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Saab 9-3

Blue · Petrol · 2006 · 2,000 cc

LA55 GXPMOT history

LA55 GXP is a blue petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 10 Feb 2006. Its MOT expired on 24 Jul 2024 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 116,667 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jul 2023.

LA55 GXP blue 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 24 Jul 2024
Mileage
116,667 mi
At MOT on 7 Jul 2023
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,927 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA55 GXP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
10 Feb 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Jul 2024
Latest MOT test
7 Jul 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA55 GXP was last recorded at 116,667 miles on 7 Jul 2023, 6,403 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jul 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,264 miles · 25 Jul 2022
Between the last two tests
6,403 miles
Average per year
5,927 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 116,667 miles
  • 2022 – 110,264 miles
  • 2021 – 103,208 miles
  • 2020 – 99,040 miles
  • 2019 – 92,505 miles
  • 2018 – 86,076 miles
  • 2017 – 79,608 miles
  • 2016 – 71,218 miles
  • 2015 – 65,053 miles
  • 2014 – 59,826 miles
  • 2013 – 54,674 miles
  • 2012 – 50,325 miles
  • 2011 – 45,293 miles
  • 2010 – 41,244 miles
  • 2009 – 31,415 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,667 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryHandbrake travel high

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.

  • Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear suspension upper arm inner bushes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer hub bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer hub bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

24 tests since 16 Feb 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,667 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    116,667 miles
    Test number
    717709009327
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel high

  2. Fail116,667 miles (+6,403)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,667 miles
    Test number
    833628018012
    • DangerousOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel high

  3. Pass110,264 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    110,264 miles
    Test number
    644905319401
    • 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))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear upper arm inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail110,264 miles (+7,056)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,264 miles
    Test number
    371000927618
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear upper arm inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass103,208 miles (+56)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    103,208 miles
    Test number
    719909719781
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear suspension upper arm inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail103,152 miles (+4,112)1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,152 miles
    Test number
    708428311817
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear suspension upper arm inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass99,040 miles (+6,535)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    99,040 miles
    Test number
    782847136190
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17y (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass92,505 miles (+6,429)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    92,505 miles
    Test number
    547016300134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass86,076 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    86,076 miles
    Test number
    121287459908
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre tread wearing close too 2mm wear bars & age cracking
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer hub bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre age cracking
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer hub bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre age cracking
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  10. Fail86,073 miles (+6,465)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,073 miles
    Test number
    197322014483
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre tread wearing close too 2mm wear bars & age cracking
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer hub bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre age cracking
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer hub bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre age cracking
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  11. Pass79,608 miles (+8,390)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    79,608 miles
    Test number
    787020403551
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer hub bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer hub bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear side wall cracking &slight wear on edges

  12. Pass71,218 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    71,218 miles
    Test number
    567506239557

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail71,216 miles (+6,163)1 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,216 miles
    Test number
    290774556584
    • DangerousOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  14. Pass65,053 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    65,053 miles
    Test number
    619267545092
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteN/s/r suspension upper hub bush has slight play
    • NoteO/s/r suspension upper hub bush has slight play

  15. Fail65,052 miles (+5,226)2 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,052 miles
    Test number
    295437145088
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteN/s/r suspension upper hub bush has slight play
    • NoteO/s/r suspension upper hub bush has slight play

  16. Pass59,826 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    59,826 miles
    Test number
    548779244033
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  17. Fail59,826 miles (+5,152)2 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,826 miles
    Test number
    858899244014
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  18. Pass54,674 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    54,674 miles
    Test number
    186861353027
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteRear tyres distorted

  19. Fail54,674 miles (+4,349)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,674 miles
    Test number
    515944643009
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteRear tyres distorted

  20. Pass50,325 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    50,325 miles
    Test number
    768311462095
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre slight distortion on inner edge

  21. Fail50,325 miles (+5,032)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,325 miles
    Test number
    918301362065
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre slight distortion on inner edge

  22. Pass45,293 miles (+4,049)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    45,293 miles
    Test number
    468182321050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass41,244 miles (+9,829)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    41,244 miles
    Test number
    784063750057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass31,415 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    31,415 miles
    Test number
    820107849016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA55 GXP

Does LA55 GXP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LA55 GXP expired on 24 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LA55 GXP?
The MOT on LA55 GXP expired on 24 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LA55 GXP done?
LA55 GXP was recorded at 116,667 miles at its MOT on 7 Jul 2023, an average of 5,927 miles a year.
Has LA55 GXP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA55 GXP has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on LA55 GXP 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 GXP find?
LA55 GXP passed its latest MOT on 7 Jul 2023 with 4 advisories: nearside rear upper suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside rear upper suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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