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Saab 9-3

Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,998 cc

LS59 GBUMOT history

LS59 GBU is a black petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 29 Dec 2009. Its MOT is valid until 14 Nov 2026 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 33,082 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Nov 2025.

LS59 GBU black Saab 9-3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Nov 2026
Mileage
33,082 mi
At MOT on 15 Nov 2025
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,814 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS59 GBU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
29 Dec 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS59 GBU was last recorded at 33,082 miles on 15 Nov 2025, 873 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
32,209 miles · 16 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
873 miles
Average per year
1,814 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 33,082 miles
  • 2024 – 32,209 miles
  • 2023 – 30,898 miles
  • 2022 – 28,429 miles
  • 2021 – 27,206 miles
  • 2020 – 25,712 miles
  • 2019 – 23,873 miles
  • 2017 – 21,537 miles
  • 2016 – 19,152 miles
  • 2015 – 16,613 miles
  • 2014 – 13,598 miles
  • 2013 – 11,410 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass33,082 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside rear outer sidewall of Tyre has deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

14 tests since 5 Dec 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass33,082 miles (+873)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    33,082 miles
    Test number
    873948382583
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass32,209 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    32,209 miles
    Test number
    258334543720

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail32,209 miles (+1,311)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,209 miles
    Test number
    103783799759
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass30,898 miles (+2,469)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    30,898 miles
    Test number
    577676276955
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Borderline pass due to worn to 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  5. Pass28,429 miles (+1,223)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    28,429 miles
    Test number
    989272143148
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass27,206 miles (+1,494)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    27,206 miles
    Test number
    316121315421
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass25,712 miles (+1,839)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    25,712 miles
    Test number
    494441973043
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass23,873 miles (+2,336)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    23,873 miles
    Test number
    916383758996
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass21,537 miles (+2,385)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    21,537 miles
    Test number
    737422857566

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass19,152 miles (+2,539)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    19,152 miles
    Test number
    107415100001
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear outer sidewall of Tyre has deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre has age cracks

  11. Pass16,613 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    16,613 miles
    Test number
    512797842997
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear outer sidewall of Tyre has deteriorated

  12. Fail16,610 miles (+3,012)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,610 miles
    Test number
    922320047496
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear outer sidewall of Tyre has deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen wiper is partially smearing

  13. Pass13,598 miles (+2,188)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    13,598 miles
    Test number
    477513424490
    • AdvisoryNearside 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 (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNearside rear tyre outer sidewall has a chunk missing (not showing cords)

  14. Pass11,410 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    11,410 miles
    Test number
    819599533381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS59 GBU

Does LS59 GBU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS59 GBU is valid until 14 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS59 GBU?
The MOT on LS59 GBU is valid until 14 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS59 GBU done?
LS59 GBU was recorded at 33,082 miles at its MOT on 15 Nov 2025, an average of 1,814 miles a year.
Has LS59 GBU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS59 GBU has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on LS59 GBU 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 GBU find?
LS59 GBU passed its latest MOT on 15 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front lower anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; rear exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases.

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