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Saab 9-3

Black · Diesel · 2006 · 1,910 cc

LA55 DGVMOT history

LA55 DGV is a black diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 31 Jan 2006. Its MOT expired on 17 Oct 2026 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 160,838 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Oct 2026.

LA55 DGV black Saab 9-3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 17 Oct 2026
Mileage
160,838 mi
At MOT on 7 Oct 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,453 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA55 DGV
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 17 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LA55 DGV was last recorded at 160,838 miles on 7 Oct 2026, 3,638 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Oct 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 19 Nov 2014: 88,360 miles, lower than 88,629 miles on 18 Nov 2014.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
157,200 miles · 1 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
3,638 miles
Average per year
7,453 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 160,838 miles
  • 2025 – 157,200 miles
  • 2024 – 154,283 miles
  • 2023 – 150,291 miles
  • 2022 – 145,829 miles
  • 2021 – 133,653 miles
  • 2020 – 129,248 miles
  • 2019 – 126,279 miles
  • 2018 – 118,995 miles
  • 2017 – 108,058 miles
  • 2016 – 100,794 miles
  • 2015 – 94,530 miles
  • 2014 – 88,360 miles
  • 2013 – 77,429 miles
  • 2010 – 57,100 miles
  • 2009 – 35,237 miles
  • 2008 – 26,127 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail160,838 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorSteering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2017
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2017
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

What MOT failures 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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2016–2024

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2016–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Both steering arms have excess movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

22 tests since 9 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail160,838 miles (+3,638)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,838 miles
    Test number
    728428633634
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorSteering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass157,200 miles (+2,917)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    157,200 miles
    Test number
    350142029941
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryAdvise flexi joint on exhaust deteriorated

  3. Pass154,283 miles (+3,992)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    154,283 miles
    Test number
    399496442703
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass150,291 miles (+4,462)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    150,291 miles
    Test number
    879066940779
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass145,829 miles (+12,176)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    145,829 miles
    Test number
    397498605766
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Pass133,653 miles (+4,405)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    133,653 miles
    Test number
    556787445924
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryAdvise all four tyres cracking/perishing on outer sidewalls

  7. Pass129,248 miles (+2,969)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    129,248 miles
    Test number
    632292572998
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass126,279 miles (+7,284)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    126,279 miles
    Test number
    903141613215
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Pass118,995 miles (+10,937)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    118,995 miles
    Test number
    970544163706
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside top aluminium shock absorber mountings beginning to corrode

  10. Pass108,058 miles (+7,264)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    108,058 miles
    Test number
    641534160303
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass100,794 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    100,794 miles
    Test number
    126944947347
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Fail100,793 miles (+6,263)1 dangerous1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,793 miles
    Test number
    338637325947
    • DangerousRear Fuel system component leaking filter assembly (7.2.3)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Pass94,530 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    94,530 miles
    Test number
    482347302917
    • AdvisoryBoth steering arms have excess movement

  14. Fail94,528 miles (+6,168)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,528 miles
    Test number
    268108891634
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryBoth steering arms have excess movement

  15. Pass88,360 miles (-269)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    88,360 miles
    Test number
    317273924329
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Fail88,629 miles (+11,200)2 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,629 miles
    Test number
    117612724391
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass77,429 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    77,429 miles
    Test number
    736324323393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail77,422 miles (+20,322)4 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,422 miles
    Test number
    848842323349
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  19. Pass57,100 miles (+37)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    57,100 miles
    Test number
    852049590226
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  20. Fail57,063 miles (+21,826)6 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,063 miles
    Test number
    764698690285
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  21. Pass35,237 miles (+9,110)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    35,237 miles
    Test number
    812286569201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass26,127 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    26,127 miles
    Test number
    224623658246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA55 DGV

Does LA55 DGV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LA55 DGV expired on 17 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LA55 DGV?
The MOT on LA55 DGV expired on 17 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LA55 DGV done?
LA55 DGV was recorded at 160,838 miles at its MOT on 7 Oct 2026, an average of 7,453 miles a year.
Has LA55 DGV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA55 DGV has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LA55 DGV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 19 Nov 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LA55 DGV find?
LA55 DGV failed its latest MOT on 7 Oct 2026 with 3 major defects and 3 advisories: nearside front upper suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; offside front upper suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted), and 3 more.

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