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Saab 9-3

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,998 cc

LB55 NKZMOT history

LB55 NKZ is a blue petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 20 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 26 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 129,862 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Nov 2026
Mileage
129,862 mi
At MOT on 24 Nov 2025
MOT tests
29
18 passed · 11 failed
Per year
6,126 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 NKZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
20 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 NKZ was last recorded at 129,862 miles on 24 Nov 2025, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
129,857 miles · 3 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
6,126 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 129,862 miles
  • 2024 – 127,133 miles
  • 2023 – 124,176 miles
  • 2022 – 116,928 miles
  • 2021 – 108,087 miles
  • 2020 – 101,943 miles
  • 2019 – 93,901 miles
  • 2018 – 87,714 miles
  • 2017 – 76,525 miles
  • 2016 – 66,055 miles
  • 2015 – 60,156 miles
  • 2014 – 57,456 miles
  • 2013 – 55,260 miles
  • 2012 – 52,903 miles
  • 2011 – 49,411 miles
  • 2010 – 46,176 miles
  • 2009 – 40,482 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,862 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

29 tests since 4 Apr 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass129,862 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    129,862 miles
    Test number
    869125382950
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail129,857 miles (+2,724)9 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,857 miles
    Test number
    747260851789
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass127,133 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    127,133 miles
    Test number
    794447261363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail127,133 miles (+2,957)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,133 miles
    Test number
    349541387640
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass124,176 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    124,176 miles
    Test number
    307331755604
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Fail124,176 miles (+7,248)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,176 miles
    Test number
    609683347936
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass116,928 miles (+8,841)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    116,928 miles
    Test number
    225034849724
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  8. Pass108,087 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    108,087 miles
    Test number
    575986624903
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Fail108,087 miles (+6,144)2 dangerous4 major3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,087 miles
    Test number
    922673910010
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre out of shape and excessive cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre out of shape and excessive cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorEmissions not tested major leak of exhaust gases (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (4.3.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass101,943 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    101,943 miles
    Test number
    150462178327
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Fail101,943 miles (+8,042)2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,943 miles
    Test number
    577053176041
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass93,901 miles (+103)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    93,901 miles
    Test number
    407638650681

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail93,798 miles (+6,084)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,798 miles
    Test number
    653203213836
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

  14. Pass87,714 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    87,714 miles
    Test number
    224007634709
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  15. Fail87,714 miles (+11,189)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,714 miles
    Test number
    678279973624
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction sat nav (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  16. Pass76,525 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    76,525 miles
    Test number
    405373384519
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Fail76,525 miles (+10,470)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,525 miles
    Test number
    152744472460
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass66,055 miles (+5,899)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    66,055 miles
    Test number
    672109406481
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake lightly binding
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamp lenses faded almost to excess (patterns weak)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted

  19. Pass60,156 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    60,156 miles
    Test number
    634083862138
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamp lenses 'foggy'
    • AdvisoryBoth rear bump stops cracked/perished

  20. Fail60,152 miles (+2,696)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,152 miles
    Test number
    114228287522
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureHeadlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamp lenses 'foggy'
    • AdvisoryBoth rear bump stops cracked/perished

  21. Pass57,456 miles (+2,196)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    57,456 miles
    Test number
    337794704301
    • 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)

  22. Pass55,260 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    55,260 miles
    Test number
    145399403329
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront tyres wearing slightly on edges/cuts in tread

  23. Fail55,260 miles (+2,357)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,260 miles
    Test number
    476419903441
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront tyres wearing slightly on edges/cuts in tread

  24. Pass52,903 miles (+3,492)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    52,903 miles
    Test number
    235382212376
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside front tyre has cuts in tread

  25. Fail49,411 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,411 miles
    Test number
    236314001396
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  26. Pass49,411 miles (+3,235)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    49,411 miles
    Test number
    858884501326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass46,176 miles (+5,694)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    46,176 miles
    Test number
    753527100303
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront brake discs worn
    • NoteRear brake disc worn

  28. Pass40,482 miles (+12,567)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    40,482 miles
    Test number
    403169109328
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  29. Pass27,915 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    27,915 miles
    Test number
    970344399079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB55 NKZ

Does LB55 NKZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB55 NKZ is valid until 26 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB55 NKZ?
The MOT on LB55 NKZ is valid until 26 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB55 NKZ done?
LB55 NKZ was recorded at 129,862 miles at its MOT on 24 Nov 2025, an average of 6,126 miles a year.
Has LB55 NKZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 NKZ has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LB55 NKZ 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 NKZ find?
LB55 NKZ passed its latest MOT on 24 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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