2005 Saab 9-5 2.0L Petrol · LR55 MZV
2005 Saab 9-5 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 30 Nov 2005. Recorded mileage 115,626 miles. MOT valid until 16 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9-5
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 115,626 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LR55 MZV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/03/2026
- 115,626 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LR55 MZV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Saab 9-5 (LR55 MZV) between May 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (10 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))”; “Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))”.
LR55 MZV Mileage History
- 02/05/202393,852 mi
- 25/09/2024107,196 mi+13,344 mi
- 09/10/2024107,954 mi+758 mi
- 04/03/2026115,074 mi+7,120 mi
- 17/03/2026115,626 mi+552 mi
Average of roughly 7,576 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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