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Saab 9-3

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 2,000 cc

LB55 GYNMOT history

LB55 GYN is a black petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 14 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 21 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 200,703 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Mar 2027
Mileage
200,703 mi
At MOT on 20 Mar 2026
MOT tests
29
18 passed · 11 failed
Per year
7,722 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 GYN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
14 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 GYN was last recorded at 200,703 miles on 20 Mar 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Mar 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 6 Jun 2017: 88,395 miles, lower than 178,475 miles on 7 Jun 2016.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
200,703 miles · 17 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
7,722 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 200,703 miles
  • 2025 – 199,341 miles
  • 2024 – 197,596 miles
  • 2023 – 195,372 miles
  • 2022 – 193,918 miles
  • 2021 – 192,561 miles
  • 2020 – 192,013 miles
  • 2019 – 190,739 miles
  • 2018 – 189,844 miles
  • 2017 – 88,395 miles
  • 2016 – 178,475 miles
  • 2015 – 165,071 miles
  • 2014 – 154,783 miles
  • 2013 – 144,987 miles
  • 2012 – 132,031 miles
  • 2010 – 112,377 miles
  • 2009 – 90,576 miles
  • 2008 – 67,211 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass200,703 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyre side walls are damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 10 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened very rusty

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened all

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass200,703 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    200,703 miles
    Test number
    322425316141
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyre side walls are damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail200,703 miles (+1,362)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    200,703 miles
    Test number
    659572131526
    • MajorHeadlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyre side walls are damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass199,341 miles (+1,745)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    199,341 miles
    Test number
    665656079633
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leaks.
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside front tyres have outer sidewall damage but not through to the ply or cords.
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre underinflated.

  4. Pass197,596 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    197,596 miles
    Test number
    960073401736
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened very rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail197,596 miles (+2,224)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,596 miles
    Test number
    277152065090
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Upper Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened very rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass195,372 miles (+1,454)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    195,372 miles
    Test number
    665971315951
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass193,918 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    193,918 miles
    Test number
    243872863892
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Fail193,917 miles (+1,356)1 dangerous4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,917 miles
    Test number
    218455260601
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorFront Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Air brake cylinder/actuator insecurely mounted retaining clip missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened bolt hole (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass192,561 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    192,561 miles
    Test number
    354291050661
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened heavy corrosion in many places (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Fail192,560 miles (+547)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,560 miles
    Test number
    723365224783
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened heavy corrosion in many places (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass192,013 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    192,013 miles
    Test number
    414156447266
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Fail192,013 miles (+1,274)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,013 miles
    Test number
    815812759170
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass190,739 miles (+895)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    190,739 miles
    Test number
    829608282775
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both distorted (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySurface rust on rear subframe

  14. Pass189,844 miles (+72)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    189,844 miles
    Test number
    391227628255
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Fail189,772 miles (+101,377)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,772 miles
    Test number
    941764984329
    • MajorHeadlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  16. Pass88,395 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    88,395 miles
    Test number
    428855081379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail88,395 miles (-90,080)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,395 miles
    Test number
    843576632385
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  18. Pass178,475 miles (+24)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    178,475 miles
    Test number
    156686632748
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  19. Fail178,451 miles (+13,380)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,451 miles
    Test number
    195449952963
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  20. Pass165,071 miles (+10,288)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    165,071 miles
    Test number
    798460555160
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront brake discs wearing.
    • NoteRear subframe corroding.

  21. Pass154,783 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    154,783 miles
    Test number
    338127754174
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteOffside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

  22. Fail154,783 miles (+9,796)1 failure3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,783 miles
    Test number
    296727654440
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteOffside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

  23. Pass144,987 miles (+12,956)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    144,987 miles
    Test number
    445215453113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass132,031 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    132,031 miles
    Test number
    276614672076
    • NoteCovers preventing access to some components.
    • NoteFront screen is cracked.
    • NoteOil on engine.

  25. Fail132,030 miles (+19,653)1 dangerous2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,030 miles
    Test number
    495374172051
    • DangerousOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
    • NoteCovers preventing access to some components.
    • NoteFront screen is cracked.
    • NoteOil on engine.

  26. Pass112,377 miles (+21,801)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    112,377 miles
    Test number
    472830640440
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass90,576 miles (+23,365)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    90,576 miles
    Test number
    952967329392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass67,211 miles (+1)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    67,211 miles
    Test number
    144581848397
    • NoteO/s/r tyre shoulder worn.

  29. Fail67,210 miles2 dangerous2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,210 miles
    Test number
    503020748304
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre shoulder worn.

Questions about LB55 GYN

Does LB55 GYN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB55 GYN is valid until 21 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB55 GYN?
The MOT on LB55 GYN is valid until 21 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB55 GYN done?
LB55 GYN was recorded at 200,703 miles at its MOT on 20 Mar 2026, an average of 7,722 miles a year.
Has LB55 GYN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 GYN has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LB55 GYN ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 6 Jun 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB55 GYN find?
LB55 GYN passed its latest MOT on 20 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyre side walls are damaged; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 3 more.

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