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Saab 9-3

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,998 cc

LC55 CJOMOT history

LC55 CJO is a black petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 20 Oct 2005. Its MOT is valid until 31 Aug 2027 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 232,318 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Aug 2026.

LC55 CJO black Saab 9-3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Saab 9-3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 31 Aug 2027
Mileage
232,318 mi
At MOT on 28 Aug 2026
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,669 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC55 CJO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
20 Oct 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC55 CJO was last recorded at 232,318 miles on 28 Aug 2026, 3,767 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
228,551 miles · 29 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
3,767 miles
Average per year
9,669 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 232,318 miles
  • 2025 – 228,551 miles
  • 2024 – 223,982 miles
  • 2023 – 216,270 miles
  • 2022 – 214,627 miles
  • 2021 – 209,360 miles
  • 2020 – 203,051 miles
  • 2019 – 200,518 miles
  • 2018 – 198,106 miles
  • 2017 – 196,225 miles
  • 2016 – 185,707 miles
  • 2014 – 161,645 miles
  • 2013 – 142,517 miles
  • 2012 – 114,895 miles
  • 2010 – 94,846 miles
  • 2009 – 76,543 miles
  • 2008 – 59,927 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass232,318 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front foglight not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very heavy wear on inner edge . 225/45 R17

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear both rear shock absorbers corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear registration plate delaminated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner tread (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

21 tests since 29 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass232,318 miles (+3,767)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    232,318 miles
    Test number
    395016566306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass228,551 miles (+4,569)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    228,551 miles
    Test number
    128499074651

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass223,982 miles (+7,712)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    223,982 miles
    Test number
    796021027873

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass216,270 miles (+1,643)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    216,270 miles
    Test number
    708654562654

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass214,627 miles (+5,267)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    214,627 miles
    Test number
    852566368045
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass209,360 miles (+34)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    209,360 miles
    Test number
    110732600828
    • AdvisoryNearside Front foglight not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very heavy wear on inner edge . 225/45 R17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear both rear shock absorbers corroded
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated

  7. Fail209,326 miles (+6,275)1 dangerous6 major3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    209,326 miles
    Test number
    133337477103
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Upper Windscreen in an unacceptable condition excessively damaged (3.2 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MinorNearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning inner bulb (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning outer bulb (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning outer bulb (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front foglight not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very heavy wear on inner edge . 225/45 R17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear both rear shock absorbers corroded
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated

  8. Pass203,051 miles (+2,533)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    203,051 miles
    Test number
    725733629701
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass200,518 miles (+2,412)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    200,518 miles
    Test number
    923973359668

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass198,106 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    198,106 miles
    Test number
    876412003498
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner tread (4.1.E.1)

  11. Fail198,106 miles (+1,881)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,106 miles
    Test number
    586754711314
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner tread (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass196,225 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    196,225 miles
    Test number
    587790832252
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust mounting corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn on inside edge

  13. Fail196,225 miles (+10,518)5 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,225 miles
    Test number
    778868748951
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust mounting corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn on inside edge

  14. Pass185,707 miles (+24,062)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    185,707 miles
    Test number
    511814993245
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySlight damage to nearside headlamp

  15. Pass161,645 miles (+19,128)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    161,645 miles
    Test number
    935926004284
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOff side rear brake caliper sticking

  16. Pass142,517 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    142,517 miles
    Test number
    245404303269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail142,517 miles (+27,622)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,517 miles
    Test number
    317504103291
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  18. Pass114,895 miles (+20,049)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    114,895 miles
    Test number
    338137122022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass94,846 miles (+18,303)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    94,846 miles
    Test number
    872475340323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass76,543 miles (+16,616)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    76,543 miles
    Test number
    692740509323
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteBrake pipe over cover not visible

  21. Pass59,927 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    59,927 miles
    Test number
    303823208328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC55 CJO

Does LC55 CJO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC55 CJO is valid until 31 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC55 CJO?
The MOT on LC55 CJO is valid until 31 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC55 CJO done?
LC55 CJO was recorded at 232,318 miles at its MOT on 28 Aug 2026, an average of 9,669 miles a year.
Has LC55 CJO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC55 CJO has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Mar 2021.
Has the mileage on LC55 CJO 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 LC55 CJO find?
LC55 CJO passed its latest MOT on 28 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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