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Saab 9-3

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 2,000 cc

LR55 VZVMOT history

LR55 VZV is a black petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 19 Oct 2005. Its MOT is valid until 15 Oct 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 128,561 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2026.

LR55 VZV black Saab 9-3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Oct 2027
Mileage
128,561 mi
At MOT on 16 Oct 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,853 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR55 VZV
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
19 Oct 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR55 VZV was last recorded at 128,561 miles on 16 Oct 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,561 miles · 9 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,853 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 128,561 miles
  • 2025 – 121,373 miles
  • 2024 – 113,291 miles
  • 2022 – 111,863 miles
  • 2021 – 110,749 miles
  • 2020 – 105,642 miles
  • 2019 – 105,352 miles
  • 2018 – 104,645 miles
  • 2017 – 102,390 miles
  • 2016 – 98,327 miles
  • 2015 – 95,761 miles
  • 2014 – 93,064 miles
  • 2013 – 90,043 miles
  • 2012 – 87,010 miles
  • 2011 – 81,535 miles
  • 2010 – 81,457 miles
  • 2009 – 65,869 miles
  • 2008 – 41,266 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,561 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, 2018–2026

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2026

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

25 tests since 20 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,561 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    128,561 miles
    Test number
    392583740188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail128,561 miles (+7,188)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,561 miles
    Test number
    265025543426
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Inner & Outer Rose Joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass121,373 miles (+8,082)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    121,373 miles
    Test number
    623010916770
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  4. Pass113,291 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    113,291 miles
    Test number
    353719532343
    • AdvisoryAdvance corrosion underneath
  5. Fail113,291 miles (+1,428)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,291 miles
    Test number
    322093759556
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))
  6. Pass111,863 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    111,863 miles
    Test number
    442356742072
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  7. Fail111,863 miles (+1,114)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,863 miles
    Test number
    548496535546
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  8. Pass110,749 miles (+5,107)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    110,749 miles
    Test number
    406459654603

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass105,642 miles (+290)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    105,642 miles
    Test number
    662845876633
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass105,352 miles (+707)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    105,352 miles
    Test number
    638859101276
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass104,645 miles (+2,255)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    104,645 miles
    Test number
    891168020667
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
  12. Pass102,390 miles (+39)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    102,390 miles
    Test number
    831707870566
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  13. Fail102,351 miles (+4,024)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,351 miles
    Test number
    562815997848
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  14. Pass98,327 miles (+2,566)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    98,327 miles
    Test number
    315859878956
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass95,761 miles (+2,697)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    95,761 miles
    Test number
    744800967029
    • 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. Pass93,064 miles (+3,021)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    93,064 miles
    Test number
    538114714303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass90,043 miles (+36)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    90,043 miles
    Test number
    369189713362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail90,007 miles (+2,997)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,007 miles
    Test number
    106266013311
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteRear heat shield falling off
  19. Pass87,010 miles (+1,644)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    87,010 miles
    Test number
    946461322308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass85,366 miles (+3,831)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    85,366 miles
    Test number
    298096342036
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteSlight binding on rear n/s brake
  21. Pass81,535 miles (+78)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    81,535 miles
    Test number
    958689851058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass81,457 miles (+15,588)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    81,457 miles
    Test number
    303593320352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail65,869 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,869 miles
    Test number
    410199009427
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres close to the limit
  24. Pass65,869 miles (+24,603)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    65,869 miles
    Test number
    753939009395
    • NoteBoth rear tyres close to the limit
  25. Pass41,266 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    41,266 miles
    Test number
    220644698283
    • NoteO/s/r tyre worn close to the limit on the inner edge

Questions about LR55 VZV

Does LR55 VZV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR55 VZV is valid until 15 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR55 VZV?
The MOT on LR55 VZV is valid until 15 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR55 VZV done?
LR55 VZV was recorded at 128,561 miles at its MOT on 16 Oct 2026, an average of 4,853 miles a year.
Has LR55 VZV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR55 VZV has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LR55 VZV 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 VZV find?
LR55 VZV passed its latest MOT on 16 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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