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Saab 9-3

Red · Diesel · 2006 · 1,910 cc

LA55 GWXMOT history

LA55 GWX is a red diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 31 Jan 2006. Its MOT expired on 27 Feb 2025 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 191,095 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Feb 2024.

LA55 GWX red 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 27 Feb 2025
Mileage
191,095 mi
At MOT on 28 Feb 2024
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
9,609 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA55 GWX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,910 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
31 Jan 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
28 Feb 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA55 GWX was last recorded at 191,095 miles on 28 Feb 2024, 21 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
191,074 miles · 19 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
21 miles
Average per year
9,609 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 191,095 miles
  • 2023 – 189,346 miles
  • 2022 – 185,454 miles
  • 2021 – 180,677 miles
  • 2020 – 172,883 miles
  • 2019 – 169,071 miles
  • 2018 – 154,126 miles
  • 2017 – 143,418 miles
  • 2016 – 131,415 miles
  • 2015 – 110,961 miles
  • 2014 – 106,074 miles
  • 2013 – 98,077 miles
  • 2012 – 88,891 miles
  • 2011 – 78,786 miles
  • 2010 – 69,478 miles
  • 2009 – 46,011 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass191,095 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryTowball/hitch not fitted at time of testRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Hand brake travel becoming excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear brake backing plates corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Both steering rack ends becoming worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass191,095 miles (+21)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    191,095 miles
    Test number
    823574513149
    • MinorNearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryTowball/hitch not fitted at time of test

  2. Fail191,074 miles (+1,728)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,074 miles
    Test number
    606961027133
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryTowball/hitch not fitted at time of test

  3. Pass189,346 miles (+3,892)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    189,346 miles
    Test number
    920304579948
    • MinorNearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass185,454 miles (+4,777)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    185,454 miles
    Test number
    138405233829
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexy (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear d-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass180,677 miles (+28)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    180,677 miles
    Test number
    447362026486
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHand brake travel becoming excessive
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear brake backing plates corroded
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering joint

  6. Fail180,649 miles (+7,766)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,649 miles
    Test number
    888807056996
    • MajorPower steering ram leaking Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHand brake travel becoming excessive
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear brake backing plates corroded
    • AdvisorySteering rack becoming worm

  7. Pass172,883 miles (+3,812)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    172,883 miles
    Test number
    764786920171
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOnly just visible
    • AdvisorySteering rack becoming worn

  8. Pass169,071 miles (+14,945)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    169,071 miles
    Test number
    282214569476
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively and pads (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear anti roll bar bushes becoming worn
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering rack and steering rack ends

  9. Pass154,126 miles (+74)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    154,126 miles
    Test number
    117784620679
    • AdvisoryBoth steering rack ends becoming worn
    • AdvisoryNsr tyre becoming worn

  10. Fail154,052 miles (+10,634)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,052 miles
    Test number
    426101670351
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth steering rack ends becoming worn
    • AdvisoryNsr tyre becoming worn

  11. Pass143,418 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    143,418 miles
    Test number
    248700178207
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Fail143,418 miles (+12,003)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,418 miles
    Test number
    350299861649
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Pass131,415 miles (+20,454)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    131,415 miles
    Test number
    303530600758
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joints

  14. Pass110,961 miles (+4,887)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    110,961 miles
    Test number
    398377135019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass106,074 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    106,074 miles
    Test number
    585571224021
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth front brake discs slightly worn
    • NoteNearside rear tyre has a nail in the tread

  16. Fail106,074 miles (+7,997)1 failure2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,074 miles
    Test number
    489010524067
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth front brake discs slightly worn
    • NoteEmissions not tested
    • NoteNearside rear tyre has a nail in the tread

  17. Pass98,077 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    98,077 miles
    Test number
    547441913033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail98,077 miles (+9,186)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,077 miles
    Test number
    168221413079
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail88,891 miles1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,891 miles
    Test number
    187820232432
    • Repaired at testRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront tyres 4mm approx
    • NoteRear discs scored due to pads worn out

  20. Pass88,891 miles (+10,105)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    88,891 miles
    Test number
    219690432088
    • NoteFront tyres 4mm approx
    • NoteRear discs scored due to pads worn out

  21. Pass78,786 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    78,786 miles
    Test number
    729887611065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail78,786 miles (+9,308)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,786 miles
    Test number
    465237611094
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  23. Pass69,478 miles (+5)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    69,478 miles
    Test number
    933939510091
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre wearing heavily on inner edge

  24. Fail69,473 miles (+23,462)1 failure4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,473 miles
    Test number
    921508410046
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre wearing heavily on inner edge

  25. Pass46,011 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    46,011 miles
    Test number
    312703229081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail46,004 miles2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,004 miles
    Test number
    342102129080
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)

Questions about LA55 GWX

Does LA55 GWX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LA55 GWX expired on 27 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LA55 GWX?
The MOT on LA55 GWX expired on 27 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LA55 GWX done?
LA55 GWX was recorded at 191,095 miles at its MOT on 28 Feb 2024, an average of 9,609 miles a year.
Has LA55 GWX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA55 GWX has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on LA55 GWX 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 GWX find?
LA55 GWX passed its latest MOT on 28 Feb 2024 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface; front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; offside headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output, and 1 more.

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