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Saab 9-3

Black · Diesel · 2006 · 1,910 cc

LA55 DFOMOT history

LA55 DFO is a black diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 31 Jan 2006. Its MOT expired on 1 Sept 2023 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 99,043 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Sept 2022.

LA55 DFO black 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 1 Sept 2023
Mileage
99,043 mi
At MOT on 2 Sept 2022
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,658 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA55 DFO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,910 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
31 Jan 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
2 Sept 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA55 DFO was last recorded at 99,043 miles on 2 Sept 2022, 216 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jun 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,827 miles · 5 Jun 2021
Between the last two tests
216 miles
Average per year
3,658 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 99,043 miles
  • 2021 – 98,827 miles
  • 2020 – 97,129 miles
  • 2019 – 94,681 miles
  • 2018 – 90,829 miles
  • 2017 – 87,070 miles
  • 2016 – 81,347 miles
  • 2015 – 77,467 miles
  • 2014 – 72,933 miles
  • 2013 – 68,267 miles
  • 2012 – 63,703 miles
  • 2011 – 59,703 miles
  • 2010 – 54,567 miles
  • 2009 – 49,328 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,043 miles
  • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive from steering rack/pinion (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both [casing corroded] (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryBoth rear handbrake cables brackets broken

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.

  • Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

19 tests since 29 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,043 miles (+216)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    99,043 miles
    Test number
    348972150126
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive from steering rack/pinion (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both [casing corroded] (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear handbrake cables brackets broken

  2. Pass98,827 miles (+1,698)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    98,827 miles
    Test number
    654918367474
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear and o/s/r Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass97,129 miles (+2,448)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2021
    Odometer
    97,129 miles
    Test number
    200160485990
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass94,681 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    94,681 miles
    Test number
    119792321863
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  5. Fail94,677 miles (+3,848)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,677 miles
    Test number
    670649167730
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  6. Pass90,829 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    90,829 miles
    Test number
    534907795171
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  7. Fail90,823 miles (+3,753)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,823 miles
    Test number
    460437131933
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  8. Pass87,070 miles (+5,723)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    87,070 miles
    Test number
    544102046400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass81,347 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    81,347 miles
    Test number
    678393818087
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

  10. Fail81,347 miles (+3,880)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,347 miles
    Test number
    108340734897
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

  11. Pass77,467 miles (+4,534)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    77,467 miles
    Test number
    168621605106
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOffside rear brake binding slightly

  12. Pass72,933 miles (+4,666)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    72,933 miles
    Test number
    559387894066
    • NoteSlight brake bind o/s rear

  13. Pass68,267 miles (+4,564)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    68,267 miles
    Test number
    146324983022
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass63,703 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    63,703 miles
    Test number
    996943592037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail63,703 miles (+4,000)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,703 miles
    Test number
    128633792090
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass59,703 miles (+5,136)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    59,703 miles
    Test number
    357477291056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass54,567 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    54,567 miles
    Test number
    402422900135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail54,567 miles (+5,239)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,567 miles
    Test number
    423712800146
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

  19. Pass49,328 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    49,328 miles
    Test number
    220419429058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA55 DFO

Does LA55 DFO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LA55 DFO expired on 1 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LA55 DFO?
The MOT on LA55 DFO expired on 1 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LA55 DFO done?
LA55 DFO was recorded at 99,043 miles at its MOT on 2 Sept 2022, an average of 3,658 miles a year.
Has LA55 DFO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA55 DFO has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 4 May 2019.
Has the mileage on LA55 DFO 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 DFO find?
LA55 DFO passed its latest MOT on 2 Sept 2022 with 6 advisories: fluid leak, but not excessive from steering rack/pinion; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside rear road wheel slightly distorted, and 3 more.

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