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Saab 9-3

Silver · Diesel · 2006 · 1,910 cc

LS55 FHZMOT history

LS55 FHZ is a silver diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 24 Feb 2006. Its MOT expired on 14 Dec 2025 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 282,675 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Dec 2024.

LS55 FHZ silver Saab 9-3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 14 Dec 2025
Mileage
282,675 mi
At MOT on 14 Dec 2024
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
15,470 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 FHZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,910 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
24 Feb 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
14 Dec 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 FHZ was last recorded at 282,675 miles on 14 Dec 2024, 40,285 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Dec 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
242,390 miles · 15 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
40,285 miles
Average per year
15,470 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 282,675 miles
  • 2023 – 242,390 miles
  • 2022 – 198,633 miles
  • 2021 – 153,629 miles
  • 2020 – 101,148 miles
  • 2019 – 84,794 miles
  • 2018 – 79,928 miles
  • 2017 – 72,752 miles
  • 2016 – 65,471 miles
  • 2015 – 59,479 miles
  • 2014 – 56,483 miles
  • 2013 – 53,415 miles
  • 2012 – 50,135 miles
  • 2011 – 48,237 miles
  • 2010 – 43,716 miles
  • 2009 – 37,993 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass282,675 miles
  • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both side (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Semaphore indicator arm slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (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.

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

26 tests since 19 Feb 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass282,675 miles (+40,285)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    282,675 miles
    Test number
    575112898862
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both side (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Semaphore indicator arm slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass242,390 miles (+43,757)2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    242,390 miles
    Test number
    838674480271
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective Wiper(s) smearing screen (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass198,633 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    198,633 miles
    Test number
    438366288411
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  4. Fail198,633 miles (+45,004)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,633 miles
    Test number
    959811870325
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  5. Pass153,629 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    153,629 miles
    Test number
    867418950031
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Track rod end slightly misaligned both (2.1.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail153,628 miles (+52,480)2 dangerous7 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,628 miles
    Test number
    826798764997
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Track rod end slightly misaligned both (2.1.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass101,148 miles (+16,354)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    101,148 miles
    Test number
    603092922601
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre uneven worn
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Pass84,794 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    84,794 miles
    Test number
    706303566031
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  9. Fail84,794 miles (+4,866)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,794 miles
    Test number
    418974942859
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  10. Pass79,928 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    79,928 miles
    Test number
    993772005596
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail79,928 miles (+3,471)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,928 miles
    Test number
    154005598115
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass76,457 miles (+3,705)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    76,457 miles
    Test number
    808198239523

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass72,752 miles (+7,281)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    72,752 miles
    Test number
    369032444269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass65,471 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    65,471 miles
    Test number
    327354203403
    • AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.2.B.1f)

  15. Fail65,471 miles (+5,992)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,471 miles
    Test number
    254775229962
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.2.B.1f)

  16. Pass59,479 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    59,479 miles
    Test number
    698569895081
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteOuter Sill covers fitted.
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Fail59,479 miles (+2,996)2 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,479 miles
    Test number
    316159895096
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryInner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteOuter Sill covers fitted.
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass56,483 miles1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    56,483 miles
    Test number
    525609194050
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteOuter Sill covers fitted.
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Fail56,480 miles (+3,065)2 failures1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,480 miles
    Test number
    916139494077
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteOuter Sill covers fitted.
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass53,415 miles (+3,280)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    53,415 miles
    Test number
    578893303198
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass50,135 miles (+1,898)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    50,135 miles
    Test number
    398100092044
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  22. Pass48,237 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    48,237 miles
    Test number
    165824671482
    • 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)

  23. Fail48,237 miles (+4,521)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,237 miles
    Test number
    178304471467
    • DangerousNearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • DangerousOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • 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)

  24. Pass43,716 miles (+5,723)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    43,716 miles
    Test number
    522397390019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass37,993 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    37,993 miles
    Test number
    112920359420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail37,993 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,993 miles
    Test number
    381000259075
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Questions about LS55 FHZ

Does LS55 FHZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS55 FHZ expired on 14 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS55 FHZ?
The MOT on LS55 FHZ expired on 14 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS55 FHZ done?
LS55 FHZ was recorded at 282,675 miles at its MOT on 14 Dec 2024, an average of 15,470 miles a year.
Has LS55 FHZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 FHZ has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on LS55 FHZ 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 LS55 FHZ find?
LS55 FHZ passed its latest MOT on 14 Dec 2024 with 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side, and 4 more.

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