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Saab 9-3

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 2,000 cc

LB55 CVMMOT history

LB55 CVM is a silver petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 12 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 3 Jul 2026 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 231,881 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jul 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 3 Jul 2026
Mileage
231,881 mi
At MOT on 4 Jul 2025
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
10,140 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 CVM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
12 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 CVM was last recorded at 231,881 miles on 4 Jul 2025, 6,004 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
225,877 miles · 18 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
6,004 miles
Average per year
10,140 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 231,881 miles
  • 2024 – 225,877 miles
  • 2023 – 221,278 miles
  • 2022 – 202,839 miles
  • 2021 – 177,148 miles
  • 2020 – 163,720 miles
  • 2019 – 145,367 miles
  • 2018 – 132,888 miles
  • 2017 – 124,802 miles
  • 2016 – 114,925 miles
  • 2015 – 107,689 miles
  • 2014 – 99,973 miles
  • 2013 – 93,446 miles
  • 2012 – 84,768 miles
  • 2011 – 77,568 miles
  • 2010 – 71,344 miles
  • 2009 – 64,284 miles
  • 2008 – 63,920 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass231,881 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

25 tests since 17 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass231,881 miles (+6,004)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    231,881 miles
    Test number
    481360044989

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass225,877 miles (+4,599)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    225,877 miles
    Test number
    581086224820

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass221,278 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    221,278 miles
    Test number
    265332823370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail221,276 miles (+18,437)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    221,276 miles
    Test number
    179499570027
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

  5. Pass202,839 miles (+25,691)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    202,839 miles
    Test number
    118588467141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass177,148 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    177,148 miles
    Test number
    287940737876
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail177,146 miles (+13,426)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,146 miles
    Test number
    118208411213
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass163,720 miles (+18,353)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    163,720 miles
    Test number
    172658154911
    • AdvisoryRear tyres wearing unevenly

  9. Pass145,367 miles (+12,479)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    145,367 miles
    Test number
    390660397081
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass132,888 miles (+8,086)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    132,888 miles
    Test number
    218249606772

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass124,802 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    124,802 miles
    Test number
    183982138467
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres cracking on inner walls

  12. Fail124,798 miles (+9,873)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,798 miles
    Test number
    862614115758
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres cracking on inner walls

  13. Pass114,925 miles (+7,236)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    114,925 miles
    Test number
    563121713449
    • AdvisoryRear disks poor

  14. Pass107,689 miles (+7,716)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    107,689 miles
    Test number
    412462781083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass99,973 miles (+6,527)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    99,973 miles
    Test number
    608704634215
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass93,446 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    93,446 miles
    Test number
    226768173196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail93,440 miles (+2,867)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,440 miles
    Test number
    425757973162
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  18. Pass90,573 miles (+26)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    90,573 miles
    Test number
    906910233043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail90,547 miles (+5,779)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,547 miles
    Test number
    417824223007
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  20. Pass84,768 miles (+7,200)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    84,768 miles
    Test number
    156826712084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass77,568 miles (+6,224)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    77,568 miles
    Test number
    889644411067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass71,344 miles (+7,060)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    71,344 miles
    Test number
    294898310068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass64,284 miles (+364)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    64,284 miles
    Test number
    413060729051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass63,920 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    63,920 miles
    Test number
    583482028314
    • NoteAdvise near side outer brake pad very low

  25. Fail63,290 miles1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,290 miles
    Test number
    414062728406
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)
    • NoteAdvise near side outer brake pad very low

Questions about LB55 CVM

Does LB55 CVM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB55 CVM expired on 3 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB55 CVM?
The MOT on LB55 CVM expired on 3 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB55 CVM done?
LB55 CVM was recorded at 231,881 miles at its MOT on 4 Jul 2025, an average of 10,140 miles a year.
Has LB55 CVM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 CVM has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on LB55 CVM 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 CVM find?
LB55 CVM passed its latest MOT on 4 Jul 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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