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Saab 9-3

Blue · Diesel · 2006 · 1,910 cc

LA55 DDZMOT history

LA55 DDZ is a blue diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 29 Jan 2006. Its MOT expired on 7 Mar 2023 and it has passed 14 of 24 MOT tests, with 186,103 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Feb 2022.

LA55 DDZ blue 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 7 Mar 2023
Mileage
186,103 mi
At MOT on 23 Feb 2022
MOT tests
24
14 passed · 10 failed
Per year
11,588 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA55 DDZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,910 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
29 Jan 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
23 Feb 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA55 DDZ was last recorded at 186,103 miles on 23 Feb 2022, 7,227 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Mar 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
178,876 miles · 6 Mar 2021
Between the last two tests
7,227 miles
Average per year
11,588 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 186,103 miles
  • 2021 – 178,876 miles
  • 2020 – 170,683 miles
  • 2019 – 160,767 miles
  • 2018 – 142,773 miles
  • 2017 – 129,650 miles
  • 2016 – 118,282 miles
  • 2015 – 109,134 miles
  • 2014 – 94,529 miles
  • 2013 – 83,839 miles
  • 2012 – 70,524 miles
  • 2011 – 59,225 miles
  • 2010 – 47,984 miles
  • 2009 – 34,514 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass186,103 miles
  • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Central Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

24 tests since 24 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass186,103 miles (+7,227)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    186,103 miles
    Test number
    430420752742
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass178,876 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    178,876 miles
    Test number
    378767304508
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail178,870 miles (+8,187)4 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,870 miles
    Test number
    417567808491
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass170,683 miles (+50)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    170,683 miles
    Test number
    859158230777
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail170,633 miles (+9,866)2 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,633 miles
    Test number
    145397946282
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass160,767 miles (+17,994)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    160,767 miles
    Test number
    701781209292
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear damaged bumper
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush worn slit play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass142,773 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    142,773 miles
    Test number
    560324691901
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  8. Fail142,773 miles (+13,123)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,773 miles
    Test number
    638796355572
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  9. Pass129,650 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    129,650 miles
    Test number
    311646155394
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn on inner and outer edges and perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn inner and outer edges and perished

  10. Fail129,649 miles (+11,367)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,649 miles
    Test number
    113476082778
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn on inner and outer edges and perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn inner and outer edges and perished

  11. Pass118,282 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    118,282 miles
    Test number
    319127347463
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre slightly cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre slightly cracked

  12. Fail118,282 miles (+9,148)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,282 miles
    Test number
    456729978290
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front front tyre slightly cracking
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre slightly cracked

  13. Pass109,134 miles (+14,605)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    109,134 miles
    Test number
    217084365064
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteN/S/R tyre worn inside edge and slightly miss shaped
    • NoteO/S/R tyre worn inside edge and slightly miss shaped

  14. Pass94,529 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    94,529 miles
    Test number
    199640604126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail94,524 miles (+10,685)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,524 miles
    Test number
    185974594055
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass83,839 miles (+13,315)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    83,839 miles
    Test number
    235076233056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail70,524 miles5 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,524 miles
    Test number
    196929812025
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  18. Pass70,524 miles (+11,299)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    70,524 miles
    Test number
    197719812003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail59,225 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,225 miles
    Test number
    649587021093
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  20. Pass59,225 miles (+11,241)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    59,225 miles
    Test number
    738537021017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass47,984 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    47,984 miles
    Test number
    621482130009
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Fail47,984 miles (+13,470)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,984 miles
    Test number
    743062130071
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass34,514 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    34,514 miles
    Test number
    282044129053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail34,511 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,511 miles
    Test number
    521844029041
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LA55 DDZ

Does LA55 DDZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LA55 DDZ expired on 7 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LA55 DDZ?
The MOT on LA55 DDZ expired on 7 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LA55 DDZ done?
LA55 DDZ was recorded at 186,103 miles at its MOT on 23 Feb 2022, an average of 11,588 miles a year.
Has LA55 DDZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA55 DDZ has failed 10 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Mar 2021.
Has the mileage on LA55 DDZ 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 DDZ find?
LA55 DDZ passed its latest MOT on 23 Feb 2022 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: headlamp lens slightly defective; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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