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Saab 9-3

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 2,000 cc

LB55 CWOMOT history

LB55 CWO is a silver petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 8 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 29 Dec 2026 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 178,385 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Dec 2026
Mileage
178,385 mi
At MOT on 30 Dec 2025
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,813 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 CWO
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
8 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
30 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 CWO was last recorded at 178,385 miles on 30 Dec 2025, 4,258 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
174,127 miles · 4 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
4,258 miles
Average per year
7,813 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 178,385 miles
  • 2024 – 174,127 miles
  • 2023 – 169,758 miles
  • 2022 – 164,220 miles
  • 2021 – 152,906 miles
  • 2020 – 144,555 miles
  • 2019 – 137,130 miles
  • 2018 – 128,871 miles
  • 2017 – 116,221 miles
  • 2016 – 109,437 miles
  • 2015 – 103,044 miles
  • 2014 – 97,316 miles
  • 2013 – 89,871 miles
  • 2012 – 82,213 miles
  • 2011 – 69,226 miles
  • 2009 – 62,104 miles
  • 2008 – 45,020 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass178,385 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

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 Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

21 tests since 4 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass178,385 miles (+4,258)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    178,385 miles
    Test number
    225879302011
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass174,127 miles (+4,369)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    174,127 miles
    Test number
    372203293106
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion

  3. Pass169,758 miles (+5,538)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    169,758 miles
    Test number
    712672575389
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass164,220 miles (+11,314)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    164,220 miles
    Test number
    504844098754
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass152,906 miles (+8,351)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    152,906 miles
    Test number
    285692708966
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass144,555 miles (+7,425)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    144,555 miles
    Test number
    937054155465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass137,130 miles (+8,259)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    137,130 miles
    Test number
    665532782725
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass128,871 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    128,871 miles
    Test number
    503365037125
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  9. Fail128,871 miles (+12,650)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,871 miles
    Test number
    321833303486
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  10. Pass116,221 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    116,221 miles
    Test number
    411248684369
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Fail116,221 miles (+6,784)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,221 miles
    Test number
    245026346103
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass109,437 miles (+6,393)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    109,437 miles
    Test number
    891830545144
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint Drop link (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass103,044 miles (+5,728)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    103,044 miles
    Test number
    298541375075
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass97,316 miles (+7,445)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    97,316 miles
    Test number
    575430194051
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteBoth front wipers split

  15. Pass89,871 miles (+7,658)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    89,871 miles
    Test number
    345404743075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail82,213 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,213 miles
    Test number
    318098862061
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass82,213 miles (+12,987)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    82,213 miles
    Test number
    708948762009
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass69,226 miles (+7,122)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    69,226 miles
    Test number
    707587611011
    • NoteBody damage.
    • NoteNearside rear cluster broken
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded and lipped.

  19. Pass62,104 miles (+17,084)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    62,104 miles
    Test number
    500002549391
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBoth rear inner tyres are worn.

  20. Fail45,020 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,020 miles
    Test number
    181789838308
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteOffside front anti-roll bar link upper boot split

  21. Pass45,020 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    45,020 miles
    Test number
    593539038377
    • NoteOffside front anti-roll bar link upper boot split

Questions about LB55 CWO

Does LB55 CWO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB55 CWO is valid until 29 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB55 CWO?
The MOT on LB55 CWO is valid until 29 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB55 CWO done?
LB55 CWO was recorded at 178,385 miles at its MOT on 30 Dec 2025, an average of 7,813 miles a year.
Has LB55 CWO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 CWO has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Apr 2018.
Has the mileage on LB55 CWO 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 CWO find?
LB55 CWO passed its latest MOT on 30 Dec 2025 with 3 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; general underbody corrosion; oil leak, but not excessive.

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