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Saab 9-3

Grey · Diesel · 2009 · 1,910 cc

LS59 FZMMOT history

LS59 FZM is a grey diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 9 Dec 2009. Its MOT is valid until 28 Dec 2026 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 161,481 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Dec 2025.

LS59 FZM grey Saab 9-3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Saab 9-3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 28 Dec 2026
Mileage
161,481 mi
At MOT on 29 Dec 2025
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
10,937 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS59 FZM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,910 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
9 Dec 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS59 FZM was last recorded at 161,481 miles on 29 Dec 2025, 16,962 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
144,519 miles · 28 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
16,962 miles
Average per year
10,937 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 161,481 miles
  • 2024 – 144,519 miles
  • 2023 – 118,701 miles
  • 2022 – 109,034 miles
  • 2021 – 105,018 miles
  • 2020 – 101,136 miles
  • 2019 – 87,840 miles
  • 2018 – 73,021 miles
  • 2017 – 59,643 miles
  • 2016 – 45,859 miles
  • 2015 – 33,164 miles
  • 2014 – 19,731 miles
  • 2012 – 19,122 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass161,481 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

19 tests since 23 Dec 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass161,481 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    161,481 miles
    Test number
    359585647936

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail161,481 miles (+16,962)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,481 miles
    Test number
    451275234380
    • Repaired at testCentral Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass144,519 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    144,519 miles
    Test number
    825244255526

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail144,519 miles (+25,818)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,519 miles
    Test number
    428232048726
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass118,701 miles (+4,014)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    118,701 miles
    Test number
    252523128149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass114,687 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    114,687 miles
    Test number
    333046008029
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5 mm 1.6 required (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail114,687 miles (+5,653)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,687 miles
    Test number
    441807829290
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/45/17 w (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5 mm 1.6 required (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass109,034 miles (+4,016)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    109,034 miles
    Test number
    843616640233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass105,018 miles (+3,882)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    105,018 miles
    Test number
    156673824208
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre tread slightly out of shape

  10. Pass101,136 miles (+13,296)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    101,136 miles
    Test number
    169020548151
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass87,840 miles (+14,819)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    87,840 miles
    Test number
    420336224846

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass73,021 miles (+13,378)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    73,021 miles
    Test number
    862837367749
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres tread distorted
    • AdvisorySlight blow front exhaust flexi

  13. Pass59,643 miles (+13,784)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    59,643 miles
    Test number
    737876124164
    • AdvisoryFront and rear axles have different tyre sizes

  14. Pass45,859 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    45,859 miles
    Test number
    103187895369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail45,859 miles (+12,695)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,859 miles
    Test number
    390908947241
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

  16. Pass33,164 miles (+13,433)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    33,164 miles
    Test number
    737633365090
    • NoteNearside rear tyre has damage to the sidewall

  17. Pass19,731 miles (+609)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    19,731 miles
    Test number
    225124064062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass19,122 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    19,122 miles
    Test number
    436398852374
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteLow emissions Emitter
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Fail19,122 miles2 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,122 miles
    Test number
    975348352396
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteLow emissions Emitter
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about LS59 FZM

Does LS59 FZM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS59 FZM is valid until 28 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS59 FZM?
The MOT on LS59 FZM is valid until 28 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS59 FZM done?
LS59 FZM was recorded at 161,481 miles at its MOT on 29 Dec 2025, an average of 10,937 miles a year.
Has LS59 FZM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS59 FZM has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LS59 FZM 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 LS59 FZM find?
LS59 FZM passed its latest MOT on 29 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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