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Saab 9-3

Blue · Petrol · 2006 · 2,000 cc

LA55 DHYMOT history

LA55 DHY is a blue petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 27 Feb 2006. Its MOT is valid until 28 Aug 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 58,737 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Aug 2026.

LA55 DHY blue Saab 9-3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Aug 2027
Mileage
58,737 mi
At MOT on 21 Aug 2026
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,354 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA55 DHY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
27 Feb 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA55 DHY was last recorded at 58,737 miles on 21 Aug 2026, 678 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
58,059 miles · 26 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
678 miles
Average per year
2,354 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 58,737 miles
  • 2025 – 58,059 miles
  • 2024 – 57,381 miles
  • 2023 – 56,599 miles
  • 2022 – 55,963 miles
  • 2021 – 54,627 miles
  • 2020 – 53,572 miles
  • 2019 – 51,960 miles
  • 2018 – 48,395 miles
  • 2017 – 47,035 miles
  • 2016 – 45,207 miles
  • 2015 – 41,793 miles
  • 2014 – 36,226 miles
  • 2013 – 34,253 miles
  • 2012 – 30,363 miles
  • 2011 – 24,042 miles
  • 2010 – 20,049 miles
  • 2009 – 17,760 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass58,737 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

25 tests since 25 Mar 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass58,737 miles (+678)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    58,737 miles
    Test number
    278774685170
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass58,059 miles (+678)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    58,059 miles
    Test number
    626637990718

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass57,381 miles (+782)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    57,381 miles
    Test number
    411992408790

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass56,599 miles (+636)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    56,599 miles
    Test number
    521671569455
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass55,963 miles (+1,336)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    55,963 miles
    Test number
    547384959826

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass54,627 miles (+1,055)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    54,627 miles
    Test number
    902711528629
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass53,572 miles (+1,612)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    53,572 miles
    Test number
    865803027490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass51,960 miles (+3,565)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    51,960 miles
    Test number
    576014412077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass48,395 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    48,395 miles
    Test number
    283889111762

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail48,395 miles (+1,360)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,395 miles
    Test number
    933248183706
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  11. Pass47,035 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    47,035 miles
    Test number
    110401560255
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  12. Fail47,035 miles (+1,828)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,035 miles
    Test number
    379922318419
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass45,207 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    45,207 miles
    Test number
    510808445700
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNear side / off side front tyre outer wall slight damage

  14. Fail45,207 miles (+3,414)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,207 miles
    Test number
    642230273797
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNear side / off side front tyre outer wall slight damage

  15. Pass41,793 miles (+5,567)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    41,793 miles
    Test number
    356034525467
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass36,226 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    36,226 miles
    Test number
    616755454049
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Fail36,226 miles (+1,973)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,226 miles
    Test number
    195835554401
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Fail34,253 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,253 miles
    Test number
    587933353013
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteNear side rear tyre outer wall slight crackes

  19. Pass34,253 miles (+3,890)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    34,253 miles
    Test number
    609753153061
    • NoteNear side rear tyre outer wall slight crackes

  20. Pass30,363 miles (+6,321)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    30,363 miles
    Test number
    636616852072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass24,042 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    24,042 miles
    Test number
    299681511187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail24,041 miles (+3,992)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,041 miles
    Test number
    705990011134
    • FailureNearside Outer Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  23. Pass20,049 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    20,049 miles
    Test number
    900760360009
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  24. Fail20,044 miles (+2,284)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,044 miles
    Test number
    864000060022
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  25. Pass17,760 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    17,760 miles
    Test number
    840584089075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA55 DHY

Does LA55 DHY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA55 DHY is valid until 28 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LA55 DHY?
The MOT on LA55 DHY is valid until 28 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LA55 DHY done?
LA55 DHY was recorded at 58,737 miles at its MOT on 21 Aug 2026, an average of 2,354 miles a year.
Has LA55 DHY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA55 DHY has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Aug 2018.
Has the mileage on LA55 DHY 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 DHY find?
LA55 DHY passed its latest MOT on 21 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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