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Saab 9-5

Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 1,985 cc

LR55 MZVMOT history

LR55 MZV is a grey petrol Saab 9-5 first used on 30 Nov 2005. Its MOT is valid until 16 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 115,626 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Mar 2027
Mileage
115,626 mi
At MOT on 17 Mar 2026
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,438 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR55 MZV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-5
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,985 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
30 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR55 MZV was last recorded at 115,626 miles on 17 Mar 2026, 552 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,074 miles · 4 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
552 miles
Average per year
5,438 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 115,626 miles
  • 2024 – 107,954 miles
  • 2023 – 93,852 miles
  • 2022 – 88,426 miles
  • 2021 – 88,402 miles
  • 2020 – 88,212 miles
  • 2019 – 87,301 miles
  • 2018 – 84,724 miles
  • 2017 – 80,870 miles
  • 2016 – 76,051 miles
  • 2015 – 69,521 miles
  • 2014 – 62,974 miles
  • 2013 – 54,504 miles
  • 2012 – 49,035 miles
  • 2011 – 43,133 miles
  • 2010 – 37,198 miles
  • 2009 – 29,910 miles
  • 2008 – 21,458 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,626 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass115,626 miles (+552)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    115,626 miles
    Test number
    180685247229
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail115,074 miles (+7,120)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,074 miles
    Test number
    355572749197
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass107,954 miles (+758)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    107,954 miles
    Test number
    869831255340
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail107,196 miles (+13,344)1 dangerous4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,196 miles
    Test number
    194735598047
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass93,852 miles (+5,426)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2024
    Odometer
    93,852 miles
    Test number
    943452184882
    • 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))

  6. Pass88,426 miles (+24)28 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2023
    Odometer
    88,426 miles
    Test number
    152694008180
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heavily corroded
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted on both sides

  7. Pass88,402 miles (+4)18 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2022
    Odometer
    88,402 miles
    Test number
    323288563844
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryFuel filter corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside front tyres wearing edges and slight perishing
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside rear tyres slight distortion and perishing
    • AdvisoryUnable to check full length of outer sills due to covers fitted

  8. Fail88,398 miles (+186)3 major1 minor21 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,398 miles
    Test number
    377717635082
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorPower steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (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 Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front worn both edges perished to tread just within legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryFuel filter heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre wearing edges and perishing to tread
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside rear tyres slight distortion to outer edge and perishing to tread
    • AdvisoryOffside parking brake return spring missing but can still function as intended
    • AdvisoryUnable to check full length of outer sills due to covers fitted

  9. Pass88,212 miles (+911)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    88,212 miles
    Test number
    900411841082
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass87,301 miles (+2,577)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    87,301 miles
    Test number
    478922964625
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted

  11. Pass84,724 miles (+3,854)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    84,724 miles
    Test number
    119359214452
    • AdvisoryEngine and under trays fitted obscuring the view
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box outer casing corroded but not blowing

  12. Pass80,870 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    80,870 miles
    Test number
    483789101326
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Fail80,869 miles (+4,818)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,869 miles
    Test number
    777261030715
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Pass76,051 miles (+6,530)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    76,051 miles
    Test number
    857579916834
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays

  15. Pass69,521 miles (+6,547)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    69,521 miles
    Test number
    357639965087
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitrted

  16. Pass62,974 miles (+8,470)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    62,974 miles
    Test number
    876191304346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass54,504 miles (+5,469)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    54,504 miles
    Test number
    877365693246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass49,035 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    49,035 miles
    Test number
    497995222465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail49,135 miles (+6,002)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,135 miles
    Test number
    686665522356
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass43,133 miles (+5,935)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    43,133 miles
    Test number
    426241821424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass37,198 miles (+7,288)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    37,198 miles
    Test number
    644330820398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass29,910 miles (+8,452)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    29,910 miles
    Test number
    273583629395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass21,458 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    21,458 miles
    Test number
    363426728393
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LR55 MZV

Does LR55 MZV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR55 MZV is valid until 16 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR55 MZV?
The MOT on LR55 MZV is valid until 16 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR55 MZV done?
LR55 MZV was recorded at 115,626 miles at its MOT on 17 Mar 2026, an average of 5,438 miles a year.
Has LR55 MZV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR55 MZV has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LR55 MZV 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 LR55 MZV find?
LR55 MZV passed its latest MOT on 17 Mar 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear upper suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 3 more.

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