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Saab 9-3

Blue · Petrol · 2006 · 1,988 cc

LA55 GYFMOT history

LA55 GYF is a blue petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 31 Jan 2006. Its MOT expired on 25 Feb 2026 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 160,848 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Feb 2025.

LA55 GYF 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 25 Feb 2026
Mileage
160,848 mi
At MOT on 26 Feb 2025
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,920 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA55 GYF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,988 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
31 Jan 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
26 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA55 GYF was last recorded at 160,848 miles on 26 Feb 2025, 47 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
160,801 miles · 26 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
47 miles
Average per year
6,920 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 160,848 miles
  • 2024 – 160,801 miles
  • 2023 – 143,624 miles
  • 2022 – 137,790 miles
  • 2021 – 129,783 miles
  • 2019 – 123,610 miles
  • 2018 – 119,318 miles
  • 2016 – 107,984 miles
  • 2015 – 101,177 miles
  • 2014 – 94,096 miles
  • 2013 – 83,762 miles
  • 2012 – 75,144 miles
  • 2011 – 66,388 miles
  • 2010 – 57,748 miles
  • 2009 – 49,616 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass160,848 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Headlamp cleaning device inoperative

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

23 tests since 30 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass160,848 miles (+47)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    160,848 miles
    Test number
    284420223171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass160,801 miles (+17,177)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    160,801 miles
    Test number
    806040906337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass143,624 miles (+5,834)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    143,624 miles
    Test number
    617254529643
    • MinorOffside Rear Outer Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnder vehicle and components has corrosion around

  4. Pass137,790 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    137,790 miles
    Test number
    890371037682
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower underbody/suspension areas starting to surface corrode.

  5. Fail137,790 miles (+8,007)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,790 miles
    Test number
    508508409599
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower underbody/suspension areas starting to surface corrode.

  6. Pass129,783 miles (+6,173)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    129,783 miles
    Test number
    577438671501
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s & o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s corroded & worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass123,610 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    123,610 miles
    Test number
    710359619474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail123,610 miles (+4,292)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,610 miles
    Test number
    404552885511
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass119,318 miles (+115)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2019
    Odometer
    119,318 miles
    Test number
    654185432291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail119,203 miles (+11,219)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,203 miles
    Test number
    916882100254
    • FailureHeadlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge & perished (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass107,984 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    107,984 miles
    Test number
    170909792280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail107,984 miles (+6,807)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,984 miles
    Test number
    942586848714
    • Repaired at testNearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  13. Pass101,177 miles (+7,081)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    101,177 miles
    Test number
    764334308613

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass94,096 miles (+57)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    94,096 miles
    Test number
    735529534292
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Fail94,039 miles (+10,277)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,039 miles
    Test number
    649202934283
    • FailureHeadlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass83,762 miles (+8,618)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    83,762 miles
    Test number
    965810343250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass75,144 miles (+8,756)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    75,144 miles
    Test number
    238080732270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass66,388 miles (+1,960)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    66,388 miles
    Test number
    329040651491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass64,428 miles (+6,680)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    64,428 miles
    Test number
    115798821028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass57,748 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    57,748 miles
    Test number
    443080730021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail57,739 miles (+8,123)2 failures2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,739 miles
    Test number
    154769220031
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Inner Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  22. Pass49,616 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    49,616 miles
    Test number
    342350939086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail49,616 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,616 miles
    Test number
    963590839013
    • Repaired at testOffside Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Questions about LA55 GYF

Does LA55 GYF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LA55 GYF expired on 25 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LA55 GYF?
The MOT on LA55 GYF expired on 25 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LA55 GYF done?
LA55 GYF was recorded at 160,848 miles at its MOT on 26 Feb 2025, an average of 6,920 miles a year.
Has LA55 GYF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA55 GYF has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on LA55 GYF 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 GYF find?
LA55 GYF passed its latest MOT on 26 Feb 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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