Saab 9-3
Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,998 cc
LC55 ZXZMOT history
LC55 ZXZ is a silver petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 1 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 16 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 78,341 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 16 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 78,341 mi
- At MOT on 17 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 24
- 18 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 3,467 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LC55 ZXZ
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Saab
- Model
- 9-3
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,998 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 1 Dec 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 16 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 17 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LC55 ZXZ was last recorded at 78,341 miles on 17 Dec 2025, 195 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 78,146 miles · 25 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 195 miles
- Average per year
- 3,467 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 78,341 miles
- 2024 – 77,316 miles
- 2023 – 76,749 miles
- 2022 – 73,914 miles
- 2021 – 69,278 miles
- 2020 – 64,863 miles
- 2019 – 56,981 miles
- 2018 – 50,448 miles
- 2017 – 50,388 miles
- 2016 – 44,873 miles
- 2015 – 41,410 miles
- 2014 – 38,000 miles
- 2013 – 35,881 miles
- 2012 – 33,781 miles
- 2011 – 30,863 miles
- 2010 – 28,440 miles
- 2009 – 23,797 miles
- 2008 – 19,255 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass78,341 miles
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened all around (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all around (5.3.3 (b) (i))
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 Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Full MOT history
24 tests since 1 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass78,341 miles (+195)1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 78,341 miles
- Test number
- 275258467444
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened all around (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all around (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass78,146 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 78,146 miles
- Test number
- 456924729495
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security strut tower (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail78,145 miles (+829)1 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,145 miles
- Test number
- 455972514246
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security strut tower (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass77,316 miles (+567)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 77,316 miles
- Test number
- 643384158961
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded
Pass76,749 miles (+2,835)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 76,749 miles
- Test number
- 472019247440
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,914 miles (+4,636)2 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 73,914 miles
- Test number
- 600190840901
- MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass69,278 miles (+4,415)2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 69,278 miles
- Test number
- 533757991728
- MinorNearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass64,863 miles1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 64,863 miles
- Test number
- 217729466279
- MinorNearside Rear Outer Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface Light (4.8.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryAll suspenshion components rusty rusty Both outer sills covered in plastic
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both osf nsf (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail64,863 miles (+7,882)2 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,863 miles
- Test number
- 386482430200
- MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn Link pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Outer Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface Light (4.8.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryAll suspenshion components rusty rusty Both outer sills covered in plastic
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both osf nsf (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass56,981 miles (+6,533)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 56,981 miles
- Test number
- 305423374032
- MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Pass50,448 miles (+60)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 50,448 miles
- Test number
- 696521392535
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Fail50,388 miles (+5,515)7 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,388 miles
- Test number
- 515338043631
- FailureFront Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' wiper damage (8.3.1a)
- FailureFuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureNearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Upper Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush outer rose bush/arm (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryO/s/f brake disc shows signs of overheating
Pass44,873 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 44,873 miles
- Test number
- 129449537446
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail44,873 miles (+3,463)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 44,873 miles
- Test number
- 901949150635
- 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)
- AdvisoryNearside mirror glass broken
Pass41,410 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 41,410 miles
- Test number
- 540244813715
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail41,410 miles (+3,410)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 41,410 miles
- Test number
- 114104764275
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass38,000 miles (+2,119)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 38,000 miles
- Test number
- 175771204387
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,881 miles (+2,100)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 35,881 miles
- Test number
- 686018133332
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,781 miles (+2,918)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 33,781 miles
- Test number
- 777353032395
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,863 miles (+2,423)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 30,863 miles
- Test number
- 535759531311
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,440 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 28,440 miles
- Test number
- 444634410314
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail28,440 miles (+4,643)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 28,440 miles
- Test number
- 172204610375
- FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Pass23,797 miles (+4,542)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 23,797 miles
- Test number
- 402492229378
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass19,255 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 19,255 miles
- Test number
- 302516838327
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LC55 ZXZ
- Does LC55 ZXZ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC55 ZXZ is valid until 16 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on LC55 ZXZ?
- The MOT on LC55 ZXZ is valid until 16 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LC55 ZXZ done?
- LC55 ZXZ was recorded at 78,341 miles at its MOT on 17 Dec 2025, an average of 3,467 miles a year.
- Has LC55 ZXZ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LC55 ZXZ has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Feb 2025.
- Has the mileage on LC55 ZXZ 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 ZXZ find?
- LC55 ZXZ passed its latest MOT on 17 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 8 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; front vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides, and 6 more.
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