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Saab 9-3

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 2,000 cc

LB55 CTFMOT history

LB55 CTF is a blue petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 11 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 3 Sept 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 188,196 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Sept 2027
Mileage
188,196 mi
At MOT on 4 Sept 2026
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,219 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 CTF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
11 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 CTF was last recorded at 188,196 miles on 4 Sept 2026, 7,008 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
181,188 miles · 1 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
7,008 miles
Average per year
8,219 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 188,196 miles
  • 2025 – 181,188 miles
  • 2024 – 172,511 miles
  • 2023 – 163,248 miles
  • 2022 – 155,752 miles
  • 2021 – 149,710 miles
  • 2020 – 144,899 miles
  • 2019 – 137,269 miles
  • 2018 – 134,611 miles
  • 2017 – 130,649 miles
  • 2016 – 126,244 miles
  • 2015 – 123,541 miles
  • 2014 – 115,778 miles
  • 2013 – 101,211 miles
  • 2012 – 85,469 miles
  • 2011 – 67,616 miles
  • 2010 – 56,833 miles
  • 2009 – 45,662 miles
  • 2008 – 41,658 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass188,196 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryCoolant leakRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsr anti roll bar D bush worn but not causing excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (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.

  • N/s/f tyre near to / on limit

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Oil leak from engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Sill covers fitted, outer sills not tested

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

24 tests since 5 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass188,196 miles (+7,008)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    188,196 miles
    Test number
    949841960396
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsr anti roll bar D bush worn but not causing excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass181,188 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    181,188 miles
    Test number
    385669158511
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Fail181,188 miles (+8,677)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,188 miles
    Test number
    583203438833
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass172,511 miles (+9,263)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2025
    Odometer
    172,511 miles
    Test number
    270635607499
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass163,248 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    163,248 miles
    Test number
    142613910876

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail163,248 miles (+7,496)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,248 miles
    Test number
    283680859072
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass155,752 miles (+6,042)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    155,752 miles
    Test number
    325572768889

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass149,710 miles (+4,811)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    149,710 miles
    Test number
    107516799230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass144,899 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    144,899 miles
    Test number
    707441455782

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail144,899 miles (+7,630)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,899 miles
    Test number
    725498880803
    • Repaired at testFront Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass137,269 miles (+2,658)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    137,269 miles
    Test number
    146226012550

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass134,611 miles (+3,962)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    134,611 miles
    Test number
    319125692051
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Pass130,649 miles (+4,405)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    130,649 miles
    Test number
    242906844391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass126,244 miles (+32)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    126,244 miles
    Test number
    130542439393
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre near to / on limit
    • AdvisoryOil leak from engine
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted, outer sills not tested

  15. Fail126,212 miles (+2,671)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,212 miles
    Test number
    168598765740
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre near to / on limit
    • AdvisoryOil leak from engine
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted, outer sills not tested

  16. Pass123,541 miles (+7,763)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    123,541 miles
    Test number
    256886765074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass115,778 miles (+14,567)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    115,778 miles
    Test number
    338317464025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass101,211 miles (+15,742)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    101,211 miles
    Test number
    798158363048
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass85,469 miles (+17,853)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    85,469 miles
    Test number
    675720372094
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass67,616 miles (+10,783)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    67,616 miles
    Test number
    697894761069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass56,833 miles (+11,171)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    56,833 miles
    Test number
    150648660415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass45,662 miles (+4,004)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    45,662 miles
    Test number
    174630679034
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  23. Pass41,658 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    41,658 miles
    Test number
    361441218365
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  24. Fail41,658 miles1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,658 miles
    Test number
    532040218320
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about LB55 CTF

Does LB55 CTF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB55 CTF is valid until 3 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB55 CTF?
The MOT on LB55 CTF is valid until 3 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB55 CTF done?
LB55 CTF was recorded at 188,196 miles at its MOT on 4 Sept 2026, an average of 8,219 miles a year.
Has LB55 CTF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 CTF has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on LB55 CTF 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 LB55 CTF find?
LB55 CTF passed its latest MOT on 4 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 9 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; coolant leak; nearside rear anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsr anti roll bar d bush worn but not causing excessive movement, and 7 more.

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