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Saab 9-3

Grey · Petrol · 2006 · 2,792 cc

LB55 NLGMOT history

LB55 NLG is a grey petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 7 Jan 2006. Its MOT is valid until 29 Nov 2026 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 94,447 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Nov 2026
Mileage
94,447 mi
At MOT on 6 Nov 2025
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,286 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 NLG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,792 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
7 Jan 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 NLG was last recorded at 94,447 miles on 6 Nov 2025, 26 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,421 miles · 28 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
26 miles
Average per year
4,286 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 94,447 miles
  • 2024 – 90,667 miles
  • 2023 – 89,841 miles
  • 2022 – 86,105 miles
  • 2021 – 82,978 miles
  • 2020 – 81,194 miles
  • 2019 – 75,694 miles
  • 2018 – 72,236 miles
  • 2017 – 65,896 miles
  • 2016 – 61,643 miles
  • 2015 – 56,661 miles
  • 2014 – 52,985 miles
  • 2013 – 47,620 miles
  • 2012 – 43,379 miles
  • 2011 – 37,437 miles
  • 2010 – 30,688 miles
  • 2009 – 22,367 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,447 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))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 Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

27 tests since 12 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,447 miles (+26)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    94,447 miles
    Test number
    641130032116
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

  2. Fail94,421 miles (+3,754)2 dangerous1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,421 miles
    Test number
    823197389020
    • DangerousNearside Inner Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) rack end (2.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRoad wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

  3. Pass90,667 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    90,667 miles
    Test number
    424260870959

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail90,667 miles (+826)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,667 miles
    Test number
    794276634783
    • Repaired at testBrake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass89,841 miles (+3,736)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    89,841 miles
    Test number
    675002557069
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass86,105 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    86,105 miles
    Test number
    378729913256
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) bothside
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing advice to change (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail86,105 miles (+3,127)1 major1 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,105 miles
    Test number
    207419953598
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) bothside
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing advice to change (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass82,978 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    82,978 miles
    Test number
    862409868711
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear heat shield insecure

  9. Fail82,978 miles (+1,784)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,978 miles
    Test number
    392700608951
    • MajorOffside Front Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear heat shield insecure

  10. Pass81,194 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    81,194 miles
    Test number
    497145084118
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail81,194 miles (+5,500)1 dangerous1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,194 miles
    Test number
    563014464609
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust shield insecured

  12. Pass75,694 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    75,694 miles
    Test number
    799853533437
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Fail75,694 miles (+3,458)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,694 miles
    Test number
    433785413019
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Pass72,236 miles (+6,340)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    72,236 miles
    Test number
    915318847293
    • AdvisoryN/S/F Tyre cut on outer sidewall
    • AdvisoryN/S/F Tyre wearing on inner and outer edge
    • AdvisoryO/S/R Tyre has fine cracks in threads
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  15. Pass65,896 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    65,896 miles
    Test number
    883278752611
    • AdvisoryO/S/R Tyre Perished
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  16. Fail65,896 miles (+4,253)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,896 miles
    Test number
    478581766745
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high Front both (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryO/S/R Tyre Perished
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  17. Pass61,643 miles (+4,982)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    61,643 miles
    Test number
    218790044658

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass56,661 miles (+3,676)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    56,661 miles
    Test number
    427092715133
    • NoteBoth front steering arm inner joints play
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner and outer edges
    • NoteNearside rear tyre has a nail, tread surface cracking and offshape
    • NoteOffside rear tyre tread surface cracking

  19. Pass52,985 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    52,985 miles
    Test number
    697243414149
    • NoteBoth front steering arm inner joints play
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing low on edges

  20. Fail52,985 miles (+5,365)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,985 miles
    Test number
    367103514121
    • 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)
    • NoteBoth front steering arm inner joints play
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing low on edges

  21. Pass47,620 miles (+4,241)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    47,620 miles
    Test number
    966580213132
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteNearside front tyre outer wall damaged

  22. Pass43,379 miles (+5,942)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    43,379 miles
    Test number
    738506212022
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass37,437 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    37,437 miles
    Test number
    276283611040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail37,437 miles (+6,749)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,437 miles
    Test number
    968563211087
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

  25. Pass30,688 miles (+8,321)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    30,688 miles
    Test number
    110873510095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail22,367 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,367 miles
    Test number
    111332519440
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  27. Pass22,367 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    22,367 miles
    Test number
    690952119011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB55 NLG

Does LB55 NLG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB55 NLG is valid until 29 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB55 NLG?
The MOT on LB55 NLG is valid until 29 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 NLG done?
LB55 NLG was recorded at 94,447 miles at its MOT on 6 Nov 2025, an average of 4,286 miles a year.
Has LB55 NLG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 NLG has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LB55 NLG 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 NLG find?
LB55 NLG passed its latest MOT on 6 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: exhaust noisy.

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