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Saab 9-3

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 2,000 cc

LR55 EWZMOT history

LR55 EWZ is a blue petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 30 Sept 2005. Its MOT expired on 19 Sept 2026 and it has passed 15 of 27 MOT tests, with 167,625 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Sept 2026.

LR55 EWZ blue 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 19 Sept 2026
Mileage
167,625 mi
At MOT on 1 Sept 2026
MOT tests
27
15 passed · 12 failed
Per year
7,476 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR55 EWZ
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
30 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Sept 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LR55 EWZ was last recorded at 167,625 miles on 1 Sept 2026, 12,896 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
154,729 miles · 27 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
12,896 miles
Average per year
7,476 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 167,625 miles
  • 2025 – 154,729 miles
  • 2024 – 140,686 miles
  • 2023 – 131,622 miles
  • 2022 – 119,437 miles
  • 2019 – 115,809 miles
  • 2018 – 108,400 miles
  • 2017 – 102,283 miles
  • 2016 – 92,593 miles
  • 2015 – 80,188 miles
  • 2014 – 67,574 miles
  • 2013 – 57,681 miles
  • 2011 – 55,028 miles
  • 2010 – 49,875 miles
  • 2009 – 44,135 miles
  • 2008 – 33,294 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail167,625 miles
  • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

27 tests since 12 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail167,625 miles (+12,896)2 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,625 miles
    Test number
    910200357722
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass154,729 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    154,729 miles
    Test number
    221523326675
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  3. Fail154,729 miles (+14,043)1 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,729 miles
    Test number
    707230393774
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  4. Pass140,686 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    140,686 miles
    Test number
    855464113809

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail140,686 miles (+9,064)3 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,686 miles
    Test number
    894008350063
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorating (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass131,622 miles (+20)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    131,622 miles
    Test number
    583746229743
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  7. Fail131,602 miles (+12,165)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,602 miles
    Test number
    345974988490
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  8. Pass119,437 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    119,437 miles
    Test number
    350101679194
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  9. Fail119,437 miles (+3,628)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,437 miles
    Test number
    458808740699
    • MajorAll direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  10. Pass115,809 miles (+357)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    115,809 miles
    Test number
    570223274950
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  11. Fail115,452 miles (+7,052)2 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,452 miles
    Test number
    795000905388
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  12. Pass108,400 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    108,400 miles
    Test number
    690954357448
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorSteering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Fail108,400 miles (+6,117)1 major3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,400 miles
    Test number
    585160927889
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorSteering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass102,283 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    102,283 miles
    Test number
    645859573581
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

  15. Fail102,283 miles (+9,690)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,283 miles
    Test number
    482072730999
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

  16. Pass92,593 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    92,593 miles
    Test number
    179917466776

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail92,591 miles (+12,403)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,591 miles
    Test number
    719440514162
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust rubber mounting missing

  18. Pass80,188 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    80,188 miles
    Test number
    397114955109
    • NoteDrivers wiper blade rubber split, however the wiper does clear the drivers view

  19. Fail80,188 miles (+12,614)4 dangerous1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,188 miles
    Test number
    839052055179
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • NoteDrivers wiper blade rubber split, however the wiper does clear the drivers view

  20. Pass67,574 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    67,574 miles
    Test number
    557702414100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail67,574 miles (+9,893)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,574 miles
    Test number
    448492314197
    • 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 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)

  22. Pass57,681 miles (+2,653)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    57,681 miles
    Test number
    519170173019
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  23. Pass55,028 miles (+5,153)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    55,028 miles
    Test number
    409673451227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass49,875 miles5 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    49,875 miles
    Test number
    624867660252
    • NoteFront tyres worn close to wear markers
    • NoteO/s/r pads wearing low
    • NoteRear discs corroded and scored
    • NoteSlight bind on o/s/r brake
    • NoteSlightly long handbrake travel

  25. Fail49,875 miles (+5,740)3 failures5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,875 miles
    Test number
    991917160245
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteFront tyres worn close to wear markers
    • NoteO/s/r pads wearing low
    • NoteRear discs corroded and scored
    • NoteSlight bind on o/s/r brake
    • NoteSlightly long handbrake travel

  26. Pass44,135 miles (+10,841)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    44,135 miles
    Test number
    571997749279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass33,294 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    33,294 miles
    Test number
    400636158225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR55 EWZ

Does LR55 EWZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR55 EWZ expired on 19 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR55 EWZ?
The MOT on LR55 EWZ expired on 19 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR55 EWZ done?
LR55 EWZ was recorded at 167,625 miles at its MOT on 1 Sept 2026, an average of 7,476 miles a year.
Has LR55 EWZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR55 EWZ has failed 12 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LR55 EWZ 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 EWZ find?
LR55 EWZ failed its latest MOT on 1 Sept 2026 with 2 major defects, 2 minor defects and 6 advisories: electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault; supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault; nearside headlamp lens slightly defective, and 7 more.

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