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Saab 9-3

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 1,910 cc

LB55 GYHMOT history

LB55 GYH is a blue diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 6 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 6 Jan 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 131,470 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Jan 2027
Mileage
131,470 mi
At MOT on 8 Dec 2025
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,341 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 GYH
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,910 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
6 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 GYH was last recorded at 131,470 miles on 8 Dec 2025, 931 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,539 miles · 7 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
931 miles
Average per year
5,341 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 131,470 miles
  • 2023 – 128,248 miles
  • 2022 – 125,645 miles
  • 2021 – 122,637 miles
  • 2020 – 121,434 miles
  • 2019 – 120,074 miles
  • 2018 – 118,330 miles
  • 2017 – 117,072 miles
  • 2016 – 110,676 miles
  • 2015 – 103,388 miles
  • 2014 – 91,041 miles
  • 2013 – 78,340 miles
  • 2012 – 67,216 miles
  • 2011 – 65,392 miles
  • 2010 – 58,010 miles
  • 2009 – 46,909 miles
  • 2008 – 41,099 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,470 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2010

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

24 tests since 9 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,470 miles (+931)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    131,470 miles
    Test number
    908258984582
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  2. Pass130,539 miles (+2,291)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    130,539 miles
    Test number
    216398812004
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass128,248 miles (+2,603)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    128,248 miles
    Test number
    383732376657
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass125,645 miles (+3,008)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    125,645 miles
    Test number
    515065261634
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass122,637 miles (+1,203)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    122,637 miles
    Test number
    350018523607

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass121,434 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    121,434 miles
    Test number
    317110949779
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded still complete (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexy worn not weakened
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake disc worn not weakened
    • AdvisoryFront sub frame and rear axle corroded in areas

  7. Fail121,434 miles (+1,360)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,434 miles
    Test number
    393868728673
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively front (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded still complete (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexy worn not weakened
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake disc worn not weakened
    • AdvisoryFront sub frame and rear axle corroded in areas

  8. Pass120,074 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    120,074 miles
    Test number
    751813176801

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail120,070 miles (+1,740)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,070 miles
    Test number
    830754061705
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass118,330 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2019
    Odometer
    118,330 miles
    Test number
    491882610227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail118,328 miles (+1,256)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,328 miles
    Test number
    275661902275
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureRear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  12. Pass117,072 miles (+6,396)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2018
    Odometer
    117,072 miles
    Test number
    169458239357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass110,676 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2017
    Odometer
    110,676 miles
    Test number
    586161438136
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail110,676 miles (+7,288)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,676 miles
    Test number
    810417451393
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass103,388 miles (+12,347)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2016
    Odometer
    103,388 miles
    Test number
    788536825118
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Pass91,041 miles (+12,701)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2015
    Odometer
    91,041 miles
    Test number
    527556024130
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass78,340 miles (+11,124)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2014
    Odometer
    78,340 miles
    Test number
    748882923171
    • NoteArea around fuel filler neck pipe signs of damp

  18. Pass67,216 miles (+1,824)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2013
    Odometer
    67,216 miles
    Test number
    498175422167
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass65,392 miles (+7,382)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    65,392 miles
    Test number
    957167141337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass58,010 miles (+11,101)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    58,010 miles
    Test number
    514861550337
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass46,909 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    46,909 miles
    Test number
    641559229359
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Fail46,909 miles (+5,810)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,909 miles
    Test number
    661617729353
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass41,099 miles (+403)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    41,099 miles
    Test number
    241954858396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail40,696 miles1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,696 miles
    Test number
    462014248436
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOffside front tyre has cut in tread

Questions about LB55 GYH

Does LB55 GYH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB55 GYH is valid until 6 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB55 GYH?
The MOT on LB55 GYH is valid until 6 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB55 GYH done?
LB55 GYH was recorded at 131,470 miles at its MOT on 8 Dec 2025, an average of 5,341 miles a year.
Has LB55 GYH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 GYH has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Dec 2020.
Has the mileage on LB55 GYH 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 GYH find?
LB55 GYH passed its latest MOT on 8 Dec 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside rear upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside rear brake pad(s) wearing thin; offside rear upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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