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Saab 9-3

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 1,910 cc

LB55 UEKMOT history

LB55 UEK is a blue diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 30 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 17 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 219,707 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 May 2027
Mileage
219,707 mi
At MOT on 6 May 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
9,237 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 UEK
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
30 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 May 2027
Latest MOT test
6 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 UEK was last recorded at 219,707 miles on 6 May 2026, 3,633 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
216,074 miles · 29 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
3,633 miles
Average per year
9,237 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 219,707 miles
  • 2025 – 216,074 miles
  • 2024 – 213,844 miles
  • 2023 – 210,957 miles
  • 2022 – 207,723 miles
  • 2021 – 203,806 miles
  • 2020 – 200,103 miles
  • 2019 – 196,739 miles
  • 2018 – 191,972 miles
  • 2017 – 186,663 miles
  • 2016 – 173,478 miles
  • 2015 – 163,147 miles
  • 2014 – 155,171 miles
  • 2013 – 142,644 miles
  • 2012 – 128,977 miles
  • 2011 – 111,546 miles
  • 2010 – 96,681 miles
  • 2009 – 81,630 miles
  • 2008 – 58,963 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass219,707 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

25 tests since 10 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass219,707 miles (+3,633)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2027
    Odometer
    219,707 miles
    Test number
    402253667074
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass216,074 miles (+61)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2026
    Odometer
    216,074 miles
    Test number
    879465586433
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Fail216,013 miles (+2,169)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    216,013 miles
    Test number
    523007538641
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass213,844 miles (+2,887)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2025
    Odometer
    213,844 miles
    Test number
    184658762906
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass210,957 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2024
    Odometer
    210,957 miles
    Test number
    685393048226
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  6. Fail210,957 miles (+3,234)1 dangerous1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    210,957 miles
    Test number
    455464315014
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing not checked due to brake binding

  7. Pass207,723 miles (+3,917)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    207,723 miles
    Test number
    306484284902

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass203,806 miles (+3,703)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    203,806 miles
    Test number
    579582757043
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive oil leak in engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass200,103 miles (+3,364)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    200,103 miles
    Test number
    201150327364
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished in tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front shock absorber corroded

  10. Pass196,739 miles (+4,767)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    196,739 miles
    Test number
    322116932126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass191,972 miles (+5,309)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    191,972 miles
    Test number
    233608097101
    • MinorNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases egr transfer pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

  12. Pass186,663 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    186,663 miles
    Test number
    804184015133
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm and bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail186,663 miles (+13,185)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,663 miles
    Test number
    645168816920
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting fractured top strut mounting bracket (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting fractured top strut mounting bracket (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm and bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass173,478 miles (+10,331)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    173,478 miles
    Test number
    889408959899
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer starting to crack off (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass163,147 miles (+7,976)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    163,147 miles
    Test number
    799819020016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass155,171 miles (+12,527)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    155,171 miles
    Test number
    809724694214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass142,644 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    142,644 miles
    Test number
    675242783277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail142,644 miles (+13,667)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,644 miles
    Test number
    837222383206
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  19. Pass128,977 miles (+17,431)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    128,977 miles
    Test number
    549814402355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass111,546 miles (+14,865)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    111,546 miles
    Test number
    758187281274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass96,681 miles (+15,051)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    96,681 miles
    Test number
    404068400352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass81,630 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    81,630 miles
    Test number
    681225319319
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • 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)
    • NoteChild seats fitted to n/s/r & o/s/r seats,adult belts not checked properly

  23. Fail81,630 miles (+22,667)2 repaired4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,630 miles
    Test number
    984185419308
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • 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)
    • NoteChild seats fitted to n/s/r & o/s/r seats,adult belts not checked properly

  24. Pass58,963 miles5 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    58,963 miles
    Test number
    784965248340
    • NoteBrake fluid discoloured
    • NoteDIDNT TEST BOTH OUTER REAR SEAT BELTS DUE TO CHILD SEATS
    • NoteLarge oil leak from crank seal N/S
    • NoteOil leak from Dip stick seal
    • NoteRear tyres stepped and tread getting low

  25. Fail58,962 miles3 failures9 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,962 miles
    Test number
    171835448353
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteBrake fluid discoloured
    • NoteDIDNT TEST BOTH OUTER REAR SEAT BELTS DUE TO CHILD SEATS
    • NoteFront brake pads getting low and discs lipped. ADVISE TO REPLACE
    • NoteLarge oil leak from crank seal N/S
    • NoteOil leak from Dip stick seal
    • NotePlay in O/S/R top arm bush
    • NoteRear brake pads getting low and discs lipped. ADVISE TO REPLACE
    • NoteRear tyres stepped and tread getting low
    • NoteRear wiper blade poor in operation

Questions about LB55 UEK

Does LB55 UEK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB55 UEK is valid until 17 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB55 UEK?
The MOT on LB55 UEK is valid until 17 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB55 UEK done?
LB55 UEK was recorded at 219,707 miles at its MOT on 6 May 2026, an average of 9,237 miles a year.
Has LB55 UEK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 UEK has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on LB55 UEK 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 UEK find?
LB55 UEK passed its latest MOT on 6 May 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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