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Saab 9-3

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 2,000 cc

LB55 UHVMOT history

LB55 UHV is a black petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 23 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 6 Nov 2026 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 109,565 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Nov 2026
Mileage
109,565 mi
At MOT on 7 Nov 2025
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,520 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 UHV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
23 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 UHV was last recorded at 109,565 miles on 7 Nov 2025, 6,871 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
102,694 miles · 7 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
6,871 miles
Average per year
5,520 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 109,565 miles
  • 2024 – 102,694 miles
  • 2023 – 97,433 miles
  • 2022 – 91,679 miles
  • 2021 – 88,174 miles
  • 2020 – 81,935 miles
  • 2018 – 80,910 miles
  • 2017 – 75,103 miles
  • 2016 – 69,441 miles
  • 2015 – 65,461 miles
  • 2014 – 58,908 miles
  • 2013 – 51,597 miles
  • 2012 – 44,454 miles
  • 2011 – 36,526 miles
  • 2010 – 26,508 miles
  • 2009 – 17,380 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,565 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output x 2 (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine and transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Mounting corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Inner Light units condensation ingress

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018

Full MOT history

25 tests since 24 Feb 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,565 miles (+6,871)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    109,565 miles
    Test number
    275462807047
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output x 2 (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine and transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass102,694 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    102,694 miles
    Test number
    711796836408
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded

  3. Fail102,694 miles (+5,261)2 dangerous3 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,694 miles
    Test number
    865851722633
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded

  4. Pass97,433 miles (+5,754)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    97,433 miles
    Test number
    698747139635
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass91,679 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    91,679 miles
    Test number
    162378192531
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail91,679 miles (+3,505)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,679 miles
    Test number
    151600771217
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass88,174 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    88,174 miles
    Test number
    886705609458
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Mounting corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Light units condensation ingress
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Fail88,174 miles (+2)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,174 miles
    Test number
    471049953336
    • MajorOffside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Mounting corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Light units condensation ingress
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Fail88,172 miles (+6,237)5 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,172 miles
    Test number
    760232496162
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lens deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Mounting corroded. (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Pass81,935 miles (+1,025)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    81,935 miles
    Test number
    744750917475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass80,910 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2019
    Odometer
    80,910 miles
    Test number
    310781966643
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroaded

  12. Fail80,904 miles (+5,801)4 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,904 miles
    Test number
    358446000402
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroaded

  13. Pass75,103 miles (+5,662)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2018
    Odometer
    75,103 miles
    Test number
    452367785485
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre slightly perished

  14. Pass69,441 miles (+3,980)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2017
    Odometer
    69,441 miles
    Test number
    531478257390
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Fail65,461 miles1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,461 miles
    Test number
    658293485158
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCorrosion rear discs
    • NoteSlight uneven wear on inner tyre treads

  16. Pass65,461 miles (+6,553)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    65,461 miles
    Test number
    987213985190
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCorrosion rear discs
    • NoteSlight uneven wear on inner tyre treads

  17. Pass58,908 miles (+7,311)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    58,908 miles
    Test number
    135901894183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass51,597 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    51,597 miles
    Test number
    518326583137
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear discs corroded on edges

  19. Fail51,597 miles (+7,143)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,597 miles
    Test number
    405087173157
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear discs corroded on edges

  20. Pass44,454 miles (+7,928)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    44,454 miles
    Test number
    607675372140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass36,526 miles (+10,018)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    36,526 miles
    Test number
    388435381111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass26,508 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    26,508 miles
    Test number
    142016080198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail26,508 miles (+9,128)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,508 miles
    Test number
    914996080136
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  24. Pass17,380 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    17,380 miles
    Test number
    764935859037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail17,380 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,380 miles
    Test number
    443925559035
    • FailureOffside Front 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)

Questions about LB55 UHV

Does LB55 UHV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB55 UHV is valid until 6 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB55 UHV?
The MOT on LB55 UHV is valid until 6 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 UHV done?
LB55 UHV was recorded at 109,565 miles at its MOT on 7 Nov 2025, an average of 5,520 miles a year.
Has LB55 UHV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 UHV has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on LB55 UHV 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 UHV find?
LB55 UHV passed its latest MOT on 7 Nov 2025 with 8 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output x 2; nearside rear coil spring corroded, and 5 more.

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