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Saab 9-3

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 2,000 cc

LR55 WBPMOT history

LR55 WBP is a black petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 20 Oct 2005. Its MOT expired on 29 Jul 2026 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 165,452 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jul 2025.

LR55 WBP 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 29 Jul 2026
Mileage
165,452 mi
At MOT on 25 Jul 2025
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,281 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR55 WBP
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 29 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
25 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR55 WBP was last recorded at 165,452 miles on 25 Jul 2025, 5,408 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
160,044 miles · 30 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
5,408 miles
Average per year
7,281 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 165,452 miles
  • 2024 – 160,044 miles
  • 2023 – 157,398 miles
  • 2022 – 148,129 miles
  • 2021 – 133,720 miles
  • 2020 – 115,081 miles
  • 2019 – 105,553 miles
  • 2018 – 104,145 miles
  • 2017 – 103,124 miles
  • 2016 – 100,520 miles
  • 2015 – 89,026 miles
  • 2014 – 81,340 miles
  • 2013 – 73,938 miles
  • 2012 – 69,701 miles
  • 2011 – 66,782 miles
  • 2009 – 56,787 miles
  • 2008 – 43,694 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass165,452 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust flexi weakRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Underbody corroded

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.

  • Offside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Front headlamp washers not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

23 tests since 3 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass165,452 miles (+5,408)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    165,452 miles
    Test number
    760309024454
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi weak
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Underbody corroded
  2. Pass160,044 miles (+2,646)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    160,044 miles
    Test number
    502902401953
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi weak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass157,398 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    157,398 miles
    Test number
    810547653719
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. Fail157,397 miles (+9,268)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,397 miles
    Test number
    408896502543
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass148,129 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    148,129 miles
    Test number
    923437774363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail148,128 miles (+14,408)2 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,128 miles
    Test number
    907026084350
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass133,720 miles (+18,639)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    133,720 miles
    Test number
    341879379050
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge,low centre and cut (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass115,081 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    115,081 miles
    Test number
    151867012359
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
  9. Fail115,081 miles (+9,528)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,081 miles
    Test number
    872791549365
    • DangerousOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
  10. Pass105,553 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    105,553 miles
    Test number
    947708487552
    • AdvisoryFront headlamp washers not working
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. Fail105,553 miles (+1,408)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,553 miles
    Test number
    536794514815
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront headlamp washers not working
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  12. Pass104,145 miles (+1,021)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    104,145 miles
    Test number
    777551885162
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  13. Pass103,124 miles (+2,604)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    103,124 miles
    Test number
    812697905009
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  14. Pass100,520 miles (+11,494)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    100,520 miles
    Test number
    167178964997

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass89,026 miles (+7,686)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    89,026 miles
    Test number
    786736205280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass81,340 miles (+7,402)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    81,340 miles
    Test number
    806792214276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass73,938 miles (+4,237)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    73,938 miles
    Test number
    326370403462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass69,701 miles (+2,919)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    69,701 miles
    Test number
    278179602237
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  19. Pass66,782 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2012
    Odometer
    66,782 miles
    Test number
    938600531159
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing on outer edge
    • NoteWipers slightly smearing screen
  20. Fail66,782 miles (+9,995)4 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,782 miles
    Test number
    227960511476
    • FailureFront Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing on outer edge
    • NoteWipers slightly smearing screen
  21. Pass56,787 miles (+1)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    56,787 miles
    Test number
    273064639356
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn outer edge.
  22. Fail56,786 miles (+13,092)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,786 miles
    Test number
    144481439361
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn outer edge.
  23. Pass43,694 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    43,694 miles
    Test number
    141828308339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR55 WBP

Does LR55 WBP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR55 WBP expired on 29 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR55 WBP?
The MOT on LR55 WBP expired on 29 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR55 WBP done?
LR55 WBP was recorded at 165,452 miles at its MOT on 25 Jul 2025, an average of 7,281 miles a year.
Has LR55 WBP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR55 WBP has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on LR55 WBP 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 WBP find?
LR55 WBP passed its latest MOT on 25 Jul 2025 with 7 advisories: exhaust flexi weak; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front brake disc worn, but not excessively, and 4 more.

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