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Saab 9-3

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 1,910 cc

LB55 GWZMOT history

LB55 GWZ is a black diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 8 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 18 Feb 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 153,949 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Feb 2027
Mileage
153,949 mi
At MOT on 19 Feb 2026
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,031 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 GWZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,910 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
8 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 GWZ was last recorded at 153,949 miles on 19 Feb 2026, 731 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
153,218 miles · 30 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
731 miles
Average per year
7,031 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 153,949 miles
  • 2025 – 135,376 miles
  • 2024 – 124,204 miles
  • 2023 – 115,663 miles
  • 2022 – 112,017 miles
  • 2021 – 108,540 miles
  • 2020 – 105,246 miles
  • 2019 – 100,326 miles
  • 2018 – 94,372 miles
  • 2017 – 88,287 miles
  • 2016 – 82,964 miles
  • 2015 – 78,515 miles
  • 2014 – 72,213 miles
  • 2012 – 64,591 miles
  • 2011 – 56,560 miles
  • 2010 – 52,941 miles
  • 2009 – 45,471 miles
  • 2008 – 32,965 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass153,949 miles
  • MinorDrive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both inner gaiters (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside handbrake effort is lower than nearside, likely stretched cable
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Large amount of play in inner joints
  • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm bushes have play, and mounting brackets are very corroded (5.3.4 (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.

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Nearside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass153,949 miles (+731)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    153,949 miles
    Test number
    516696595576
    • MinorDrive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both inner gaiters (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside handbrake effort is lower than nearside, likely stretched cable
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Large amount of play in inner joints
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm bushes have play, and mounting brackets are very corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail153,218 miles (+17,842)6 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,218 miles
    Test number
    670222133901
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear handbrake effort low
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass135,376 miles (+34)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    135,376 miles
    Test number
    284837476388
    • MinorOffside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail135,342 miles (+11,138)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,342 miles
    Test number
    482432558186
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases before rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass124,204 miles (+8,541)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    124,204 miles
    Test number
    497013081434
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass115,663 miles (+1)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    115,663 miles
    Test number
    252257413490
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  7. Fail115,662 miles (+3,645)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,662 miles
    Test number
    441473026193
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  8. Pass112,017 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    112,017 miles
    Test number
    872644921878
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower toe arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail112,017 miles (+3,477)1 dangerous3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,017 miles
    Test number
    539863795241
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFuel system component leaking fuel filter area (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower toe arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass108,540 miles (+3,294)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    108,540 miles
    Test number
    343394518383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass105,246 miles (+4,920)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    105,246 miles
    Test number
    764410980359
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass100,326 miles (+5,954)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    100,326 miles
    Test number
    899885598289
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  13. Pass94,372 miles (+6,085)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    94,372 miles
    Test number
    436119275828

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass88,287 miles (+5,323)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    88,287 miles
    Test number
    219887783854

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass82,964 miles (+4,449)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    82,964 miles
    Test number
    631667528510

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass78,515 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    78,515 miles
    Test number
    897948025088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail78,515 miles (+6,302)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,515 miles
    Test number
    139057625000
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  18. Fail72,213 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,213 miles
    Test number
    439041434055
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass72,213 miles (+7,622)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    72,213 miles
    Test number
    499081634088
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass64,591 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    64,591 miles
    Test number
    278026752386
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  21. Fail64,591 miles (+8,031)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,591 miles
    Test number
    575946852364
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass56,560 miles (+3,619)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    56,560 miles
    Test number
    236336231339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass52,941 miles (+7,470)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    52,941 miles
    Test number
    182520740335
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  24. Pass45,471 miles (+12,506)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    45,471 miles
    Test number
    703625469343
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront number plate deteriorating slightly
    • NoteSlight play detected in the nearside of the steering rack
    • NoteSmall chunks missing from outer wall of nearside front tyre

  25. Pass32,965 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    32,965 miles
    Test number
    231230748307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB55 GWZ

Does LB55 GWZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB55 GWZ is valid until 18 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB55 GWZ?
The MOT on LB55 GWZ is valid until 18 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB55 GWZ done?
LB55 GWZ was recorded at 153,949 miles at its MOT on 19 Feb 2026, an average of 7,031 miles a year.
Has LB55 GWZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 GWZ has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LB55 GWZ 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 GWZ find?
LB55 GWZ passed its latest MOT on 19 Feb 2026 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both inner gaiters; nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 3 more.

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