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Saab 9-3

Blue · Diesel · 2006 · 1,910 cc

LA55 GVTMOT history

LA55 GVT is a blue diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 31 Jan 2006. Its MOT is valid until 3 Jan 2027 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 130,389 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Dec 2025.

LA55 GVT 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 3 Jan 2027
Mileage
130,389 mi
At MOT on 22 Dec 2025
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,148 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA55 GVT
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
31 Jan 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA55 GVT was last recorded at 130,389 miles on 22 Dec 2025, 1,163 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
129,226 miles · 21 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
1,163 miles
Average per year
5,148 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 130,389 miles
  • 2024 – 129,226 miles
  • 2022 – 126,462 miles
  • 2020 – 122,722 miles
  • 2019 – 121,588 miles
  • 2018 – 119,139 miles
  • 2017 – 118,144 miles
  • 2016 – 106,429 miles
  • 2015 – 97,326 miles
  • 2014 – 85,188 miles
  • 2013 – 76,005 miles
  • 2012 – 66,789 miles
  • 2011 – 57,881 miles
  • 2010 – 49,117 miles
  • 2009 – 43,688 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,389 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

Full MOT history

22 tests since 17 Feb 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,389 miles (+1,163)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    130,389 miles
    Test number
    415364506305
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass129,226 miles (+1,351)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    129,226 miles
    Test number
    398491687038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass127,875 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    127,875 miles
    Test number
    387615923134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail127,875 miles (+1,413)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,875 miles
    Test number
    718728252147
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass126,462 miles (+1,416)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    126,462 miles
    Test number
    125842499174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass125,046 miles (+2,324)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    125,046 miles
    Test number
    406087536067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass122,722 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    122,722 miles
    Test number
    775971274702

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail122,722 miles (+1,134)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,722 miles
    Test number
    829485034869
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass121,588 miles (+2,449)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    121,588 miles
    Test number
    244529974853

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass119,139 miles (+995)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    119,139 miles
    Test number
    966339364825
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass118,144 miles (+5,418)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    118,144 miles
    Test number
    191115478069
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass112,726 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    112,726 miles
    Test number
    452501659331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail112,725 miles (+6,296)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,725 miles
    Test number
    558232764082
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass106,429 miles (+193)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    106,429 miles
    Test number
    389105472603
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (2.2.A.1b)

  15. Fail106,236 miles (+8,910)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,236 miles
    Test number
    159865267760
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass97,326 miles (+12,138)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    97,326 miles
    Test number
    145558135061
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteHead lamps bit diffused lenses
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSmall play in both sides of rack

  17. Pass85,188 miles (+9,183)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    85,188 miles
    Test number
    848722944099
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront off side tyre worn on edges
    • NotePlay in front off side and front near side steering rack ends

  18. Pass76,005 miles (+9,216)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    76,005 miles
    Test number
    777600453018
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass66,789 miles (+8,908)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    66,789 miles
    Test number
    189159332087
    • 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)

  20. Pass57,881 miles (+8,764)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    57,881 miles
    Test number
    927716231079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass49,117 miles (+5,429)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    49,117 miles
    Test number
    211487440065
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass43,688 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    43,688 miles
    Test number
    520378449039
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about LA55 GVT

Does LA55 GVT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA55 GVT is valid until 3 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LA55 GVT?
The MOT on LA55 GVT is valid until 3 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LA55 GVT done?
LA55 GVT was recorded at 130,389 miles at its MOT on 22 Dec 2025, an average of 5,148 miles a year.
Has LA55 GVT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA55 GVT has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on LA55 GVT 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 GVT find?
LA55 GVT passed its latest MOT on 22 Dec 2025 with 7 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front coil spring corroded; nearside front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively, and 4 more.

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