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Saab 9-3

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 2,000 cc

LR55 EWVMOT history

LR55 EWV is a blue petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 29 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 30 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 121,591 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 May 2026.

LR55 EWV 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 30 Apr 2027
Mileage
121,591 mi
At MOT on 1 May 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,649 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR55 EWV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
29 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
1 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR55 EWV was last recorded at 121,591 miles on 1 May 2026, 2,222 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,369 miles · 3 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
2,222 miles
Average per year
5,649 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 121,591 miles
  • 2025 – 119,369 miles
  • 2024 – 115,948 miles
  • 2023 – 114,747 miles
  • 2022 – 113,701 miles
  • 2021 – 112,488 miles
  • 2020 – 109,790 miles
  • 2019 – 101,886 miles
  • 2018 – 100,768 miles
  • 2017 – 97,730 miles
  • 2016 – 92,655 miles
  • 2015 – 88,383 miles
  • 2014 – 73,172 miles
  • 2013 – 60,822 miles
  • 2012 – 44,499 miles
  • 2011 – 39,053 miles
  • 2010 – 33,652 miles
  • 2009 – 27,718 miles
  • 2008 – 22,167 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,591 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Upper suspension mount/bearing semi seized/worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

25 tests since 24 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,591 miles (+2,222)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    121,591 miles
    Test number
    419120338568
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass119,369 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    119,369 miles
    Test number
    728013987405
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail119,369 miles (+3,421)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,369 miles
    Test number
    620725946320
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass115,948 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    115,948 miles
    Test number
    475705373573
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper suspension mount/bearing semi seized/worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail115,943 miles (+1,196)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,943 miles
    Test number
    801704979298
    • MajorRear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper suspension mount/bearing semi seized/worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass114,747 miles (+1,046)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    114,747 miles
    Test number
    785450975596
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass113,701 miles (+1,213)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    113,701 miles
    Test number
    926247709013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass112,488 miles (+2,698)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    112,488 miles
    Test number
    585495982900
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread wearing uneven/ lumpy (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread wearing uneven/ lumpy (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass109,790 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    109,790 miles
    Test number
    126383723070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail109,789 miles (+7,903)2 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,789 miles
    Test number
    834262221244
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass101,886 miles (+1,118)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    101,886 miles
    Test number
    451042731645
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass100,768 miles (+3,038)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    100,768 miles
    Test number
    260667352315
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass97,730 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    97,730 miles
    Test number
    965986268540
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak from rad
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Fail97,730 miles (+5,075)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,730 miles
    Test number
    931864872318
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak from rad
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Pass92,655 miles (+4,272)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    92,655 miles
    Test number
    663203420299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass88,383 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    88,383 miles
    Test number
    276104220514
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Fail88,383 miles (+15,211)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,383 miles
    Test number
    887487620011
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass73,172 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    73,172 miles
    Test number
    618684404377
    • NoteBoth rear tyres feathering on inside edges
    • NoteSlight damage to front number plate

  19. Fail73,172 miles (+12,350)1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,172 miles
    Test number
    989664704320
    • Repaired at testBrake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres feathering on inside edges
    • NoteSlight damage to front number plate

  20. Pass60,822 miles (+16,323)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    60,822 miles
    Test number
    638145703335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass44,499 miles (+5,446)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    44,499 miles
    Test number
    937955612258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass39,053 miles (+5,401)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    39,053 miles
    Test number
    336661351279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass33,652 miles (+5,934)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    33,652 miles
    Test number
    233910660235
    • NoteNEARSIDE FRONT ANTI-ROLL BAR DROP LINK TOP DUST COVER TORN

  24. Pass27,718 miles (+5,551)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    27,718 miles
    Test number
    173031859247
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  25. Pass22,167 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    22,167 miles
    Test number
    971808568288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR55 EWV

Does LR55 EWV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR55 EWV is valid until 30 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR55 EWV?
The MOT on LR55 EWV is valid until 30 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR55 EWV done?
LR55 EWV was recorded at 121,591 miles at its MOT on 1 May 2026, an average of 5,649 miles a year.
Has LR55 EWV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR55 EWV has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LR55 EWV 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 EWV find?
LR55 EWV passed its latest MOT on 1 May 2026 with 2 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; oil leak, but not excessive.

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