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Saab 9-3

Grey · Diesel · 2006 · 1,910 cc

LA55 DCZMOT history

LA55 DCZ is a grey diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 17 Feb 2006. Its MOT expired on 18 Nov 2022 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 217,961 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Nov 2021.

LA55 DCZ grey Saab 9-3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Saab 9-3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 18 Nov 2022
Mileage
217,961 mi
At MOT on 18 Nov 2021
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
10,525 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA55 DCZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,910 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
17 Feb 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
18 Nov 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA55 DCZ was last recorded at 217,961 miles on 18 Nov 2021, 3,642 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Nov 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
214,319 miles · 19 Nov 2020
Between the last two tests
3,642 miles
Average per year
10,525 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 217,961 miles
  • 2020 – 214,319 miles
  • 2019 – 202,495 miles
  • 2018 – 190,384 miles
  • 2017 – 180,319 miles
  • 2016 – 168,969 miles
  • 2015 – 158,442 miles
  • 2014 – 145,455 miles
  • 2013 – 134,251 miles
  • 2012 – 124,065 miles
  • 2011 – 111,373 miles
  • 2010 – 98,621 miles
  • 2009 – 85,878 miles
  • 2008 – 75,123 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass217,961 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front + rear (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryTyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords All four (5.2.3 (d) (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 Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

22 tests since 23 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass217,961 miles (+3,642)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    217,961 miles
    Test number
    735078416223
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front + rear (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryTyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords All four (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  2. Pass214,319 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    214,319 miles
    Test number
    930957184019
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel At column uj (2.3 (a) (i))

  3. Fail214,319 miles (+11,824)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    214,319 miles
    Test number
    258969049808
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel At column uj (2.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass202,495 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    202,495 miles
    Test number
    901511494572
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both d- bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both & offside front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  5. Fail202,495 miles (+12,111)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,495 miles
    Test number
    161014864979
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both d- bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both & offside front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  6. Pass190,384 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2019
    Odometer
    190,384 miles
    Test number
    229853002096
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm & perished (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perished
    • AdvisoryRear both shock top mountings corroded

  7. Fail190,384 miles (+10,065)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,384 miles
    Test number
    437649182020
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm & perished (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perished
    • AdvisoryRear both shock top mountings corroded

  8. Pass180,319 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2018
    Odometer
    180,319 miles
    Test number
    138613534525

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail180,319 miles (+11,350)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,319 miles
    Test number
    747995320839
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  10. Pass168,969 miles (+10,527)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2017
    Odometer
    168,969 miles
    Test number
    435267422470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass158,442 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2016
    Odometer
    158,442 miles
    Test number
    369505635156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail158,436 miles (+12,981)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,436 miles
    Test number
    145744235133
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass145,455 miles (+11,204)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2015
    Odometer
    145,455 miles
    Test number
    987562424191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass134,251 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2014
    Odometer
    134,251 miles
    Test number
    286686613172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail134,251 miles (+10,186)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,251 miles
    Test number
    837786513125
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  16. Pass124,065 miles (+12,692)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2013
    Odometer
    124,065 miles
    Test number
    746321132168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass111,373 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    111,373 miles
    Test number
    248929661087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail111,373 miles (+12,752)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,373 miles
    Test number
    279423261075
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  19. Pass98,621 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    98,621 miles
    Test number
    794850790049
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteAirbag warning light on

  20. Fail98,620 miles (+12,742)1 dangerous4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,620 miles
    Test number
    192160090406
    • DangerousOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteAirbag warning light on

  21. Pass85,878 miles (+10,755)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    85,878 miles
    Test number
    194312519179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass75,123 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    75,123 miles
    Test number
    822574018115
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Questions about LA55 DCZ

Does LA55 DCZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LA55 DCZ expired on 18 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LA55 DCZ?
The MOT on LA55 DCZ expired on 18 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LA55 DCZ done?
LA55 DCZ was recorded at 217,961 miles at its MOT on 18 Nov 2021, an average of 10,525 miles a year.
Has LA55 DCZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA55 DCZ has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Nov 2020.
Has the mileage on LA55 DCZ 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 DCZ find?
LA55 DCZ passed its latest MOT on 18 Nov 2021 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: offside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both, and 4 more.

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