Saab 9-3
Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 2,790 cc
LB55 CWLMOT history
LB55 CWL is a silver petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 30 Nov 2005. Its MOT is valid until 17 Sept 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 89,310 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 17 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 89,310 mi
- At MOT on 18 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 18 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 4,111 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB55 CWL
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Saab
- Model
- 9-3
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,790 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 30 Nov 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 17 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 18 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB55 CWL was last recorded at 89,310 miles on 18 Sept 2026, 6,736 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 82,574 miles · 12 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 6,736 miles
- Average per year
- 4,111 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 89,310 miles
- 2025 – 82,574 miles
- 2024 – 80,477 miles
- 2023 – 78,447 miles
- 2022 – 73,703 miles
- 2021 – 66,750 miles
- 2020 – 61,131 miles
- 2019 – 51,227 miles
- 2017 – 50,591 miles
- 2016 – 48,116 miles
- 2015 – 45,466 miles
- 2014 – 41,549 miles
- 2013 – 37,561 miles
- 2012 – 34,226 miles
- 2011 – 30,829 miles
- 2010 – 25,907 miles
- 2009 – 21,852 miles
- 2008 – 15,912 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass89,310 miles
- AdvisoryAdvise : slight play in both front inner steering arms
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 Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Headlamp switch slightly loose
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
25 tests since 10 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass89,310 miles (+6,736)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 89,310 miles
- Test number
- 479882504579
- AdvisoryAdvise : slight play in both front inner steering arms
Pass82,574 miles (+2,097)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 82,574 miles
- Test number
- 323668886008
- AdvisoryHeadlamp switch slightly loose
- AdvisoryNearside Front Alloy wheel rim slightly damaged
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass80,477 miles8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 80,477 miles
- Test number
- 981689211076
- AdvisoryHeadlamp switch slightly loose
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre valve damaged/corroded
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail80,477 miles (+2,030)2 repaired8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,477 miles
- Test number
- 507980828786
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryHeadlamp switch slightly loose
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre valve damaged/corroded
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass78,447 miles (+161)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 78,447 miles
- Test number
- 347337653124
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail78,286 miles (+4,583)2 major9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,286 miles
- Test number
- 147213928502
- MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel Brake pedal going to floor (1.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge stepped (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass73,703 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 73,703 miles
- Test number
- 474086855906
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail73,703 miles (+6,953)3 dangerous1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,703 miles
- Test number
- 449079888603
- DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass66,750 miles (+93)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 66,750 miles
- Test number
- 342333258850
- AdvisoryN/s/ f wheel damaged
Fail66,657 miles (+5,526)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,657 miles
- Test number
- 636660008685
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryN/s/ f wheel damaged
Pass61,131 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 61,131 miles
- Test number
- 594222217064
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel damaged
Fail61,131 miles (+9,904)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,131 miles
- Test number
- 758891618113
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel damaged
Pass51,227 miles (+636)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 51,227 miles
- Test number
- 627709694440
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,591 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 50,591 miles
- Test number
- 518275980942
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail50,590 miles (+2,474)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,590 miles
- Test number
- 681325871519
- FailureHeadlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
Pass48,116 miles (+2,650)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 48,116 miles
- Test number
- 860488617262
- AdvisoryNearside steering rack arm inner joint slight play
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Pass45,466 miles (+3,917)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 45,466 miles
- Test number
- 915573712516
- AdvisorySill covers fitted
Pass41,549 miles (+3,988)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 41,549 miles
- Test number
- 839662524315
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass37,561 miles (+3,335)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 37,561 miles
- Test number
- 408842823470
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,226 miles (+3,397)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 34,226 miles
- Test number
- 418995322485
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,829 miles (+16)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 30,829 miles
- Test number
- 355469721316
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail30,813 miles (+4,906)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 30,813 miles
- Test number
- 156288821311
- FailureOffside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Pass25,907 miles (+4,055)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 25,907 miles
- Test number
- 890291920305
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,852 miles (+5,940)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 21,852 miles
- Test number
- 112597729351
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass15,912 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 15,912 miles
- Test number
- 360255518368
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB55 CWL
- Does LB55 CWL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB55 CWL is valid until 17 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LB55 CWL?
- The MOT on LB55 CWL is valid until 17 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 CWL done?
- LB55 CWL was recorded at 89,310 miles at its MOT on 18 Sept 2026, an average of 4,111 miles a year.
- Has LB55 CWL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB55 CWL has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Sept 2024.
- Has the mileage on LB55 CWL 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 CWL find?
- LB55 CWL passed its latest MOT on 18 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: advise : slight play in both front inner steering arms.
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