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Saab 9-3

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,988 cc

LB55 CUJMOT history

LB55 CUJ is a black petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 21 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 14 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 154,111 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Nov 2026
Mileage
154,111 mi
At MOT on 13 Nov 2025
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,247 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 CUJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,988 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
21 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 CUJ was last recorded at 154,111 miles on 13 Nov 2025, 3,831 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
150,280 miles · 13 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
3,831 miles
Average per year
7,247 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 154,111 miles
  • 2024 – 150,280 miles
  • 2023 – 145,264 miles
  • 2022 – 142,082 miles
  • 2021 – 140,233 miles
  • 2020 – 138,718 miles
  • 2019 – 134,788 miles
  • 2018 – 130,879 miles
  • 2017 – 123,289 miles
  • 2016 – 120,577 miles
  • 2015 – 110,955 miles
  • 2014 – 91,510 miles
  • 2013 – 72,288 miles
  • 2012 – 63,265 miles
  • 2011 – 54,372 miles
  • 2010 – 40,258 miles
  • 2008 – 31,460 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass154,111 miles
  • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryUnderside front engine components cover with oil and some material , advice for further investigation,

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2018–2024

Full MOT history

21 tests since 10 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass154,111 miles (+3,831)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    154,111 miles
    Test number
    121264541840
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside front engine components cover with oil and some material , advice for further investigation,

  2. Pass150,280 miles (+5,016)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    150,280 miles
    Test number
    650876493426
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass145,264 miles (+3,182)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    145,264 miles
    Test number
    634286553585
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass142,082 miles (+1,849)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    142,082 miles
    Test number
    548221276687

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass140,233 miles (+1,515)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    140,233 miles
    Test number
    108416698294
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass138,718 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    138,718 miles
    Test number
    343562658000
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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))

  7. Fail138,716 miles (+3,928)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,716 miles
    Test number
    652882078004
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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))

  8. Pass134,788 miles (+3,909)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    134,788 miles
    Test number
    383626405274
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass130,879 miles (+7,590)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    130,879 miles
    Test number
    502207191094
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass123,289 miles (+2,712)
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    123,289 miles
    Test number
    662412320404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass120,577 miles (+9,622)
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    120,577 miles
    Test number
    294913536448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass110,955 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    110,955 miles
    Test number
    326518521995
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear seat belt not tested (child seat fitted)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear seat belt not tested (child seat fitted)

  13. Fail110,955 miles (+19,445)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,955 miles
    Test number
    645200320062
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear seat belt not tested (child seat fitted)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear seat belt not tested (child seat fitted)

  14. Pass91,510 miles (+19,222)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    91,510 miles
    Test number
    947949144300
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCut in side wall of near side rear tyre

  15. Pass72,288 miles (+9,023)
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    72,288 miles
    Test number
    217028343363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass63,265 miles (+56)
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    63,265 miles
    Test number
    286312762371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail63,209 miles (+8,837)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,209 miles
    Test number
    459017852393
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass54,372 miles (+5,512)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    54,372 miles
    Test number
    678584351328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass48,860 miles (+8,602)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    48,860 miles
    Test number
    166650451413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass40,258 miles (+8,798)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    40,258 miles
    Test number
    920640060072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass31,460 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    31,460 miles
    Test number
    223055248382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB55 CUJ

Does LB55 CUJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB55 CUJ is valid until 14 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB55 CUJ?
The MOT on LB55 CUJ is valid until 14 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB55 CUJ done?
LB55 CUJ was recorded at 154,111 miles at its MOT on 13 Nov 2025, an average of 7,247 miles a year.
Has LB55 CUJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 CUJ has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Dec 2020.
Has the mileage on LB55 CUJ 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 CUJ find?
LB55 CUJ passed its latest MOT on 13 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: front headlamp lens slightly defective; headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; oil leak, but not excessive engine, and 2 more.

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