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Saab 9-3

Blue · Petrol · 2006 · 1,988 cc

LA55 DFGMOT history

LA55 DFG is a blue petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 27 Feb 2006. Its MOT is valid until 23 Nov 2026 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 102,201 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Nov 2025.

LA55 DFG blue Saab 9-3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Nov 2026
Mileage
102,201 mi
At MOT on 24 Nov 2025
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,983 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA55 DFG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,988 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
27 Feb 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA55 DFG was last recorded at 102,201 miles on 24 Nov 2025, 3,521 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,680 miles · 22 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
3,521 miles
Average per year
3,983 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 102,201 miles
  • 2024 – 98,680 miles
  • 2023 – 94,356 miles
  • 2022 – 90,330 miles
  • 2020 – 77,743 miles
  • 2019 – 61,541 miles
  • 2018 – 56,709 miles
  • 2017 – 51,878 miles
  • 2016 – 46,401 miles
  • 2015 – 45,178 miles
  • 2014 – 44,732 miles
  • 2013 – 43,200 miles
  • 2012 – 41,773 miles
  • 2011 – 40,135 miles
  • 2010 – 38,532 miles
  • 2009 – 36,458 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass102,201 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Nearside Front Lower Drag link end ball joint has slight play inner tie rod

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

22 tests since 17 Feb 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass102,201 miles (+3,521)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    102,201 miles
    Test number
    297160313415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass98,680 miles (+4,324)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    98,680 miles
    Test number
    715359593632
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass94,356 miles (+16)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    94,356 miles
    Test number
    614787497322
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Drag link end ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front pin/bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge/225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Drag link end ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail94,340 miles (+4,010)5 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,340 miles
    Test number
    113947807332
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Drag link end ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front pin/bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge/225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Drag link end ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass90,330 miles (+2)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    90,330 miles
    Test number
    141737444414
    • AdvisoryExhaust Corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension Components Corroded But Not Excessive

  6. Fail90,328 miles (+12,585)2 dangerous1 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,328 miles
    Test number
    683285121741
    • DangerousRear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely & Offside (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust Corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension Components Corroded But Not Excessive

  7. Pass77,743 miles (+16,202)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    77,743 miles
    Test number
    908739374176
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  8. Pass61,541 miles (+4,832)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    61,541 miles
    Test number
    541469068825
    • MinorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 1 of 2 brake bulbs not working (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  9. Pass56,709 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    56,709 miles
    Test number
    812441531250
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  10. Fail56,709 miles (+4,831)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,709 miles
    Test number
    531910339169
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  11. Pass51,878 miles (+5,477)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    51,878 miles
    Test number
    235718027827

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass46,401 miles (+1,223)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    46,401 miles
    Test number
    942111684507

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass45,178 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    45,178 miles
    Test number
    115976975169
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Fail45,178 miles (+446)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,178 miles
    Test number
    836486075131
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass44,732 miles (+23)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    44,732 miles
    Test number
    877538174189
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Fail44,709 miles (+1,509)2 dangerous3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,709 miles
    Test number
    235741074445
    • DangerousNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • DangerousOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass43,200 miles (+1,427)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    43,200 miles
    Test number
    897995453153
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass41,773 miles (+1,638)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    41,773 miles
    Test number
    759496162166
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass40,135 miles (+1,603)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    40,135 miles
    Test number
    158426361136
    • 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)

  20. Pass38,532 miles (+2,074)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    38,532 miles
    Test number
    373186560144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass36,458 miles (+1,032)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    36,458 miles
    Test number
    164303879177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass35,426 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    35,426 miles
    Test number
    190508749492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA55 DFG

Does LA55 DFG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA55 DFG is valid until 23 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LA55 DFG?
The MOT on LA55 DFG is valid until 23 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LA55 DFG done?
LA55 DFG was recorded at 102,201 miles at its MOT on 24 Nov 2025, an average of 3,983 miles a year.
Has LA55 DFG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA55 DFG has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on LA55 DFG 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 DFG find?
LA55 DFG passed its latest MOT on 24 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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