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Saab 9-3

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,998 cc

LR55 OJLMOT history

LR55 OJL is a black petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 24 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 3 Apr 2026 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 164,887 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Mar 2025.

LR55 OJL black 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 3 Apr 2026
Mileage
164,887 mi
At MOT on 17 Mar 2025
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,393 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR55 OJL
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
24 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR55 OJL was last recorded at 164,887 miles on 17 Mar 2025, 10,008 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
154,879 miles · 22 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
10,008 miles
Average per year
8,393 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 164,887 miles
  • 2024 – 154,879 miles
  • 2023 – 146,235 miles
  • 2022 – 136,871 miles
  • 2021 – 133,731 miles
  • 2020 – 124,452 miles
  • 2019 – 116,687 miles
  • 2018 – 106,816 miles
  • 2017 – 95,035 miles
  • 2016 – 84,086 miles
  • 2015 – 74,180 miles
  • 2014 – 64,596 miles
  • 2013 – 58,596 miles
  • 2012 – 51,525 miles
  • 2011 – 44,989 miles
  • 2010 – 38,494 miles
  • 2009 – 33,092 miles
  • 2008 – 28,420 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass164,887 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Oil 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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass164,887 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    164,887 miles
    Test number
    662438187986
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail164,887 miles (+10,008)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,887 miles
    Test number
    242740284377
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass154,879 miles (+8,644)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    154,879 miles
    Test number
    649675341371
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass146,235 miles (+9,364)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    146,235 miles
    Test number
    161072496512
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass136,871 miles (+3,140)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    136,871 miles
    Test number
    994450522512
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  6. Pass133,731 miles (+9,279)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    133,731 miles
    Test number
    482644921080
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting pins corroded
    • AdvisoryRear sub-frame corroded

  7. Pass124,452 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    124,452 miles
    Test number
    859173786884
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre side wall damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail124,452 miles (+7,765)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,452 miles
    Test number
    473779424663
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre side wall damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass116,687 miles (+9,871)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    116,687 miles
    Test number
    145023662180
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wiper juddering
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension strut badly rusted
    • AdvisoryRear bumper damaged

  10. Pass106,816 miles (+11,781)
    MOT expiry
    24 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    106,816 miles
    Test number
    293704465549

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass95,035 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    95,035 miles
    Test number
    499673828509
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

  12. Fail95,032 miles (+10,946)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,032 miles
    Test number
    477976440495
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass84,086 miles (+9,906)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    84,086 miles
    Test number
    439361102517
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  14. Pass74,180 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    74,180 miles
    Test number
    148170650909
    • 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)

  15. Fail74,180 miles (+9,584)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,180 miles
    Test number
    213144440175
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • 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)

  16. Pass64,596 miles (+6,000)
    MOT expiry
    24 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    64,596 miles
    Test number
    485469844431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass58,596 miles (+7,071)
    MOT expiry
    24 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    58,596 miles
    Test number
    979893453348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass51,525 miles (+6,536)
    MOT expiry
    24 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    51,525 miles
    Test number
    645374752360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass44,989 miles (+6,495)
    MOT expiry
    24 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    44,989 miles
    Test number
    538787241397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass38,494 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    38,494 miles
    Test number
    694212340319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail38,494 miles (+5,402)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,494 miles
    Test number
    850382840307
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  22. Pass33,092 miles (+4,672)
    MOT expiry
    24 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    33,092 miles
    Test number
    153229749321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass28,420 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    28,420 miles
    Test number
    542787048368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR55 OJL

Does LR55 OJL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR55 OJL expired on 3 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR55 OJL?
The MOT on LR55 OJL expired on 3 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR55 OJL done?
LR55 OJL was recorded at 164,887 miles at its MOT on 17 Mar 2025, an average of 8,393 miles a year.
Has LR55 OJL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR55 OJL has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on LR55 OJL 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 OJL find?
LR55 OJL passed its latest MOT on 17 Mar 2025 with 1 advisory: front oil leak, but not excessive.

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