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Saab 9-3

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 1,910 cc

LB55 NKLMOT history

LB55 NKL is a silver diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 19 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 6 Apr 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 210,026 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Apr 2027
Mileage
210,026 mi
At MOT on 7 Apr 2026
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
10,554 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 NKL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,910 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
19 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 NKL was last recorded at 210,026 miles on 7 Apr 2026, 119 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
209,907 miles · 24 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
119 miles
Average per year
10,554 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 210,026 miles
  • 2025 – 204,463 miles
  • 2024 – 191,887 miles
  • 2023 – 181,346 miles
  • 2022 – 176,778 miles
  • 2021 – 172,296 miles
  • 2020 – 165,419 miles
  • 2019 – 155,250 miles
  • 2018 – 145,271 miles
  • 2017 – 130,631 miles
  • 2016 – 116,230 miles
  • 2015 – 101,469 miles
  • 2014 – 87,188 miles
  • 2013 – 73,899 miles
  • 2011 – 58,405 miles
  • 2010 – 42,767 miles
  • 2009 – 35,436 miles
  • 2008 – 27,172 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass210,026 miles
  • MinorCentral Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded close to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded close to connection at rear (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield looseRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor6 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2026

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe corroded, at OSR union join

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass210,026 miles (+119)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    210,026 miles
    Test number
    754554568544
    • MinorCentral Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded close to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded close to connection at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield loose

  2. Fail209,907 miles (+5,444)6 major2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    209,907 miles
    Test number
    923542555631
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened shock absorber mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened shock absorber mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorCentral Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded close to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded close to connection at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield loose

  3. Pass204,463 miles3 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    204,463 miles
    Test number
    584893366600
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower arm, ball joint boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped, centrally (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust flex pipe, slight blow (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced shock absorber top mounting, corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe corroded, at OSR union join (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced shock absorber top mounting, corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

  4. Fail204,463 miles (+144)1 repaired3 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    204,463 miles
    Test number
    558967138266
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower arm, ball joint boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped, centrally (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust flex pipe, slight blow (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced shock absorber top mounting, corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe corroded, at OSR union join (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced shock absorber top mounting, corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

  5. Fail204,319 miles (+12,432)2 major3 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    204,319 miles
    Test number
    769131820494
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn top control arm, excessively worn bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower arm ball joint boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped, centrally (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flexi blowing (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play, top suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced shock absorber top mounting corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe corroded, at OSR union join (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced shock absorber top mounting corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

  6. Pass191,887 miles (+10,541)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    191,887 miles
    Test number
    170252443190
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper shock absorber mounting bracket becoming corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded close to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Pass181,346 miles (+4,568)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    181,346 miles
    Test number
    171485866259
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Pass176,778 miles (+175)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    176,778 miles
    Test number
    773365456291
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Fail176,603 miles (+4,307)1 dangerous1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,603 miles
    Test number
    654375242521
    • DangerousNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Pass172,296 miles (+1)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    172,296 miles
    Test number
    832319547969
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  11. Fail172,295 miles (+244)1 major3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,295 miles
    Test number
    396281079560
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning tail light (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  12. Fail172,051 miles (+6,632)2 major3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,051 miles
    Test number
    551435487213
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp insecure lens becoming detatched (4.2.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp insecure lens becoming detatched (4.2.1 (c) (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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Pass165,419 miles (+10,169)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    165,419 miles
    Test number
    267692425304
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  14. Pass155,250 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    155,250 miles
    Test number
    995054260495
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  15. Fail155,250 miles (+9,979)2 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,250 miles
    Test number
    592104270473
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  16. Pass145,271 miles (+14,640)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    145,271 miles
    Test number
    806746826739
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  17. Pass130,631 miles (+14,401)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    130,631 miles
    Test number
    821021208844
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Dbush (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass116,230 miles (+14,761)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    116,230 miles
    Test number
    365591112252
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass101,469 miles (+14,281)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    101,469 miles
    Test number
    869698855006
    • 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)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass87,188 miles (+13,289)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    87,188 miles
    Test number
    177385454497
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass73,899 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    73,899 miles
    Test number
    597394413092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail73,899 miles (+15,494)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,899 miles
    Test number
    678844313084
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  23. Pass58,405 miles (+15,638)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    58,405 miles
    Test number
    369681541362
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteSide skirts fitted

  24. Pass42,767 miles (+7,331)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    42,767 miles
    Test number
    424247640474
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass35,436 miles (+8,264)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    35,436 miles
    Test number
    803374249330
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  26. Pass27,172 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    27,172 miles
    Test number
    664224148393
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about LB55 NKL

Does LB55 NKL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB55 NKL is valid until 6 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB55 NKL?
The MOT on LB55 NKL is valid until 6 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB55 NKL done?
LB55 NKL was recorded at 210,026 miles at its MOT on 7 Apr 2026, an average of 10,554 miles a year.
Has LB55 NKL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 NKL has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LB55 NKL 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 NKL find?
LB55 NKL passed its latest MOT on 7 Apr 2026 with 2 minor defects and 7 advisories: central lower windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark, and 6 more.

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