Saab 9-3
Black · Petrol · 2005 · 2,000 cc
LR55 MZXMOT history
LR55 MZX is a black petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 29 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 19 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 114,306 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 19 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 114,306 mi
- At MOT on 18 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 24
- 18 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 5,639 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR55 MZX
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Saab
- Model
- 9-3
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,000 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 29 Sept 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 19 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 18 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR55 MZX was last recorded at 114,306 miles on 18 Dec 2025, 3,114 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Dec 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 111,192 miles · 5 Dec 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 3,114 miles
- Average per year
- 5,639 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 114,306 miles
- 2024 – 111,192 miles
- 2023 – 107,287 miles
- 2022 – 103,620 miles
- 2021 – 99,336 miles
- 2020 – 95,799 miles
- 2019 – 91,686 miles
- 2018 – 87,328 miles
- 2017 – 83,265 miles
- 2016 – 79,497 miles
- 2015 – 75,270 miles
- 2014 – 69,544 miles
- 2013 – 62,962 miles
- 2012 – 54,587 miles
- 2011 – 46,637 miles
- 2010 – 36,187 miles
- 2009 – 27,167 miles
- 2008 – 17,187 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass114,306 miles
- AdvisoryRear shocks corroded
- AdvisoryRear sub frame corroded
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.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2016
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023
Windscreen washer not working
Major3 MOTs, 2019–2023
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2016
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
24 tests since 27 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass114,306 miles (+3,114)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 114,306 miles
- Test number
- 393836953845
- AdvisoryRear shocks corroded
- AdvisoryRear sub frame corroded
Pass111,192 miles (+3,905)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 111,192 miles
- Test number
- 360559408228
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass107,287 miles (+4)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 107,287 miles
- Test number
- 924442094547
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail107,283 miles (+3,663)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,283 miles
- Test number
- 991087874573
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass103,620 miles (+4,284)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 103,620 miles
- Test number
- 489209372701
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryBoth rear shocker top mounts corroded
Pass99,336 miles (+3,537)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 99,336 miles
- Test number
- 345153951284
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass95,799 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 95,799 miles
- Test number
- 495364256316
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail95,799 miles (+4,113)4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,799 miles
- Test number
- 456649862219
- MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Pass91,686 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 91,686 miles
- Test number
- 483681763653
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail91,686 miles (+4,358)1 dangerous2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,686 miles
- Test number
- 851212537352
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Pass87,328 miles (+4,063)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 87,328 miles
- Test number
- 355826041022
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,265 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 83,265 miles
- Test number
- 777628462526
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Fail83,265 miles (+3,768)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,265 miles
- Test number
- 492125397282
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass79,497 miles (+4,227)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 79,497 miles
- Test number
- 279076096341
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass75,270 miles (+5,726)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 75,270 miles
- Test number
- 666089344437
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rose bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass69,544 miles (+6,582)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 69,544 miles
- Test number
- 427118234420
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,962 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 62,962 miles
- Test number
- 435407243394
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail62,962 miles (+8,375)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,962 miles
- Test number
- 479386743456
- FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Pass54,587 miles (+7,950)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 54,587 miles
- Test number
- 446806342430
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass46,637 miles (+32)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 46,637 miles
- Test number
- 475289141331
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail46,605 miles (+10,418)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 46,605 miles
- Test number
- 769006841315
- FailureNearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass36,187 miles (+9,020)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 36,187 miles
- Test number
- 604989540368
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,167 miles (+9,980)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 27,167 miles
- Test number
- 234397719375
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,187 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 17,187 miles
- Test number
- 523881478251
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LR55 MZX
- Does LR55 MZX currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR55 MZX is valid until 19 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on LR55 MZX?
- The MOT on LR55 MZX is valid until 19 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LR55 MZX done?
- LR55 MZX was recorded at 114,306 miles at its MOT on 18 Dec 2025, an average of 5,639 miles a year.
- Has LR55 MZX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR55 MZX has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Dec 2023.
- Has the mileage on LR55 MZX 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 MZX find?
- LR55 MZX passed its latest MOT on 18 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: rear shocks corroded; rear sub frame corroded.
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