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Saab 9-3

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,998 cc

LR55 EWUMOT history

LR55 EWU is a black petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 29 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 10 Sept 2027 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 93,756 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Sept 2026.

LR55 EWU black 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 10 Sept 2027
Mileage
93,756 mi
At MOT on 11 Sept 2026
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,032 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR55 EWU
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
29 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR55 EWU was last recorded at 93,756 miles on 11 Sept 2026, 18 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,738 miles · 1 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
18 miles
Average per year
4,032 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 93,756 miles
  • 2025 – 92,711 miles
  • 2024 – 88,651 miles
  • 2023 – 84,450 miles
  • 2022 – 77,347 miles
  • 2021 – 73,029 miles
  • 2020 – 70,929 miles
  • 2019 – 68,620 miles
  • 2018 – 66,511 miles
  • 2017 – 64,331 miles
  • 2016 – 61,575 miles
  • 2015 – 58,710 miles
  • 2014 – 54,176 miles
  • 2013 – 49,061 miles
  • 2012 – 43,665 miles
  • 2011 – 37,605 miles
  • 2009 – 29,487 miles
  • 2008 – 22,229 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,756 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front Windscreen washer not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Nearside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases SLIGHT LEAK FROM FLEXIBLE FRONT PIPE

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

27 tests since 15 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,756 miles (+18)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    93,756 miles
    Test number
    820829827831
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Fail93,738 miles (+1,027)1 dangerous5 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,738 miles
    Test number
    558002813844
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction wiper not position correctly in rest position (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass92,711 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    92,711 miles
    Test number
    636236928670
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced axel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Fail92,706 miles (+4,055)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,706 miles
    Test number
    752594298296
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced axel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass88,651 miles (+49)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    88,651 miles
    Test number
    825139485304
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail88,602 miles (+4,152)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,602 miles
    Test number
    555947386507
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link excess play and rubber split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass84,450 miles (+99)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    84,450 miles
    Test number
    698855440560
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases SLIGHT LEAK FROM FLEXIBLE FRONT PIPE (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail84,351 miles (+7,004)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,351 miles
    Test number
    122027980740
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorRear Seat belt not functioning as intended NO ACCESS TO REAR SEAT BELTS ,NOT CHECKED (7.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases SLIGHT LEAK FROM FLEXIBLE FRONT PIPE (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear NO ACCESS TO REAR SEAT BELTS TO INSPECT 100%

  9. Pass77,347 miles (+4,318)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    77,347 miles
    Test number
    779109906095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass73,029 miles (+2,100)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    73,029 miles
    Test number
    572137522176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass70,929 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    70,929 miles
    Test number
    301562479708
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail70,929 miles (+2,309)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,929 miles
    Test number
    107016647024
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass68,620 miles (+2,109)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    68,620 miles
    Test number
    523834911622

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass66,511 miles (+2,180)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    66,511 miles
    Test number
    780894818632

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass64,331 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    64,331 miles
    Test number
    568990778155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail64,331 miles (+2,756)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,331 miles
    Test number
    829260590957
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  17. Pass61,575 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    61,575 miles
    Test number
    736711358380
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail61,575 miles (+2,865)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,575 miles
    Test number
    250947627356
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass58,710 miles (+4,534)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    58,710 miles
    Test number
    409101195046
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  20. Pass54,176 miles (+5,115)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    54,176 miles
    Test number
    556414804098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass49,061 miles (+5,396)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    49,061 miles
    Test number
    979384903066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail43,665 miles1 repaired1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,665 miles
    Test number
    306605202013
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrake servo vacuum pipe lightly rubbing (3.6.C.1b)
    • NoteExhaust back box rubbing on rear bumper
    • NoteOffside & nearside rear tyres starting to go out of shape on inner edges
    • NoteWasher bottle leaking

  23. Pass43,665 miles (+6,060)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    43,665 miles
    Test number
    885475002043
    • AdvisoryBrake servo vacuum pipe lightly rubbing (3.6.C.1b)
    • NoteExhaust back box rubbing on rear bumper
    • NoteOffside & nearside rear tyres starting to go out of shape on inner edges
    • NoteWasher bottle leaking

  24. Pass37,605 miles (+8,118)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    37,605 miles
    Test number
    719456901062
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass29,487 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    29,487 miles
    Test number
    290145949355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail29,487 miles (+7,258)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,487 miles
    Test number
    622885949326
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  27. Pass22,229 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    22,229 miles
    Test number
    551350558322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR55 EWU

Does LR55 EWU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR55 EWU is valid until 10 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR55 EWU?
The MOT on LR55 EWU is valid until 10 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR55 EWU done?
LR55 EWU was recorded at 93,756 miles at its MOT on 11 Sept 2026, an average of 4,032 miles a year.
Has LR55 EWU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR55 EWU has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LR55 EWU 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 LR55 EWU find?
LR55 EWU passed its latest MOT on 11 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front oil leak, but not excessive, and 2 more.

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