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Saab 9-3

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,798 cc

LR55 VLNMOT history

LR55 VLN is a silver petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 18 Oct 2005. Its MOT is valid until 20 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 95,264 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Nov 2025.

LR55 VLN silver Saab 9-3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Nov 2026
Mileage
95,264 mi
At MOT on 20 Nov 2025
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,609 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR55 VLN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,798 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
18 Oct 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR55 VLN was last recorded at 95,264 miles on 20 Nov 2025, 6,452 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
88,812 miles · 19 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
6,452 miles
Average per year
4,609 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 95,264 miles
  • 2024 – 88,812 miles
  • 2023 – 86,916 miles
  • 2022 – 74,325 miles
  • 2021 – 66,843 miles
  • 2020 – 62,475 miles
  • 2019 – 56,645 miles
  • 2018 – 46,319 miles
  • 2017 – 40,476 miles
  • 2016 – 33,012 miles
  • 2015 – 27,225 miles
  • 2013 – 25,323 miles
  • 2012 – 23,509 miles
  • 2011 – 21,691 miles
  • 2010 – 19,834 miles
  • 2009 – 18,000 miles
  • 2008 – 16,216 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,264 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021

Full MOT history

21 tests since 26 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,264 miles (+6,452)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    95,264 miles
    Test number
    272323944068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass88,812 miles (+1,896)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    88,812 miles
    Test number
    858552101812
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  3. Pass86,916 miles (+12,591)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    86,916 miles
    Test number
    147063373488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass74,325 miles (+7,482)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    74,325 miles
    Test number
    933693730436
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass66,843 miles (+4,368)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    66,843 miles
    Test number
    799235932836
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass62,475 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    62,475 miles
    Test number
    914825877267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail62,475 miles (+5,830)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,475 miles
    Test number
    922463946872
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  8. Pass56,645 miles (+10,326)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    56,645 miles
    Test number
    107904036356
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass46,319 miles (+5,843)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    46,319 miles
    Test number
    732774144441
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass40,476 miles (+3,488)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    40,476 miles
    Test number
    246315020807

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass36,988 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    36,988 miles
    Test number
    671842827557

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail36,988 miles (+3,976)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,988 miles
    Test number
    260066545659
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

  13. Pass33,012 miles (+5,787)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    33,012 miles
    Test number
    624793068331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass27,225 miles (+1,902)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    27,225 miles
    Test number
    335524215086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass25,323 miles (+1,814)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    25,323 miles
    Test number
    317373863472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass23,509 miles (+1,818)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    23,509 miles
    Test number
    148893062210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass21,691 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    21,691 miles
    Test number
    166475161247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail21,691 miles (+1,857)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,691 miles
    Test number
    429875661297
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  19. Pass19,834 miles (+1,834)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    19,834 miles
    Test number
    694714160282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass18,000 miles (+1,784)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    18,000 miles
    Test number
    103344669226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass16,216 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    16,216 miles
    Test number
    393090178486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR55 VLN

Does LR55 VLN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR55 VLN is valid until 20 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LR55 VLN?
The MOT on LR55 VLN is valid until 20 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR55 VLN done?
LR55 VLN was recorded at 95,264 miles at its MOT on 20 Nov 2025, an average of 4,609 miles a year.
Has LR55 VLN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR55 VLN has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Oct 2020.
Has the mileage on LR55 VLN 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 VLN find?
LR55 VLN passed its latest MOT on 20 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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