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Saab 9-3

Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 1,998 cc

LB55 NLEMOT history

LB55 NLE is a grey petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 16 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 21 Sept 2027 and it has passed 18 of 32 MOT tests, with 196,030 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Sept 2027
Mileage
196,030 mi
At MOT on 22 Sept 2026
MOT tests
32
18 passed · 14 failed
Per year
9,284 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 NLE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
16 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 NLE was last recorded at 196,030 miles on 22 Sept 2026, 607 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
195,423 miles · 12 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
607 miles
Average per year
9,284 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 196,030 miles
  • 2025 – 170,090 miles
  • 2024 – 165,862 miles
  • 2023 – 152,831 miles
  • 2022 – 141,937 miles
  • 2021 – 132,403 miles
  • 2020 – 125,781 miles
  • 2019 – 121,092 miles
  • 2018 – 113,844 miles
  • 2017 – 105,708 miles
  • 2016 – 101,031 miles
  • 2015 – 95,101 miles
  • 2014 – 85,659 miles
  • 2013 – 84,001 miles
  • 2012 – 73,255 miles
  • 2011 – 63,315 miles
  • 2009 – 44,348 miles
  • 2008 – 30,733 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass196,030 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner (5.2.3 (e))Recorded 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.

  • Nearside Headlamp cover opaque

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

32 tests since 2 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass196,030 miles (+607)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    196,030 miles
    Test number
    360924505255
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail195,423 miles (+25,333)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,423 miles
    Test number
    421676701419
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass170,090 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    170,090 miles
    Test number
    401334395042
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp cover opaque
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail170,090 miles (+4,228)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,090 miles
    Test number
    153571623599
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp cover opaque
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass165,862 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    165,862 miles
    Test number
    790586439085
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres slightly deformed
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp lense opaque
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail165,862 miles (+13,031)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,862 miles
    Test number
    722575409973
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres slightly deformed
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp lense opaque
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass152,831 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    152,831 miles
    Test number
    559711761198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail152,829 miles (+10,892)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,829 miles
    Test number
    550435978134
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  9. Pass141,937 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    141,937 miles
    Test number
    747632600492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail141,937 miles (+9,534)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,937 miles
    Test number
    983940051526
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass132,403 miles (+6,622)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    132,403 miles
    Test number
    580720575669
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass125,781 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    125,781 miles
    Test number
    616752317853
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust box outer skin is slightly corroded

  13. Fail125,781 miles (+4,689)2 repaired2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,781 miles
    Test number
    967544481679
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust box outer skin is slightly corroded

  14. Pass121,092 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    121,092 miles
    Test number
    604435171535
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust box heat shield corroded

  15. Fail121,092 miles (+7,248)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,092 miles
    Test number
    545755101362
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust box heat shield corroded

  16. Pass113,844 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    113,844 miles
    Test number
    417465985937
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  17. Fail113,844 miles (+8,136)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,844 miles
    Test number
    472565179518
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  18. Pass105,708 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    105,708 miles
    Test number
    822205168961

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail105,708 miles (+4,677)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,708 miles
    Test number
    293867311680
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  20. Pass101,031 miles (+5,930)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    101,031 miles
    Test number
    622819935326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass95,101 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    95,101 miles
    Test number
    426228785187
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre wearing inner edge

  22. Fail95,101 miles (+9,442)5 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,101 miles
    Test number
    849324785158
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Outer Rear Upper Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre wearing inner edge

  23. Pass85,659 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    85,659 miles
    Test number
    345362714270
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  24. Fail85,659 miles (+1,658)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,659 miles
    Test number
    625391914206
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  25. Pass84,001 miles (+2)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    84,001 miles
    Test number
    979629143280
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak

  26. Fail83,999 miles (+10,744)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,999 miles
    Test number
    268397743274
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak

  27. Pass73,255 miles1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    73,255 miles
    Test number
    586444342253
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteO/s rear tyre has uneven tread inside edge

  28. Fail73,255 miles (+9,940)2 failures1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,255 miles
    Test number
    216723342271
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteO/s rear tyre has uneven tread inside edge

  29. Pass63,315 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    63,315 miles
    Test number
    979509641206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail63,315 miles (+18,967)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,315 miles
    Test number
    459498841266
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  31. Pass44,348 miles (+13,615)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    44,348 miles
    Test number
    861552359345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass30,733 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    30,733 miles
    Test number
    642377838396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB55 NLE

Does LB55 NLE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB55 NLE is valid until 21 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB55 NLE?
The MOT on LB55 NLE is valid until 21 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 NLE done?
LB55 NLE was recorded at 196,030 miles at its MOT on 22 Sept 2026, an average of 9,284 miles a year.
Has LB55 NLE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 NLE has failed 14 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LB55 NLE 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 NLE find?
LB55 NLE passed its latest MOT on 22 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; offside front anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner.

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