Saab 9-3
Blue · Diesel · 2006 · 1,910 cc
LA55 DHLMOT history
LA55 DHL is a blue diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 30 Jan 2006. Its MOT is valid until 27 Apr 2027 and it has passed 17 of 19 MOT tests, with 125,657 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 27 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 125,657 mi
- At MOT on 9 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 19
- 17 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 6,019 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LA55 DHL
- 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
- 30 Jan 2006
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 27 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 9 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LA55 DHL was last recorded at 125,657 miles on 9 Apr 2026, 9,236 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 116,421 miles · 28 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 9,236 miles
- Average per year
- 6,019 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 125,657 miles
- 2025 – 116,421 miles
- 2023 – 105,352 miles
- 2022 – 96,477 miles
- 2021 – 95,377 miles
- 2020 – 90,593 miles
- 2019 – 84,254 miles
- 2018 – 72,018 miles
- 2017 – 71,717 miles
- 2016 – 68,219 miles
- 2015 – 62,643 miles
- 2014 – 56,428 miles
- 2013 – 49,685 miles
- 2012 – 42,337 miles
- 2011 – 34,914 miles
- 2010 – 28,001 miles
- 2009 – 22,093 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass125,657 miles
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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.
All brake pipes greased up before test
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full under tray fitted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
19 tests since 23 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass125,657 miles (+9,236)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 125,657 miles
- Test number
- 988459876402
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass116,421 miles (+11,069)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 116,421 miles
- Test number
- 526396667992
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.
Pass105,352 miles (+8,875)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 105,352 miles
- Test number
- 316464590860
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass96,477 miles (+1,100)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 96,477 miles
- Test number
- 514090105267
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass95,377 miles (+4,784)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 95,377 miles
- Test number
- 736918439859
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass90,593 miles (+6,339)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 90,593 miles
- Test number
- 324530511804
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass84,254 miles (+12,236)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 84,254 miles
- Test number
- 741922585593
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,018 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 72,018 miles
- Test number
- 800604096630
- AdvisoryAll brake pipes greased up before test
- AdvisoryFull under tray fitted
Fail72,018 miles (+301)2 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,018 miles
- Test number
- 615020485421
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- AdvisoryFront both sides shock absorber slightly stiff and surface rust
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryAll brake pipes greased up before test
- AdvisoryFull under tray fitted
Pass71,717 miles (+3,498)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 71,717 miles
- Test number
- 643769748569
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,219 miles (+5,576)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 68,219 miles
- Test number
- 623455821666
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,643 miles (+6,215)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 62,643 miles
- Test number
- 119026835454
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,428 miles (+6,743)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 56,428 miles
- Test number
- 518094124062
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,685 miles (+7,348)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 49,685 miles
- Test number
- 718769613088
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,337 miles (+151)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 42,337 miles
- Test number
- 146257422036
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail42,186 miles (+7,272)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,186 miles
- Test number
- 167840722418
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass34,914 miles (+6,913)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 34,914 miles
- Test number
- 449056021052
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,001 miles (+5,908)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 28,001 miles
- Test number
- 143852610479
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,093 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 22,093 miles
- Test number
- 494043329039
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LA55 DHL
- Does LA55 DHL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA55 DHL is valid until 27 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LA55 DHL?
- The MOT on LA55 DHL is valid until 27 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LA55 DHL done?
- LA55 DHL was recorded at 125,657 miles at its MOT on 9 Apr 2026, an average of 6,019 miles a year.
- Has LA55 DHL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LA55 DHL has failed 2 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jan 2018.
- Has the mileage on LA55 DHL 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 DHL find?
- LA55 DHL passed its latest MOT on 9 Apr 2026 with 3 advisories: front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi; nearside rear anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front upper macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount.
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