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Saab 9-3

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 2,000 cc

LC55 HDAMOT history

LC55 HDA is a blue petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 6 Nov 2005. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jun 2027 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 118,956 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jun 2026.

LC55 HDA blue 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 23 Jun 2027
Mileage
118,956 mi
At MOT on 11 Jun 2026
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,924 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC55 HDA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
6 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC55 HDA was last recorded at 118,956 miles on 11 Jun 2026, 29,726 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
89,230 miles · 24 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
29,726 miles
Average per year
4,924 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 118,956 miles
  • 2025 – 89,230 miles
  • 2024 – 86,491 miles
  • 2023 – 80,792 miles
  • 2022 – 76,726 miles
  • 2021 – 71,975 miles
  • 2020 – 66,377 miles
  • 2019 – 62,441 miles
  • 2018 – 58,432 miles
  • 2016 – 55,779 miles
  • 2014 – 51,230 miles
  • 2013 – 48,593 miles
  • 2012 – 45,376 miles
  • 2011 – 41,353 miles
  • 2009 – 37,093 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,956 miles
  • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

22 tests since 26 Oct 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,956 miles (+29,726)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    118,956 miles
    Test number
    975639963599
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
  2. Pass89,230 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    89,230 miles
    Test number
    150698258149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail89,230 miles (+2,739)2 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,230 miles
    Test number
    998808037921
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
  4. Pass86,491 miles (+17)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    86,491 miles
    Test number
    706530634817
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
  5. Fail86,474 miles (+5,682)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,474 miles
    Test number
    724955227304
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
  6. Pass80,792 miles (+4,066)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    80,792 miles
    Test number
    249025041715
    • 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))
  7. Pass76,726 miles (+26)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    76,726 miles
    Test number
    500301393112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail76,700 miles (+4,725)1 dangerous5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,700 miles
    Test number
    575995606736
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass71,975 miles (+5,598)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    71,975 miles
    Test number
    963654876138
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass66,377 miles (+3,936)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    66,377 miles
    Test number
    197294285854

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass62,441 miles (+4,009)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    62,441 miles
    Test number
    345249541157
    • AdvisoryN\S\F TOP MOUNT BEARING WORN
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass58,432 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    58,432 miles
    Test number
    164313541299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail58,427 miles (+2,648)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,427 miles
    Test number
    609814146197
    • FailureNearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  14. Pass55,779 miles (+4,549)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    55,779 miles
    Test number
    259546014963

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass51,230 miles (+2,637)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    51,230 miles
    Test number
    396766994496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass48,593 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    48,593 miles
    Test number
    297765683481
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  17. Fail48,590 miles (+3,214)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,590 miles
    Test number
    128162383161
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  18. Pass45,376 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    45,376 miles
    Test number
    289099982057
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
  19. Fail45,376 miles (+4,023)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,376 miles
    Test number
    339829582001
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
  20. Pass41,353 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    41,353 miles
    Test number
    359618731036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail41,353 miles (+4,260)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,353 miles
    Test number
    255998831066
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
  22. Pass37,093 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    37,093 miles
    Test number
    623869599270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC55 HDA

Does LC55 HDA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC55 HDA is valid until 23 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC55 HDA?
The MOT on LC55 HDA is valid until 23 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC55 HDA done?
LC55 HDA was recorded at 118,956 miles at its MOT on 11 Jun 2026, an average of 4,924 miles a year.
Has LC55 HDA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC55 HDA has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on LC55 HDA 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 HDA find?
LC55 HDA passed its latest MOT on 11 Jun 2026 with 1 advisory: steering column universal joint has slight wear or play.

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