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Saab 9-3

Blue · Petrol · 2007 · 1,998 cc

LK56 LVMMOT history

LK56 LVM is a blue petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 23 Jan 2007. Its MOT is valid until 17 Dec 2026 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 115,879 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Dec 2025.

LK56 LVM 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 17 Dec 2026
Mileage
115,879 mi
At MOT on 11 Dec 2025
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,874 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LK56 LVM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
23 Jan 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LK56 LVM was last recorded at 115,879 miles on 11 Dec 2025, 802 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,077 miles · 18 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
802 miles
Average per year
5,874 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 115,879 miles
  • 2024 – 115,077 miles
  • 2023 – 111,446 miles
  • 2022 – 98,586 miles
  • 2021 – 95,925 miles
  • 2019 – 85,610 miles
  • 2018 – 78,223 miles
  • 2017 – 71,778 miles
  • 2016 – 64,835 miles
  • 2015 – 53,798 miles
  • 2014 – 51,126 miles
  • 2013 – 46,839 miles
  • 2012 – 40,101 miles
  • 2011 – 30,591 miles
  • 2010 – 22,477 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,879 miles
  • AdvisoryLight binding at o/s rear wheel when rotated by hand
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryO/s front brake pad showing signs of previously getting hot
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisorySmall amount of free play at steering wheel

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 pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

20 tests since 16 Jan 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,879 miles (+802)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    115,879 miles
    Test number
    898252160289
    • AdvisoryLight binding at o/s rear wheel when rotated by hand
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryO/s front brake pad showing signs of previously getting hot
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySmall amount of free play at steering wheel

  2. Pass115,077 miles (+3,631)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    115,077 miles
    Test number
    244799066045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass111,446 miles (+6,386)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    111,446 miles
    Test number
    899301731036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass105,060 miles (+6,474)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    105,060 miles
    Test number
    808933128622
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryLower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer heat shield loose

  5. Pass98,586 miles (+2,661)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    98,586 miles
    Test number
    300267921693
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass95,925 miles (+10,315)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    95,925 miles
    Test number
    975526172563
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases BACK BOX (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass85,610 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    85,610 miles
    Test number
    914222668156
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Vac pump leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At back box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  8. Fail85,610 miles (+7,387)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,610 miles
    Test number
    384388328470
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Vac pump leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At back box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  9. Pass78,223 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    78,223 miles
    Test number
    497023656037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail78,223 miles (+6,445)2 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,223 miles
    Test number
    793187004856
    • DangerousNearside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged valve (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Both
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass71,778 miles (+6,943)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    71,778 miles
    Test number
    764583320664

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass64,835 miles (+11,037)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    64,835 miles
    Test number
    641656541958
    • AdvisorySee seperate advisory sheet

  13. Pass53,798 miles (+3)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    53,798 miles
    Test number
    676380885106
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront brake discs in poor condition
    • NoteOffside rear tyre heavily perished

  14. Fail53,795 miles (+2,669)3 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,795 miles
    Test number
    406503875169
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront brake discs in poor condition
    • NoteOffside rear tyre heavily perished

  15. Pass51,126 miles (+4,287)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    51,126 miles
    Test number
    835185774165
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre is perishing

  16. Pass46,839 miles (+6,738)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    46,839 miles
    Test number
    388570693111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass40,101 miles (+1,135)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    40,101 miles
    Test number
    886732092128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass38,966 miles (+8,375)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    38,966 miles
    Test number
    247693622092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass30,591 miles (+8,114)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    30,591 miles
    Test number
    906522921031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass22,477 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    22,477 miles
    Test number
    781106810048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LK56 LVM

Does LK56 LVM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LK56 LVM is valid until 17 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LK56 LVM?
The MOT on LK56 LVM is valid until 17 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LK56 LVM done?
LK56 LVM was recorded at 115,879 miles at its MOT on 11 Dec 2025, an average of 5,874 miles a year.
Has LK56 LVM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LK56 LVM has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jul 2019.
Has the mileage on LK56 LVM 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 LK56 LVM find?
LK56 LVM passed its latest MOT on 11 Dec 2025 with 6 advisories: light binding at o/s rear wheel when rotated by hand; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge, and 3 more.

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