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Saab 9-3

Beige · Diesel · 2006 · 1,910 cc

LA55 GVVMOT history

LA55 GVV is a beige diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 31 Jan 2006. Its MOT expired on 29 Apr 2026 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 102,235 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Apr 2025.

LA55 GVV beige Saab 9-3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Saab 9-3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 29 Apr 2026
Mileage
102,235 mi
At MOT on 28 Apr 2025
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,151 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA55 GVV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Beige
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,910 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
31 Jan 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA55 GVV was last recorded at 102,235 miles on 28 Apr 2025, 1,252 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,983 miles · 30 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
1,252 miles
Average per year
5,151 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 102,235 miles
  • 2024 – 100,983 miles
  • 2023 – 99,622 miles
  • 2022 – 97,845 miles
  • 2021 – 90,531 miles
  • 2020 – 87,730 miles
  • 2019 – 85,446 miles
  • 2018 – 78,369 miles
  • 2017 – 70,204 miles
  • 2016 – 60,437 miles
  • 2015 – 56,616 miles
  • 2014 – 52,339 miles
  • 2012 – 48,034 miles
  • 2011 – 40,292 miles
  • 2010 – 30,819 miles
  • 2009 – 24,204 miles
  • 2008 – 17,826 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass102,235 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Rack Extension

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

25 tests since 8 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass102,235 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    102,235 miles
    Test number
    810783020762
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail102,235 miles (+1,252)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,235 miles
    Test number
    974557930742
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass100,983 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    100,983 miles
    Test number
    906576598940

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail100,982 miles (+1,360)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,982 miles
    Test number
    859192733438
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass99,622 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    99,622 miles
    Test number
    227147963849
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Fail99,622 miles (+1,777)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,622 miles
    Test number
    251204231381
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass97,845 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    97,845 miles
    Test number
    896028563113
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Fail97,845 miles (+7,314)1 dangerous2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,845 miles
    Test number
    748689202693
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass90,531 miles (+2,801)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    90,531 miles
    Test number
    487960290801
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack extension (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass87,730 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    87,730 miles
    Test number
    188920175665
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Rack Extension (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail87,730 miles (+2,284)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,730 miles
    Test number
    386644576830
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Rack Extension (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass85,446 miles (+7,077)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    85,446 miles
    Test number
    132355812554
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering rack on nearside

  13. Pass78,369 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    78,369 miles
    Test number
    551484204737
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both

  14. Fail78,368 miles (+8,164)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,368 miles
    Test number
    719250136446
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both

  15. Pass70,204 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    70,204 miles
    Test number
    107077150765
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  16. Fail70,204 miles (+9,767)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,204 miles
    Test number
    246215626659
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wiper smears windscreen slightly

  17. Pass60,437 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    60,437 miles
    Test number
    215103835462
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted preventing though inspetcion of under vehicle components

  18. Fail60,437 miles (+3,821)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,437 miles
    Test number
    455259827180
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted preventing though inspetcion of under vehicle components

  19. Pass56,616 miles (+4,277)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    56,616 miles
    Test number
    959470485058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass52,339 miles (+4,305)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    52,339 miles
    Test number
    208214624021
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  21. Pass48,034 miles (+7,742)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    48,034 miles
    Test number
    755072852348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass40,292 miles (+9,473)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    40,292 miles
    Test number
    987654751398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass30,819 miles (+6,615)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    30,819 miles
    Test number
    920815150393
    • NoteN/s/r belt not checked as baby seat in

  24. Pass24,204 miles (+6,378)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    24,204 miles
    Test number
    431281249361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass17,826 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    17,826 miles
    Test number
    901503048329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA55 GVV

Does LA55 GVV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LA55 GVV expired on 29 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LA55 GVV?
The MOT on LA55 GVV expired on 29 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LA55 GVV done?
LA55 GVV was recorded at 102,235 miles at its MOT on 28 Apr 2025, an average of 5,151 miles a year.
Has LA55 GVV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA55 GVV has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on LA55 GVV 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 GVV find?
LA55 GVV passed its latest MOT on 28 Apr 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; offside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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