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Saab 9-3

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 1,910 cc

LB55 NKKMOT history

LB55 NKK is a blue diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 9 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 7 Sept 2027 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 259,937 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Sept 2027
Mileage
259,937 mi
At MOT on 7 Sept 2026
MOT tests
30
19 passed · 11 failed
Per year
11,410 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 NKK
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
9 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 NKK was last recorded at 259,937 miles on 7 Sept 2026, 11,565 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
248,372 miles · 8 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
11,565 miles
Average per year
11,410 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 259,937 miles
  • 2025 – 248,372 miles
  • 2024 – 243,861 miles
  • 2023 – 237,916 miles
  • 2022 – 230,928 miles
  • 2021 – 226,710 miles
  • 2020 – 213,876 miles
  • 2019 – 204,950 miles
  • 2018 – 193,955 miles
  • 2017 – 184,415 miles
  • 2016 – 174,929 miles
  • 2015 – 163,507 miles
  • 2014 – 154,471 miles
  • 2013 – 143,079 miles
  • 2012 – 126,708 miles
  • 2011 – 105,745 miles
  • 2010 – 83,032 miles
  • 2009 – 67,566 miles
  • 2008 – 56,814 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass259,937 miles
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn inner edges

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 Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Various areas of corrosion

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

30 tests since 18 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass259,937 miles (+11,565)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    259,937 miles
    Test number
    525447126682
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn inner edges

  2. Pass248,372 miles (+426)2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    248,372 miles
    Test number
    634869530491
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail247,946 miles (+4,085)2 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    247,946 miles
    Test number
    483385332852
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass243,861 miles (+5,945)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    243,861 miles
    Test number
    922893317196
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexible section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll four wheel arches have some corrosion

  5. Pass237,916 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    237,916 miles
    Test number
    351934766796
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll four wheel arches have some corrosion

  6. Fail237,916 miles (+6,988)2 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    237,916 miles
    Test number
    551607524300
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll four wheel arches have some corrosion

  7. Pass230,928 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    230,928 miles
    Test number
    699370888345
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryVarious areas of corrosion

  8. Fail230,928 miles (+4,218)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    230,928 miles
    Test number
    926573800839
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryVarious areas of corrosion

  9. Pass226,710 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    226,710 miles
    Test number
    264008157667
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryVarious areas of corrosion

  10. Fail226,710 miles (+12,834)1 dangerous4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    226,710 miles
    Test number
    401675467004
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryVarious areas of corrosion

  11. Pass213,876 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    213,876 miles
    Test number
    738743928315
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn around edge of tyre

  12. Fail213,875 miles (+8,925)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    213,875 miles
    Test number
    517840430198
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn around edge of tyre

  13. Pass204,950 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    204,950 miles
    Test number
    138980910577

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail204,950 miles (+10,995)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    204,950 miles
    Test number
    707752949343
    • DangerousNearside Rear Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  15. Pass193,955 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    193,955 miles
    Test number
    452049942942
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  16. Fail193,955 miles (+9,540)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,955 miles
    Test number
    699828152637
    • MajorFront Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

  17. Pass184,415 miles (+9,486)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    184,415 miles
    Test number
    725564309470
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  18. Pass174,929 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    174,929 miles
    Test number
    642602973975
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield lose fixings

  19. Fail174,929 miles (+11,422)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,929 miles
    Test number
    199642325788
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield lose fixings

  20. Pass163,507 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    163,507 miles
    Test number
    236707740945
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  21. Fail163,507 miles (+9,036)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,507 miles
    Test number
    473041700037
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  22. Pass154,471 miles (+11,392)6 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    154,471 miles
    Test number
    555193084262
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth front windscreen wipers worn
    • NoteOffside rear wheel bearing noisy

  23. Fail143,079 miles1 repaired4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,079 miles
    Test number
    129000233367
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteEngine oil low

  24. Pass143,079 miles (+16,371)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    143,079 miles
    Test number
    157950033300
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteEngine oil low

  25. Pass126,708 miles (+20,963)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    126,708 miles
    Test number
    695115242340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass105,745 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    105,745 miles
    Test number
    545790641320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail105,745 miles (+22,713)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,745 miles
    Test number
    795940741370
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  28. Pass83,032 miles (+15,466)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    83,032 miles
    Test number
    283501720387
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteNearside front jacking point missing
    • NoteOffside rear jacking point missing

  29. Pass67,566 miles (+10,752)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    67,566 miles
    Test number
    523990029342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass56,814 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    56,814 miles
    Test number
    404063228373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB55 NKK

Does LB55 NKK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB55 NKK is valid until 7 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB55 NKK?
The MOT on LB55 NKK is valid until 7 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 NKK done?
LB55 NKK was recorded at 259,937 miles at its MOT on 7 Sept 2026, an average of 11,410 miles a year.
Has LB55 NKK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 NKK has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on LB55 NKK 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 NKK find?
LB55 NKK passed its latest MOT on 7 Sept 2026 with 2 minor defects and 7 advisories: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside headlamp lens slightly defective; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread, and 6 more.

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