Saab 9-3
Silver · Petrol · 2006 · 1,998 cc
LA55 DAOMOT history
LA55 DAO is a silver petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 3 Feb 2006. Its MOT expired on 8 Aug 2024 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 155,068 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Aug 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 8 Aug 2024
- Mileage
- 155,068 mi
- At MOT on 9 Aug 2023
- MOT tests
- 20
- 16 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 8,871 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LA55 DAO
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Saab
- Model
- 9-3
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,998 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 3 Feb 2006
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 8 Aug 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 9 Aug 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
LA55 DAO was last recorded at 155,068 miles on 9 Aug 2023, 4,799 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jul 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 150,269 miles · 25 Jul 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 4,799 miles
- Average per year
- 8,871 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 155,068 miles
- 2022 – 150,269 miles
- 2021 – 147,608 miles
- 2020 – 141,475 miles
- 2019 – 131,979 miles
- 2018 – 125,307 miles
- 2017 – 115,102 miles
- 2016 – 102,148 miles
- 2015 – 91,493 miles
- 2014 – 75,749 miles
- 2013 – 62,293 miles
- 2012 – 51,144 miles
- 2011 – 40,888 miles
- 2010 – 30,488 miles
- 2009 – 29,580 miles
- 2008 – 25,173 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass155,068 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
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
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
20 tests since 17 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass155,068 miles (+4,799)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 155,068 miles
- Test number
- 285440351583
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass150,269 miles (+2,661)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 150,269 miles
- Test number
- 655702554344
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front shocker corroded
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass147,608 miles (+6,133)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 147,608 miles
- Test number
- 803214739548
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened no holes (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass141,475 miles (+2)1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 141,475 miles
- Test number
- 819956279903
- MinorOffside Rear Electrical wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryBoth rear calliper clips missing
Fail141,473 miles (+9,494)1 dangerous6 major2 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 141,473 miles
- Test number
- 508023433912
- DangerousNearside Rear Electrical wiring likely to drag on the ground abs wiring (4.11 (a) (iii))
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorCentral Sound deadening material insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Electrical wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryBoth rear calliper clips missing
Pass131,979 miles (+6,672)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 131,979 miles
- Test number
- 647539869807
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass125,307 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 125,307 miles
- Test number
- 130604740463
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail125,307 miles (+10,205)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,307 miles
- Test number
- 606180167830
- FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Pass115,102 miles (+12,954)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 115,102 miles
- Test number
- 162376554278
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass102,148 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 102,148 miles
- Test number
- 517049243478
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail102,148 miles (+10,655)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,148 miles
- Test number
- 727060043724
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass91,493 miles (+15,744)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 91,493 miles
- Test number
- 786607715102
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,749 miles (+13,456)1 dangerous3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 75,749 miles
- Test number
- 826488714114
- DangerousALL BRAKE PADS LOW
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Fail62,293 miles1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,293 miles
- Test number
- 498396013171
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass62,293 miles (+11,149)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 62,293 miles
- Test number
- 838206513101
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass51,144 miles (+10,256)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 51,144 miles
- Test number
- 277761822486
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,888 miles (+10,400)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 40,888 miles
- Test number
- 235027311103
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,488 miles (+908)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 30,488 miles
- Test number
- 660580220148
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,580 miles (+4,407)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 29,580 miles
- Test number
- 963494419320
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,173 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 25,173 miles
- Test number
- 692992358337
- 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)
Questions about LA55 DAO
- Does LA55 DAO currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LA55 DAO expired on 8 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LA55 DAO?
- The MOT on LA55 DAO expired on 8 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LA55 DAO done?
- LA55 DAO was recorded at 155,068 miles at its MOT on 9 Aug 2023, an average of 8,871 miles a year.
- Has LA55 DAO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LA55 DAO has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Oct 2020.
- Has the mileage on LA55 DAO 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 LA55 DAO find?
- LA55 DAO passed its latest MOT on 9 Aug 2023 with 10 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 7 more.
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