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Saab 9-3

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,988 cc

LC55 ZWRMOT history

LC55 ZWR is a silver petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 13 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 6 Mar 2027 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 116,384 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Feb 2026.

LC55 ZWR silver 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 6 Mar 2027
Mileage
116,384 mi
At MOT on 25 Feb 2026
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,551 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC55 ZWR
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,988 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
13 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC55 ZWR was last recorded at 116,384 miles on 25 Feb 2026, 5,990 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,394 miles · 11 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
5,990 miles
Average per year
4,551 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 116,384 miles
  • 2025 – 110,394 miles
  • 2024 – 107,635 miles
  • 2019 – 100,712 miles
  • 2018 – 97,729 miles
  • 2017 – 93,358 miles
  • 2016 – 88,500 miles
  • 2015 – 82,928 miles
  • 2014 – 77,065 miles
  • 2013 – 70,839 miles
  • 2012 – 65,917 miles
  • 2011 – 58,209 miles
  • 2010 – 54,183 miles
  • 2009 – 49,044 miles
  • 2008 – 38,091 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,384 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel arch corroded
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel arch corroded
  • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexi pipe deterioratingRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear subframe is slightly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2015

Full MOT history

23 tests since 13 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,384 miles (+5,990)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    116,384 miles
    Test number
    804394375702
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexi pipe deteriorating

  2. Pass110,394 miles (+2,759)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    110,394 miles
    Test number
    747370383183
    • AdvisoryCentral heatshield slightly loose
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear wheel arches corroded

  3. Pass107,635 miles (+4)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    107,635 miles
    Test number
    655396694388
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe is slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexi pipe deteriorating

  4. Fail107,631 miles (+6,919)1 dangerous6 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,631 miles
    Test number
    662423424328
    • DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe is slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexi pipe deteriorating

  5. Pass100,712 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    100,712 miles
    Test number
    303188059629

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail100,712 miles (+2,983)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,712 miles
    Test number
    756880804567
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass97,729 miles (+4,371)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    97,729 miles
    Test number
    804589362155
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass93,358 miles (+4,858)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    93,358 miles
    Test number
    320013382787
    • AdvisoryEngine covers & undertrays fitted
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shocker mount (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shocker mount (2.4.A.3)

  9. Pass88,500 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    88,500 miles
    Test number
    283327425862
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront headlamp lenses deteriorated

  10. Fail88,500 miles (+5,572)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,500 miles
    Test number
    950443973426
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear nail and sidewall cracking in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear sidewall cracking on tyre
    • AdvisoryFront headlamp lenses deteriorated

  11. Pass82,928 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    82,928 miles
    Test number
    668722559956
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted

  12. Fail82,928 miles (+8)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,928 miles
    Test number
    561895091402
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted

  13. Fail82,920 miles (+5,855)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,920 miles
    Test number
    220556841342
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail77,065 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,065 miles
    Test number
    406543944430
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  15. Pass77,065 miles (+6,226)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    77,065 miles
    Test number
    985623444379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass70,839 miles (+4,922)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    70,839 miles
    Test number
    219119323335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass65,917 miles (+7,708)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    65,917 miles
    Test number
    875635232317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass58,209 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    58,209 miles
    Test number
    707941141332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail58,209 miles (+4,026)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,209 miles
    Test number
    449931141329
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  20. Pass54,183 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    54,183 miles
    Test number
    292357440378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail54,182 miles (+5,138)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,182 miles
    Test number
    260764740321
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteSlight play in off side rear top suspension bush

  22. Pass49,044 miles (+10,953)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    49,044 miles
    Test number
    571602229372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass38,091 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    38,091 miles
    Test number
    262438348314
    • 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)

Questions about LC55 ZWR

Does LC55 ZWR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC55 ZWR is valid until 6 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC55 ZWR?
The MOT on LC55 ZWR is valid until 6 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC55 ZWR done?
LC55 ZWR was recorded at 116,384 miles at its MOT on 25 Feb 2026, an average of 4,551 miles a year.
Has LC55 ZWR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC55 ZWR has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on LC55 ZWR 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 ZWR find?
LC55 ZWR passed its latest MOT on 25 Feb 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside rear wheel arch corroded; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link; offside rear wheel bearing has slight play, and 2 more.

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