Saab 9-3
Black · Diesel · 2005 · 1,910 cc
LC55 HCLMOT history
LC55 HCL is a black diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 28 Oct 2005. Its MOT is valid until 27 Jan 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 170,216 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 27 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 170,216 mi
- At MOT on 28 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 18 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 7,821 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LC55 HCL
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Saab
- Model
- 9-3
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,910 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 28 Oct 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 27 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 28 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LC55 HCL was last recorded at 170,216 miles on 28 Jan 2026, 8,704 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 161,512 miles · 14 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 8,704 miles
- Average per year
- 7,821 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 170,216 miles
- 2025 – 161,512 miles
- 2024 – 157,377 miles
- 2023 – 154,251 miles
- 2022 – 154,251 miles
- 2021 – 142,558 miles
- 2020 – 140,274 miles
- 2019 – 132,256 miles
- 2018 – 124,353 miles
- 2017 – 116,789 miles
- 2016 – 109,263 miles
- 2015 – 91,625 miles
- 2014 – 86,858 miles
- 2012 – 68,958 miles
- 2011 – 62,559 miles
- 2010 – 55,763 miles
- 2009 – 45,906 miles
- 2008 – 34,890 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass170,216 miles
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Headlamp aim not tested
Major2 MOTs, 2022
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2016
Full MOT history
24 tests since 9 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass170,216 miles (+8,704)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 170,216 miles
- Test number
- 674990065457
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Pass161,512 miles (+4,135)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 161,512 miles
- Test number
- 884399124219
- AdvisoryVehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Pass157,377 miles (+3,126)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 157,377 miles
- Test number
- 946246838903
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Pass154,251 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 154,251 miles
- Test number
- 883489840022
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryShock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Fail154,251 miles (+5,570)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 154,251 miles
- Test number
- 245023924201
- MajorFront Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced x2 (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorHeadlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing x2 (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass148,681 miles (+8)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 148,681 miles
- Test number
- 720869350561
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output has been cleaner (4.1.4 (b))
Fail148,673 miles (+6,115)4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 148,673 miles
- Test number
- 530834369733
- MajorFront Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear x2 (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorHeadlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorRear Fuel cap/sealing device component leaking filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass142,558 miles (+2,284)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 142,558 miles
- Test number
- 941069317228
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass140,274 miles (+8,018)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 140,274 miles
- Test number
- 471526800890
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass132,256 miles (+7,903)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 132,256 miles
- Test number
- 552276230699
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass124,353 miles (+7,564)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 124,353 miles
- Test number
- 675169646585
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass116,789 miles (+7,526)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 116,789 miles
- Test number
- 778617914020
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass109,263 miles (+9)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 109,263 miles
- Test number
- 116861799770
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Fail109,254 miles (+17,629)4 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,254 miles
- Test number
- 292107603611
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front 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)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryThe n/s/r tyre is worn to 3mm
Pass91,625 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 91,625 miles
- Test number
- 326936215045
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (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)
Fail91,625 miles (+4,767)2 failures3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,625 miles
- Test number
- 576554215024
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (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)
- NoteThe front brake discs are deteriorated
- NoteThe rear brake discs and pads are worn/deteriorated
Pass86,858 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 86,858 miles
- Test number
- 629880724080
- NoteThe front drop links are starting to wear
Fail86,858 miles (+17,900)1 dangerous2 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,858 miles
- Test number
- 547460224088
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- NoteThe front drop links are starting to wear
Pass68,958 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 68,958 miles
- Test number
- 868189532367
- NoteSlight play in the n/s/f drop link
Fail68,958 miles (+6,399)1 failure1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,958 miles
- Test number
- 619149632351
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- NoteSlight play in the n/s/f drop link
Pass62,559 miles (+6,796)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 62,559 miles
- Test number
- 519237931369
- NoteThe o/s/r and both front tyres are worn on the edges
Pass55,763 miles (+9,857)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 55,763 miles
- Test number
- 834950400319
- NoteN/s/r tyre has nail in the tread and is quite worn
Pass45,906 miles (+11,016)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 45,906 miles
- Test number
- 253704699294
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,890 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 34,890 miles
- Test number
- 283783688221
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LC55 HCL
- Does LC55 HCL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC55 HCL is valid until 27 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LC55 HCL?
- The MOT on LC55 HCL is valid until 27 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LC55 HCL done?
- LC55 HCL was recorded at 170,216 miles at its MOT on 28 Jan 2026, an average of 7,821 miles a year.
- Has LC55 HCL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LC55 HCL has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Dec 2022.
- Has the mileage on LC55 HCL 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 HCL find?
- LC55 HCL passed its latest MOT on 28 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output.
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