miles
  • 2018 – 65,194 miles
  • 2017 – 63,116 miles
  • 2016 – 61,851 miles
  • 2015 – 60,962 miles
  • 2014 – 59,559 miles
  • 2013 – 56,231 miles
  • 2012 – 52,031 miles
  • 2011 – 47,432 miles
  • 2010 – 42,404 miles
  • 2009 – 36,964 miles
  • 2008 – 30,745 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,429 miles
  • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

24 tests since 21 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,429 miles (+1,249)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    112,429 miles
    Test number
    435870431593
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass111,180 miles (+9,230)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    111,180 miles
    Test number
    435004055644
    • AdvisoryBrake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))

  3. Pass101,950 miles (+177)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    101,950 miles
    Test number
    309845048654
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail101,773 miles (+8,934)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,773 miles
    Test number
    150774189301
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass92,839 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    92,839 miles
    Test number
    290838814014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail92,839 miles (+5,872)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,839 miles
    Test number
    505950700085
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass86,967 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    86,967 miles
    Test number
    589309051587
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower 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))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/s/f and both rear tyres out of shape
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box rusty

  8. Fail86,964 miles (+16,782)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,964 miles
    Test number
    139955263858
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced misted no image (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced misted no image (4.1.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower 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))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/s/f and both rear tyres out of shape
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box rusty

  9. Pass70,182 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    70,182 miles
    Test number
    523478888278
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber outer casing corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber outer casing corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust box corroded

  10. Fail70,180 miles (+2,456)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,180 miles
    Test number
    286680497909
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber outer casing corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber outer casing corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust box corroded

  11. Pass67,724 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    67,724 miles
    Test number
    676662304204
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear along floor (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside hand brake return spring missing

  12. Fail67,724 miles (+2,530)4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,724 miles
    Test number
    370674518274
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on rear arm (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRear Headlamp levelling device inoperative sensor broken (4.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear along floor (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside hand brake return spring missing

  13. Pass65,194 miles (+21)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    65,194 miles
    Test number
    206244584955
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S front to rear brake pipe slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  14. Fail65,173 miles (+2,057)6 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,173 miles
    Test number
    779217542501
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Engine mounting damaged but not to excess gearbox (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear handbrake lever return spring missing
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear handbrake on nearside lazy
    • AdvisoryExhaust system deteriorated and rusty

  15. Pass63,116 miles (+1,265)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    63,116 miles
    Test number
    214693534908
    • AdvisoryEML illuminated indicating a fault
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake pipe corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside wiper smears
    • AdvisoryBoth rear trailing arm bushes have slight play

  16. Pass61,851 miles (+889)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    61,851 miles
    Test number
    755261064668
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Strong advisory (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak Leaks is from around sump area
    • AdvisoryFuel tank is obstructing view of brake pipes running over tank.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Pipe between both hoses. (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Both rear tyres cracking on sidewalls no cords/ply showing.

  17. Pass60,962 miles (+1,403)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    60,962 miles
    Test number
    329252156368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass59,559 miles (+3,328)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    59,559 miles
    Test number
    118726034390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass56,231 miles (+4,200)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    56,231 miles
    Test number
    449680643303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass52,031 miles (+4,599)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    52,031 miles
    Test number
    127741842316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass47,432 miles (+5,028)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    47,432 miles
    Test number
    319837541375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass42,404 miles (+5,440)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    42,404 miles
    Test number
    852571640334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass36,964 miles (+6,219)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    36,964 miles
    Test number
    620418429369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass30,745 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    30,745 miles
    Test number
    872426028362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC55 ZXM

Does LC55 ZXM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC55 ZXM is valid until 8 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC55 ZXM?
The MOT on LC55 ZXM is valid until 8 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC55 ZXM done?
LC55 ZXM was recorded at 112,429 miles at its MOT on 9 Apr 2026, an average of 4,700 miles a year.
Has LC55 ZXM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC55 ZXM has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on LC55 ZXM 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 LC55 ZXM find?
LC55 ZXM passed its latest MOT on 9 Apr 2026 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; brake lever pivots slightly worn, and 2 more.

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