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Saab 9-3

Grey · Diesel · 2009 · 1,910 cc

LS59 FZNMOT history

LS59 FZN is a grey diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 26 Nov 2009. Its MOT is valid until 9 Feb 2027 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 141,022 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Feb 2026.

LS59 FZN 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 9 Feb 2027
Mileage
141,022 mi
At MOT on 10 Feb 2026
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,377 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS59 FZN
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
26 Nov 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS59 FZN was last recorded at 141,022 miles on 10 Feb 2026, 8,692 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
132,330 miles · 23 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
8,692 miles
Average per year
8,377 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 141,022 miles
  • 2025 – 132,330 miles
  • 2024 – 125,374 miles
  • 2022 – 116,509 miles
  • 2021 – 106,437 miles
  • 2020 – 98,619 miles
  • 2019 – 91,022 miles
  • 2018 – 83,460 miles
  • 2017 – 71,263 miles
  • 2016 – 62,302 miles
  • 2015 – 54,172 miles
  • 2014 – 47,010 miles
  • 2013 – 38,539 miles
  • 2012 – 29,926 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass141,022 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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.

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

20 tests since 6 Nov 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass141,022 miles (+8,692)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    141,022 miles
    Test number
    438430570963
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  2. Pass132,330 miles (+14)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    132,330 miles
    Test number
    492606496055
    • MinorNearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Fail132,316 miles (+6,942)4 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,316 miles
    Test number
    487601786610
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass125,374 miles (+11)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    125,374 miles
    Test number
    866106895490
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
  5. Fail125,363 miles (+8,854)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,363 miles
    Test number
    275775550863
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
  6. Pass116,509 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    116,509 miles
    Test number
    626120545773
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  7. Fail116,501 miles (+10,064)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,501 miles
    Test number
    235897408765
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Plate Limit @ 0.50 (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  8. Pass106,437 miles (+252)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    106,437 miles
    Test number
    868247389993

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail106,185 miles (+7,566)1 dangerous5 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,185 miles
    Test number
    725444874038
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front lowers (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  10. Pass98,619 miles (+7,597)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    98,619 miles
    Test number
    241288534319
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass91,022 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    91,022 miles
    Test number
    614276532482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail91,001 miles (+7,541)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,001 miles
    Test number
    162179690793
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  13. Pass83,460 miles (+12,197)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    83,460 miles
    Test number
    659411182636
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  14. Pass71,263 miles (+8,961)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    71,263 miles
    Test number
    737728866141
    • AdvisoryAll four brake discs starting to wear review when pads need replacing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm Recommend replacement (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass62,302 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    62,302 miles
    Test number
    632279109816

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail62,299 miles (+8,127)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,299 miles
    Test number
    132625744686
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryWiper blades smearing slightly
  17. Pass54,172 miles (+7,162)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    54,172 miles
    Test number
    827647431691
    • AdvisoryNail in offside rear Tyre
  18. Pass47,010 miles (+8,471)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    47,010 miles
    Test number
    329687814390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass38,539 miles (+8,613)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    38,539 miles
    Test number
    686433503343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass29,926 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    29,926 miles
    Test number
    137761112320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS59 FZN

Does LS59 FZN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS59 FZN is valid until 9 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS59 FZN?
The MOT on LS59 FZN is valid until 9 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS59 FZN done?
LS59 FZN was recorded at 141,022 miles at its MOT on 10 Feb 2026, an average of 8,377 miles a year.
Has LS59 FZN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS59 FZN has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LS59 FZN 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 FZN find?
LS59 FZN passed its latest MOT on 10 Feb 2026 with 5 advisories: central front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output, and 2 more.

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