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Saab 9-3

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 2,000 cc

LR55 WBFMOT history

LR55 WBF is a black petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 20 Oct 2005. Its MOT expired on 27 Nov 2025 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 140,601 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Nov 2024.

LR55 WBF black Saab 9-3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 27 Nov 2025
Mileage
140,601 mi
At MOT on 23 Nov 2024
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,231 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR55 WBF
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
20 Oct 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
23 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR55 WBF was last recorded at 140,601 miles on 23 Nov 2024, 6,995 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,606 miles · 24 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
6,995 miles
Average per year
5,231 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 140,601 miles
  • 2023 – 133,606 miles
  • 2022 – 118,829 miles
  • 2021 – 111,646 miles
  • 2020 – 104,530 miles
  • 2019 – 96,690 miles
  • 2018 – 88,934 miles
  • 2017 – 86,403 miles
  • 2016 – 86,024 miles
  • 2015 – 84,352 miles
  • 2014 – 81,814 miles
  • 2013 – 79,380 miles
  • 2012 – 73,919 miles
  • 2011 – 69,418 miles
  • 2010 – 66,326 miles
  • 2009 – 62,243 miles
  • 2008 – 56,358 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,601 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (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 position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2016

Full MOT history

21 tests since 16 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass140,601 miles (+6,995)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    140,601 miles
    Test number
    177701639698
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass133,606 miles (+14,777)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    133,606 miles
    Test number
    184643385530

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass118,829 miles (+7,183)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    118,829 miles
    Test number
    473012006560

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass111,646 miles (+7,116)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    111,646 miles
    Test number
    366445970862
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass104,530 miles (+7,840)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    104,530 miles
    Test number
    349672215825

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass96,690 miles (+7,756)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    96,690 miles
    Test number
    939505336687

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass88,934 miles (+2,531)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    88,934 miles
    Test number
    611831548069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass86,403 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    86,403 miles
    Test number
    184760936907

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail86,403 miles (+379)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,403 miles
    Test number
    410131126234
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  10. Pass86,024 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    86,024 miles
    Test number
    446435119564

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail86,017 miles (+1,665)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,017 miles
    Test number
    535085472540
    • FailureHeadlamp not working on main beam Both (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
  12. Pass84,352 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    84,352 miles
    Test number
    795101527632

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail84,352 miles (+2,538)9 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,352 miles
    Test number
    567192779070
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
  14. Pass81,814 miles (+2,434)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    81,814 miles
    Test number
    559376394245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass79,380 miles (+5,461)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    79,380 miles
    Test number
    178189783248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass73,919 miles (+4,501)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    73,919 miles
    Test number
    759683092234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass69,418 miles (+3,092)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    69,418 miles
    Test number
    675493281212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass66,326 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    66,326 miles
    Test number
    850555980210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail66,326 miles (+4,083)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,326 miles
    Test number
    150021680283
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
  20. Pass62,243 miles (+5,885)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    62,243 miles
    Test number
    391102399270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass56,358 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    56,358 miles
    Test number
    301760698488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR55 WBF

Does LR55 WBF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR55 WBF expired on 27 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR55 WBF?
The MOT on LR55 WBF expired on 27 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR55 WBF done?
LR55 WBF was recorded at 140,601 miles at its MOT on 23 Nov 2024, an average of 5,231 miles a year.
Has LR55 WBF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR55 WBF has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Nov 2017.
Has the mileage on LR55 WBF 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 WBF find?
LR55 WBF passed its latest MOT on 23 Nov 2024 with 4 advisories: central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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