Saab 9-3
Black · Petrol · 2006 · 2,000 cc
LA55 GXLMOT history
LA55 GXL is a black petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 9 Feb 2006. Its MOT expired on 24 Mar 2023 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 98,995 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Mar 2022.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 24 Mar 2023
- Mileage
- 98,995 mi
- At MOT on 25 Mar 2022
- MOT tests
- 16
- 11 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 5,002 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LA55 GXL
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Saab
- Model
- 9-3
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,000 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 9 Feb 2006
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 24 Mar 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 25 Mar 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
LA55 GXL was last recorded at 98,995 miles on 25 Mar 2022, 1,829 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Mar 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 97,166 miles · 23 Mar 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 1,829 miles
- Average per year
- 5,002 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 98,995 miles
- 2021 – 97,166 miles
- 2017 – 95,895 miles
- 2016 – 94,283 miles
- 2015 – 88,864 miles
- 2014 – 83,762 miles
- 2013 – 78,472 miles
- 2012 – 66,229 miles
- 2011 – 64,212 miles
- 2010 – 59,634 miles
- 2009 – 33,945 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014
Full MOT history
16 tests since 23 Mar 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass98,995 miles (+1,829)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 98,995 miles
- Test number
- 473620063568
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass97,166 miles (+1,271)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 97,166 miles
- Test number
- 498301936641
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel filter corroded
Pass95,895 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 95,895 miles
- Test number
- 142618910392
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail95,891 miles (+1,608)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,891 miles
- Test number
- 281692135458
- FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass94,283 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 94,283 miles
- Test number
- 948097293908
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail94,283 miles (+5,419)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,283 miles
- Test number
- 604448711768
- FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass88,864 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 88,864 miles
- Test number
- 545215215174
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail88,864 miles (+5,102)1 failure1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,864 miles
- Test number
- 575073415166
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass83,762 miles1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 83,762 miles
- Test number
- 227801004448
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail83,762 miles (+5,290)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,762 miles
- Test number
- 206620004141
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass78,472 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 78,472 miles
- Test number
- 679153513105
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail78,471 miles (+12,242)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,471 miles
- Test number
- 416713313119
- FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Pass66,229 miles (+2,017)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 66,229 miles
- Test number
- 638208082078
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,212 miles (+4,578)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 64,212 miles
- Test number
- 955416991056
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,634 miles (+25,689)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 59,634 miles
- Test number
- 493516010144
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,945 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 33,945 miles
- Test number
- 173292289056
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LA55 GXL
- Does LA55 GXL currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LA55 GXL expired on 24 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LA55 GXL?
- The MOT on LA55 GXL expired on 24 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LA55 GXL done?
- LA55 GXL was recorded at 98,995 miles at its MOT on 25 Mar 2022, an average of 5,002 miles a year.
- Has LA55 GXL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LA55 GXL has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jun 2017.
- Has the mileage on LA55 GXL 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 GXL find?
- LA55 GXL passed its latest MOT on 25 Mar 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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