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Saab 9-3

Blue · Petrol · 2006 · 2,000 cc

LA55 LZOMOT history

LA55 LZO is a blue petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 27 Feb 2006. Its MOT expired on 9 Feb 2026 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 128,548 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Feb 2025.

LA55 LZO blue Saab 9-3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Saab 9-3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 9 Feb 2026
Mileage
128,548 mi
At MOT on 10 Feb 2025
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,094 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA55 LZO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
27 Feb 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA55 LZO was last recorded at 128,548 miles on 10 Feb 2025, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,544 miles · 18 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
6,094 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 128,548 miles
  • 2024 – 128,544 miles
  • 2023 – 124,030 miles
  • 2022 – 118,309 miles
  • 2021 – 113,389 miles
  • 2020 – 109,640 miles
  • 2019 – 98,682 miles
  • 2018 – 96,469 miles
  • 2017 – 91,843 miles
  • 2016 – 87,375 miles
  • 2015 – 79,721 miles
  • 2014 – 72,799 miles
  • 2013 – 65,751 miles
  • 2012 – 58,553 miles
  • 2011 – 51,303 miles
  • 2010 – 41,306 miles
  • 2009 – 32,273 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,548 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (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 Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear tyre perishing in tread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

24 tests since 25 Apr 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,548 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    128,548 miles
    Test number
    191382263810
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail128,548 miles (+4)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,548 miles
    Test number
    214104756734
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail128,544 miles (+4,514)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,544 miles
    Test number
    716921583402
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass124,030 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    124,030 miles
    Test number
    766713954619
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail124,026 miles (+5,717)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,026 miles
    Test number
    575499090925
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass118,309 miles (+4,920)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    118,309 miles
    Test number
    369099080756
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Pass113,389 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    113,389 miles
    Test number
    653440801713

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail113,388 miles (+3,748)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,388 miles
    Test number
    692263315779
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass109,640 miles (+10,958)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    109,640 miles
    Test number
    297288597609

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass98,682 miles (+2,213)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    98,682 miles
    Test number
    150151171066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass96,469 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    96,469 miles
    Test number
    556330204370
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  12. Fail96,468 miles (+4,625)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,468 miles
    Test number
    553849381903
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wipers not parking (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  13. Pass91,843 miles (+4,468)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    91,843 miles
    Test number
    320605791403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass87,375 miles (+529)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    87,375 miles
    Test number
    801447843096
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perishing in tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Fail86,846 miles (+7,125)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,846 miles
    Test number
    268028683751
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perishing in tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  16. Pass79,721 miles (+38)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    79,721 miles
    Test number
    408134915188
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNearside rear tyre inner wall starting to split
    • NoteRear brake pads are getting low

  17. Fail79,683 miles (+6,884)1 failure2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,683 miles
    Test number
    219973515158
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNearside rear tyre inner wall starting to split
    • NoteRear brake pads are getting low

  18. Pass72,799 miles (+7,048)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    72,799 miles
    Test number
    675369404192
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSlight distortion front brakes

  19. Pass65,751 miles (+78)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    65,751 miles
    Test number
    646935913158
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Fail65,673 miles (+7,120)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,673 miles
    Test number
    547700913141
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Pass58,553 miles (+7,250)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    58,553 miles
    Test number
    807708992028
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Pass51,303 miles (+9,997)1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    51,303 miles
    Test number
    945695001144
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront brake discs are getting worn
    • NoteFront brake pads are low
    • NoteNearside rear tyre is low on tread
    • NoteRear tyres heavy wear inner treads
    • NoteSlight play nearside rear suspension arm bush

  23. Pass41,306 miles (+9,033)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    41,306 miles
    Test number
    302444810103
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOffside front brake pads are getting low

  24. Pass32,273 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    32,273 miles
    Test number
    283835019100
    • NoteBrake fluid is getting low
    • NoteRear brake pads are getting low

Questions about LA55 LZO

Does LA55 LZO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LA55 LZO expired on 9 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LA55 LZO?
The MOT on LA55 LZO expired on 9 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LA55 LZO done?
LA55 LZO was recorded at 128,548 miles at its MOT on 10 Feb 2025, an average of 6,094 miles a year.
Has LA55 LZO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA55 LZO has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on LA55 LZO 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 LA55 LZO find?
LA55 LZO passed its latest MOT on 10 Feb 2025 with 1 advisory: offside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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