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Saab 9-3

Blue · Petrol · 2006 · 1,988 cc

LB55 YFWMOT history

LB55 YFW is a blue petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 3 Feb 2006. Its MOT is valid until 5 Aug 2027 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 129,714 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 Aug 2027
Mileage
129,714 mi
At MOT on 28 Jul 2026
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,887 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 YFW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,988 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
3 Feb 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 YFW was last recorded at 129,714 miles on 28 Jul 2026, 1,447 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,267 miles · 24 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1,447 miles
Average per year
5,887 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 129,714 miles
  • 2025 – 128,267 miles
  • 2024 – 127,272 miles
  • 2023 – 125,601 miles
  • 2022 – 124,222 miles
  • 2021 – 123,554 miles
  • 2020 – 122,343 miles
  • 2019 – 121,304 miles
  • 2017 – 117,415 miles
  • 2016 – 111,171 miles
  • 2015 – 98,947 miles
  • 2014 – 89,200 miles
  • 2013 – 79,675 miles
  • 2012 – 69,629 miles
  • 2011 – 49,569 miles
  • 2010 – 37,931 miles
  • 2009 – 26,728 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,714 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front top mount corroded
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear slight play in both rear hub bushes

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.

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Chip in windshield

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2016

Full MOT history

22 tests since 28 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass129,714 miles (+1,447)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    129,714 miles
    Test number
    896248080904
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front top mount corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear slight play in both rear hub bushes

  2. Pass128,267 miles (+995)1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    128,267 miles
    Test number
    878585214978
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside 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 Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass127,272 miles (+1,671)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    127,272 miles
    Test number
    981007920985
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside 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 Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass125,601 miles (+29)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    125,601 miles
    Test number
    729323517702
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre sidewall damage
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryChip in windshield

  5. Fail125,572 miles (+1,350)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,572 miles
    Test number
    132040523723
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre sidewall damage
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryChip in windshield

  6. Pass124,222 miles (+668)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    124,222 miles
    Test number
    355237883804
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryChip in windshield

  7. Pass123,554 miles (+1,211)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    123,554 miles
    Test number
    610915799461
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySwollen oil cooler pipe advise

  8. Pass122,343 miles (+1,039)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    122,343 miles
    Test number
    346826049824
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryChip in windshield

  9. Pass121,304 miles (+3,889)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    121,304 miles
    Test number
    998370255914
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass117,415 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    117,415 miles
    Test number
    512996113809

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail117,415 miles (+6,244)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,415 miles
    Test number
    185559639999
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  12. Pass111,171 miles (+12,224)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    111,171 miles
    Test number
    340322002901
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn on inside edge

  13. Pass98,947 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    98,947 miles
    Test number
    421435448258
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush and offside rear upper (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn unevenly at inner edges

  14. Fail98,940 miles (+9,740)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,940 miles
    Test number
    961638073054
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush and offside rear upper (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn unevenly at inner edges

  15. Pass89,200 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    89,200 miles
    Test number
    868154244338
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail89,193 miles (+9,518)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,193 miles
    Test number
    468874044412
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass79,675 miles (+10,046)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    79,675 miles
    Test number
    378506543328
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass69,629 miles (+9,988)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    69,629 miles
    Test number
    986305152391
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside front coil spring broken at bottom but still located

  19. Pass59,641 miles (+10,072)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    59,641 miles
    Test number
    977213432026
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass49,569 miles (+11,638)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    49,569 miles
    Test number
    795422421057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass37,931 miles (+11,203)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    37,931 miles
    Test number
    632173820077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass26,728 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    26,728 miles
    Test number
    123598829081
    • NoteN/S/R tyre has a cut in the sidewall

Questions about LB55 YFW

Does LB55 YFW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB55 YFW is valid until 5 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB55 YFW?
The MOT on LB55 YFW is valid until 5 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB55 YFW done?
LB55 YFW was recorded at 129,714 miles at its MOT on 28 Jul 2026, an average of 5,887 miles a year.
Has LB55 YFW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 YFW has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on LB55 YFW 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 YFW find?
LB55 YFW passed its latest MOT on 28 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 8 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 6 more.

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