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Saab 9-3

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,998 cc

LC55 ZYSMOT history

LC55 ZYS is a black petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 13 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 17 Oct 2026 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 86,586 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Oct 2025.

LC55 ZYS black Saab 9-3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Saab 9-3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 17 Oct 2026
Mileage
86,586 mi
At MOT on 18 Oct 2025
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,440 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC55 ZYS
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
13 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC55 ZYS was last recorded at 86,586 miles on 18 Oct 2025, 1,146 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,440 miles · 17 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
1,146 miles
Average per year
3,440 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 86,586 miles
  • 2024 – 85,440 miles
  • 2023 – 84,087 miles
  • 2022 – 79,952 miles
  • 2019 – 77,675 miles
  • 2018 – 73,983 miles
  • 2017 – 69,663 miles
  • 2016 – 65,955 miles
  • 2015 – 61,879 miles
  • 2014 – 57,024 miles
  • 2013 – 51,892 miles
  • 2012 – 44,902 miles
  • 2011 – 39,174 miles
  • 2010 – 33,635 miles
  • 2009 – 28,923 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,586 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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Exhaust heat shield loose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Both rear outer sidelights inop

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

25 tests since 13 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,586 miles (+1,146)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    86,586 miles
    Test number
    627035120695

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass85,440 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    85,440 miles
    Test number
    425350680128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail85,435 miles (+1,348)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,435 miles
    Test number
    776602521556
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass84,087 miles (+4)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    84,087 miles
    Test number
    152151344286
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield loose

  5. Fail84,083 miles (+4,131)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,083 miles
    Test number
    207187094266
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorHeadlamp lens seriously defective no beam images displayed (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield loose

  6. Pass79,952 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    79,952 miles
    Test number
    312396937896
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear outer sidelights inop

  7. Fail79,950 miles (+2,275)1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,950 miles
    Test number
    756618602412
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp lens seriously defective both fronts no beam images displayed (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSuspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both rear upper arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear outer sidelights inop

  8. Pass77,675 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    77,675 miles
    Test number
    868619060969
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

  9. Fail77,673 miles (+3,690)2 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,673 miles
    Test number
    200404049412
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

  10. Pass73,983 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    73,983 miles
    Test number
    251080239084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail73,983 miles (+4,320)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,983 miles
    Test number
    694814858216
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  12. Pass69,663 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    69,663 miles
    Test number
    716569808723

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail69,661 miles (+3,706)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,661 miles
    Test number
    108599795674
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  14. Pass65,955 miles (+4,076)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2017
    Odometer
    65,955 miles
    Test number
    640944401271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass61,879 miles (+4,855)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    61,879 miles
    Test number
    976462315175
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  16. Pass57,024 miles (+5,132)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    57,024 miles
    Test number
    396745384164
    • AdvisoryBonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteBoth rear tyres starting to step on inner shoulders 225/45/17

  17. Pass51,892 miles2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    51,892 miles
    Test number
    797786983183
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNearside rear passenger door doesnt open from the inside (child lock present and active)
    • NoteOffside front tyre has a cut in outer sidewall but no chords exposed

  18. Fail51,883 miles (+6,981)1 dangerous3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,883 miles
    Test number
    858246483190
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNearside rear passenger door doesnt open from the inside (child lock present and active)
    • NoteOffside front tyre has a cut in outer sidewall but no chords exposed

  19. Pass44,902 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    44,902 miles
    Test number
    295149682183
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteFront tyres worn close to legal limit
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded

  20. Fail44,902 miles (+166)2 failures3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,902 miles
    Test number
    526146282141
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteFront tyres worn close to legal limit
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded

  21. Pass44,736 miles (+5,562)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    44,736 miles
    Test number
    618985652017
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  22. Pass39,174 miles (+3)1 dangerous1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    39,174 miles
    Test number
    227772111084
    • DangerousAll tyre on or close to limit
    • NoteMinor play at front wheels

  23. Fail39,171 miles (+5,536)2 dangerous1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,171 miles
    Test number
    488731211010
    • DangerousOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • DangerousAll tyre on or close to limit
    • NoteMinor play at front wheels

  24. Pass33,635 miles (+4,712)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    33,635 miles
    Test number
    334499300067
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass28,923 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    28,923 miles
    Test number
    832963619050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC55 ZYS

Does LC55 ZYS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LC55 ZYS expired on 17 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LC55 ZYS?
The MOT on LC55 ZYS expired on 17 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LC55 ZYS done?
LC55 ZYS was recorded at 86,586 miles at its MOT on 18 Oct 2025, an average of 3,440 miles a year.
Has LC55 ZYS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC55 ZYS has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on LC55 ZYS 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 ZYS find?
LC55 ZYS passed its latest MOT on 18 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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