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Saab 9-3

Blue · Petrol · 2006 · 2,790 cc

LA55 DHPMOT history

LA55 DHP is a blue petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 26 Jan 2006. Its MOT is valid until 9 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 32 MOT tests, with 128,114 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Apr 2026.

LA55 DHP blue Saab 9-3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Saab 9-3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 9 Apr 2027
Mileage
128,114 mi
At MOT on 10 Apr 2026
MOT tests
32
19 passed · 13 failed
Per year
6,139 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA55 DHP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,790 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
26 Jan 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA55 DHP was last recorded at 128,114 miles on 10 Apr 2026, 33 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,081 miles · 1 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
33 miles
Average per year
6,139 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 128,114 miles
  • 2025 – 126,973 miles
  • 2024 – 126,274 miles
  • 2023 – 117,990 miles
  • 2022 – 102,849 miles
  • 2021 – 88,640 miles
  • 2019 – 86,467 miles
  • 2018 – 78,827 miles
  • 2017 – 74,021 miles
  • 2016 – 69,646 miles
  • 2015 – 61,740 miles
  • 2014 – 54,296 miles
  • 2013 – 45,541 miles
  • 2012 – 39,266 miles
  • 2011 – 32,458 miles
  • 2010 – 27,472 miles
  • 2009 – 22,415 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,114 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022

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 Rear Coil spring fractured or broken

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated dust cover

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

32 tests since 20 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,114 miles (+33)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    128,114 miles
    Test number
    470244455386
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail128,081 miles (+1,108)1 dangerous2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,081 miles
    Test number
    399337130279
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass126,973 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    126,973 miles
    Test number
    196887093742
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail126,972 miles (+698)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,972 miles
    Test number
    358105269315
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass126,274 miles (+8,284)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    126,274 miles
    Test number
    402785013972

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass117,990 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2024
    Odometer
    117,990 miles
    Test number
    412798500462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail117,990 miles (+15,141)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,990 miles
    Test number
    113527859775
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass102,849 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2023
    Odometer
    102,849 miles
    Test number
    216719508069
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll exhaust parts corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shocker casings corroded

  9. Fail102,849 miles (+14,209)4 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,849 miles
    Test number
    629827382735
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll exhaust parts corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shocker casings corroded

  10. Pass88,640 miles (+72)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2022
    Odometer
    88,640 miles
    Test number
    595558077308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail88,568 miles (+2,101)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,568 miles
    Test number
    370169655484
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorPower steering component leaking FROM BOTH ENDS OF STEERING RACK (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  12. Pass86,467 miles (+10)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    86,467 miles
    Test number
    658669463094
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

  13. Fail86,457 miles (+7,630)1 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,457 miles
    Test number
    537523605873
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

  14. Pass78,827 miles (+4,806)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    78,827 miles
    Test number
    736869127797

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass74,021 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    74,021 miles
    Test number
    318088153760

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail74,021 miles (+4,375)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,021 miles
    Test number
    214679306936
    • FailureRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass69,646 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    69,646 miles
    Test number
    548168007355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail69,638 miles (+7,898)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,638 miles
    Test number
    337693252156
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
    • FailureNearside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn and out of shape (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

  19. Pass61,740 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    61,740 miles
    Test number
    306268835447
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  20. Fail61,740 miles (+4,838)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,740 miles
    Test number
    576258235214
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  21. Pass56,902 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    56,902 miles
    Test number
    789807525030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail56,902 miles (+2,606)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,902 miles
    Test number
    488456225020
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass54,296 miles (+8,755)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    54,296 miles
    Test number
    719167344217
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre cracking on outer shoulder

  24. Pass45,541 miles (+6,275)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    45,541 miles
    Test number
    106147723227
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass39,266 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    39,266 miles
    Test number
    917848342237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail39,266 miles (+2,404)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,266 miles
    Test number
    335848642230
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  27. Pass36,862 miles (+4,404)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    36,862 miles
    Test number
    129457842442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass32,458 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    32,458 miles
    Test number
    765420761062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail32,449 miles (+4,977)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,449 miles
    Test number
    446639551036
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  30. Pass27,472 miles (+5,057)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    27,472 miles
    Test number
    713091260034
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  31. Fail22,415 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,415 miles
    Test number
    103110729415
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  32. Pass22,415 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    22,415 miles
    Test number
    720850329086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA55 DHP

Does LA55 DHP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA55 DHP is valid until 9 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LA55 DHP?
The MOT on LA55 DHP is valid until 9 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 DHP done?
LA55 DHP was recorded at 128,114 miles at its MOT on 10 Apr 2026, an average of 6,139 miles a year.
Has LA55 DHP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA55 DHP has failed 13 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LA55 DHP 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 DHP find?
LA55 DHP passed its latest MOT on 10 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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