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Saab 9-5

Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 1,990 cc

N900 DCAMOT history

N900 DCA is a grey petrol Saab 9-5 first used on 22 Jul 2005. Its MOT is valid until 18 Dec 2026 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 159,512 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Dec 2026
Mileage
159,512 mi
At MOT on 17 Dec 2025
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,240 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
N900 DCA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-5
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,990 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
22 Jul 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

N900 DCA was last recorded at 159,512 miles on 17 Dec 2025, 8,182 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
151,330 miles · 5 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
8,182 miles
Average per year
7,240 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 159,512 miles
  • 2024 – 151,330 miles
  • 2023 – 146,375 miles
  • 2022 – 140,047 miles
  • 2021 – 133,210 miles
  • 2020 – 127,350 miles
  • 2019 – 120,146 miles
  • 2018 – 112,141 miles
  • 2017 – 105,842 miles
  • 2016 – 97,420 miles
  • 2015 – 89,193 miles
  • 2014 – 83,530 miles
  • 2013 – 74,593 miles
  • 2012 – 66,140 miles
  • 2011 – 58,343 miles
  • 2010 – 50,542 miles
  • 2009 – 42,646 miles
  • 2008 – 33,067 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass159,512 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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 Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Oil leak, but not excessive engine

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • Headlamp lens slightly defective both

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

27 tests since 30 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass159,512 miles (+8,182)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    159,512 miles
    Test number
    769907125710
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass151,330 miles (+4,955)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    151,330 miles
    Test number
    521238413137
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • 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. Pass146,375 miles (+6,328)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    146,375 miles
    Test number
    882735521166
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass140,047 miles (+6,837)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    140,047 miles
    Test number
    270725612116
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass133,210 miles (+5,860)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    133,210 miles
    Test number
    650790413535
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass127,350 miles (+43)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    127,350 miles
    Test number
    520486532588
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated it has some travel (1.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Fail127,307 miles (+7,161)1 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,307 miles
    Test number
    100500047678
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated it has some travel (1.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass120,146 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    120,146 miles
    Test number
    951163922866
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Fail120,146 miles (+8,005)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,146 miles
    Test number
    437030161142
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Pass112,141 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    112,141 miles
    Test number
    260068477037
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront sub frame bush deteriorated.

  11. Fail112,141 miles (+28)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,141 miles
    Test number
    527568737532
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront sub frame bush deteriorated.

  12. Fail112,113 miles (+6,271)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,113 miles
    Test number
    208609930818
    • DangerousNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Front subframe rear bush (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Subframe right rear bush (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

  13. Pass105,842 miles (+2,206)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    105,842 miles
    Test number
    581337183335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass103,636 miles (+6,216)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    103,636 miles
    Test number
    496441349723
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass97,420 miles (+8,227)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    97,420 miles
    Test number
    733169809059
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass89,193 miles (+5,663)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    89,193 miles
    Test number
    105344075157
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteCrack on windowscreen
    • NoteEngine lihgt on

  17. Pass83,530 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    83,530 miles
    Test number
    596213604208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail83,527 miles (+8,934)1 dangerous3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,527 miles
    Test number
    355272504489
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass74,593 miles (+8,453)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    74,593 miles
    Test number
    997403603252
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine light on

  20. Pass66,140 miles (+87)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    66,140 miles
    Test number
    239278892466
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Fail66,053 miles (+7,710)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,053 miles
    Test number
    269293592119
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  22. Pass58,343 miles (+7,801)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    58,343 miles
    Test number
    938911801253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass50,542 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    50,542 miles
    Test number
    254587090433
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Fail50,540 miles (+7,894)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,540 miles
    Test number
    922147590106
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass42,646 miles (+9,579)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    42,646 miles
    Test number
    350577489181
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  26. Fail33,067 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,067 miles
    Test number
    354072188125
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • NoteN/s front tyre side wall cut but not deep to reach the cords

  27. Pass33,067 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    33,067 miles
    Test number
    590002388117
    • NoteN/s front tyre side wall cut but not deep to reach the cords

Questions about N900 DCA

Does N900 DCA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on N900 DCA is valid until 18 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on N900 DCA?
The MOT on N900 DCA is valid until 18 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has N900 DCA done?
N900 DCA was recorded at 159,512 miles at its MOT on 17 Dec 2025, an average of 7,240 miles a year.
Has N900 DCA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. N900 DCA has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Nov 2020.
Has the mileage on N900 DCA 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 N900 DCA find?
N900 DCA passed its latest MOT on 17 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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