Saab 9-3
Silver · Diesel · 2006 · 1,910 cc
LA55 DFLMOT history
LA55 DFL is a silver diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 31 Jan 2006. Its MOT expired on 12 Dec 2022 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 130,932 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Dec 2021.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 12 Dec 2022
- Mileage
- 130,932 mi
- At MOT on 13 Dec 2021
- MOT tests
- 19
- 15 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 7,661 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LA55 DFL
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Saab
- Model
- 9-3
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,910 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 31 Jan 2006
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 12 Dec 2022
- Latest MOT test
- 13 Dec 2021 (Pass)
Mileage history
LA55 DFL was last recorded at 130,932 miles on 13 Dec 2021, 268 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Nov 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 130,664 miles · 20 Nov 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 268 miles
- Average per year
- 7,661 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2021 – 130,932 miles
- 2020 – 125,104 miles
- 2019 – 120,820 miles
- 2018 – 113,776 miles
- 2017 – 103,656 miles
- 2016 – 90,128 miles
- 2015 – 84,612 miles
- 2014 – 78,395 miles
- 2013 – 72,273 miles
- 2012 – 67,035 miles
- 2011 – 60,934 miles
- 2010 – 54,029 miles
- 2009 – 32,498 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass130,932 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pas rack area. (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryExhaust system deteriorating.Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
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 Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Oil leak, but not excessive engine
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Damage to offside rear tyre outer wall
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
19 tests since 6 Feb 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass130,932 miles1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 130,932 miles
- Test number
- 644418020133
- MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pas rack area. (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust system deteriorating.
Fail130,932 miles (+268)1 repaired1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 130,932 miles
- Test number
- 858488507843
- Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pas rack area. (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust system deteriorating.
Fail130,664 miles (+5,560)1 dangerous3 major1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 130,664 miles
- Test number
- 803153133900
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorRear Fuel pipe insecure fuel filter insecure. (6.1.3 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pas rack area (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust system deteriorating.
Pass125,104 miles (+122)2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 125,104 miles
- Test number
- 161926010024
- MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryDamage to offside rear tyre outer wall
- AdvisoryFuel filter insecure
- AdvisoryParking brake efficency just meets minimum requirements
Fail124,982 miles (+4,162)1 major2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,982 miles
- Test number
- 752613466026
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryDamage to offside rear tyre outer wall
- AdvisoryFuel filter insecure
- AdvisoryParking brake efficency just meets minimum requirements
Pass120,820 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 120,820 miles
- Test number
- 759706192930
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass120,820 miles (+7,044)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 120,820 miles
- Test number
- 585943556426
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass113,776 miles (+10,120)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 113,776 miles
- Test number
- 661030745039
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass103,656 miles (+13,528)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 103,656 miles
- Test number
- 319273769823
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass90,128 miles (+5,516)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 90,128 miles
- Test number
- 745733161382
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass84,612 miles (+6,217)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 84,612 miles
- Test number
- 340037227107
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryCovers top/bottom
Pass78,395 miles (+6,122)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 78,395 miles
- Test number
- 756302204315
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass72,273 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 72,273 miles
- Test number
- 235994503301
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail72,273 miles (+5,238)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,273 miles
- Test number
- 445084103304
- FailureCentre Rear Lower Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
Pass67,035 miles (+6,101)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 67,035 miles
- Test number
- 437026002396
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- NoteFuel filter poor
Pass60,934 miles (+6,905)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 60,934 miles
- Test number
- 237730501363
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,029 miles (+10,225)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 54,029 miles
- Test number
- 570783010377
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass43,804 miles (+11,306)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 43,804 miles
- Test number
- 924826430053
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass32,498 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 32,498 miles
- Test number
- 152797139031
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LA55 DFL
- Does LA55 DFL currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LA55 DFL expired on 12 Dec 2022, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LA55 DFL?
- The MOT on LA55 DFL expired on 12 Dec 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LA55 DFL done?
- LA55 DFL was recorded at 130,932 miles at its MOT on 13 Dec 2021, an average of 7,661 miles a year.
- Has LA55 DFL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LA55 DFL has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Dec 2021.
- Has the mileage on LA55 DFL 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 DFL find?
- LA55 DFL passed its latest MOT on 13 Dec 2021 with 1 minor defect and 9 advisories: nearside rear position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; nearside front macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside rear anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush, and 7 more.
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