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Saab 9-3 Aero 210 BHP Auto

Black · Petrol · 2006 · 2,000 cc

LA55 GVMMOT history

LA55 GVM is a black petrol Saab 9-3 Aero 210 BHP Auto first used on 30 Jan 2006. Its MOT expired on 25 Sept 2025 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 104,152 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Sept 2024.

LA55 GVM black Saab 9-3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 25 Sept 2025
Mileage
104,152 mi
At MOT on 26 Sept 2024
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,458 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA55 GVM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3 Aero 210 BHP Auto
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
30 Jan 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
26 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA55 GVM was last recorded at 104,152 miles on 26 Sept 2024, 2,618 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jun 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 23 Mar 2018: 67,851 miles, lower than 67,852 miles on 21 Mar 2018.

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
101,534 miles · 2 Jun 2023
Between the last two tests
2,618 miles
Average per year
5,458 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 104,152 miles
  • 2023 – 101,534 miles
  • 2022 – 95,197 miles
  • 2021 – 84,489 miles
  • 2020 – 79,757 miles
  • 2019 – 72,455 miles
  • 2018 – 67,851 miles
  • 2017 – 59,470 miles
  • 2016 – 51,772 miles
  • 2015 – 45,591 miles
  • 2014 – 39,044 miles
  • 2013 – 34,798 miles
  • 2012 – 30,000 miles
  • 2011 – 24,089 miles
  • 2010 – 21,034 miles
  • 2009 – 18,714 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,152 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Center flexi outer skin coming away

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

24 tests since 30 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,152 miles (+2,618)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    104,152 miles
    Test number
    461454088864

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass101,534 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    101,534 miles
    Test number
    538466982968

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail101,534 miles1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,534 miles
    Test number
    144288002652
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail101,534 miles (+6,337)1 dangerous5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,534 miles
    Test number
    219300197099
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  5. Pass95,197 miles (+18)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    95,197 miles
    Test number
    436198548444
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail95,179 miles (+10,690)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,179 miles
    Test number
    142565659575
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass84,489 miles (+231)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    84,489 miles
    Test number
    275666224758
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryCenter flexi outer skin coming away

  8. Fail84,258 miles (+4,501)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,258 miles
    Test number
    301745445557
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCenter flexi outer skin coming away

  9. Pass79,757 miles (+7,302)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    79,757 miles
    Test number
    395308628507
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  10. Pass72,455 miles (+74)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    72,455 miles
    Test number
    136283990573
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight wear both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Fail72,381 miles (+4,530)4 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,381 miles
    Test number
    953616701019
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlight cloudy (blurred beam) (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight wear both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass67,851 miles (-1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    67,851 miles
    Test number
    356319810024
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  13. Fail67,852 miles (+8,382)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,852 miles
    Test number
    468616806603
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  14. Pass59,470 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    59,470 miles
    Test number
    572543591759

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail59,470 miles (+7,698)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,470 miles
    Test number
    751198271803
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam side light inop (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass51,772 miles (+6,181)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    51,772 miles
    Test number
    823356100037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass45,591 miles (+6,547)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    45,591 miles
    Test number
    325086675055
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass39,044 miles (+4,246)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    39,044 miles
    Test number
    137410984416
    • NoteNearside front tyre has outer wall damage
    • NoteOffside rear tyre has outer wall damage

  19. Pass34,798 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    34,798 miles
    Test number
    147165423003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail34,798 miles (+4,798)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,798 miles
    Test number
    217515323010
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  21. Pass30,000 miles (+5,911)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    30,000 miles
    Test number
    378663522022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass24,089 miles (+3,055)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    24,089 miles
    Test number
    306297221022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass21,034 miles (+2,320)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    21,034 miles
    Test number
    892895820050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass18,714 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    18,714 miles
    Test number
    641400039085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA55 GVM

Does LA55 GVM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LA55 GVM expired on 25 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LA55 GVM?
The MOT on LA55 GVM expired on 25 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LA55 GVM done?
LA55 GVM was recorded at 104,152 miles at its MOT on 26 Sept 2024, an average of 5,458 miles a year.
Has LA55 GVM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA55 GVM has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on LA55 GVM ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 23 Mar 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LA55 GVM find?
LA55 GVM passed its latest MOT on 26 Sept 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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