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Saab 9-3

Grey · Petrol · 2006 · 1,998 cc

LA55 GYNMOT history

LA55 GYN is a grey petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 31 Jan 2006. Its MOT expired on 25 Sept 2026 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 123,902 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Sept 2026.

LA55 GYN grey 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 Sept 2026
Mileage
123,902 mi
At MOT on 15 Sept 2026
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,856 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA55 GYN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
31 Jan 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Sept 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LA55 GYN was last recorded at 123,902 miles on 15 Sept 2026, 4,429 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,473 miles · 26 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
4,429 miles
Average per year
3,856 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 123,902 miles
  • 2025 – 119,473 miles
  • 2024 – 113,995 miles
  • 2023 – 105,904 miles
  • 2022 – 105,615 miles
  • 2021 – 105,092 miles
  • 2020 – 104,336 miles
  • 2019 – 103,129 miles
  • 2018 – 101,445 miles
  • 2017 – 100,322 miles
  • 2016 – 96,614 miles
  • 2015 – 93,384 miles
  • 2014 – 89,537 miles
  • 2013 – 85,514 miles
  • 2012 – 77,113 miles
  • 2011 – 69,904 miles
  • 2010 – 63,111 miles
  • 2009 – 56,165 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail123,902 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inside wall marked yellow (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MinorNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated link arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated link arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front tread breaking up ( winter tyre)
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on inside and outside edges and in tread recommend replacing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on out side edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

What MOT failures 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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2015

Full MOT history

23 tests since 20 Feb 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail123,902 miles (+4,429)8 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,902 miles
    Test number
    273603902219
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inside wall marked yellow (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated link arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated link arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tread breaking up ( winter tyre)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on inside and outside edges and in tread recommend replacing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on out side edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

  2. Pass119,473 miles (+196)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    119,473 miles
    Test number
    759808895106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail119,277 miles (+5,282)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,277 miles
    Test number
    239019864611
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative missing (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

  4. Pass113,995 miles (+8,091)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    113,995 miles
    Test number
    343636403888
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass105,904 miles (+289)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    105,904 miles
    Test number
    170995505081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass105,615 miles (+523)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    105,615 miles
    Test number
    962520254917

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass105,092 miles (+756)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    105,092 miles
    Test number
    505306219492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass104,336 miles (+1,207)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    104,336 miles
    Test number
    876522960991

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass103,129 miles (+1,684)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    103,129 miles
    Test number
    530364734948

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass101,445 miles (+1,123)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    101,445 miles
    Test number
    592034005381
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted

  11. Pass100,322 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    100,322 miles
    Test number
    703149891574
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Fail100,322 miles (+3,708)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,322 miles
    Test number
    993025410232
    • FailureFront registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)
    • 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)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass96,614 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    96,614 miles
    Test number
    342161505322
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNsf and osf drop link rubbers split

  14. Fail96,614 miles (+3,230)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,614 miles
    Test number
    418233411360
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNsf and osf drop link rubbers split

  15. Pass93,384 miles (+3,847)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    93,384 miles
    Test number
    836249805052
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Pass89,537 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    89,537 miles
    Test number
    346998414028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail89,537 miles (+4,023)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,537 miles
    Test number
    577908414025
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  18. Pass85,514 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    85,514 miles
    Test number
    636249113089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail85,514 miles (+8,401)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,514 miles
    Test number
    886529913021
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  20. Pass77,113 miles (+7,209)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    77,113 miles
    Test number
    425031422018
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on edges

  21. Pass69,904 miles (+6,793)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    69,904 miles
    Test number
    207691321054
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass63,111 miles (+6,946)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    63,111 miles
    Test number
    391966250050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass56,165 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    56,165 miles
    Test number
    450511959096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA55 GYN

Does LA55 GYN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LA55 GYN expired on 25 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LA55 GYN?
The MOT on LA55 GYN expired on 25 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LA55 GYN done?
LA55 GYN was recorded at 123,902 miles at its MOT on 15 Sept 2026, an average of 3,856 miles a year.
Has LA55 GYN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA55 GYN has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LA55 GYN 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 GYN find?
LA55 GYN failed its latest MOT on 15 Sept 2026 with 8 major defects, 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside front position lamp not working; nearside front track rod end ball joint has excessive play; nearside rear upper suspension arm ball joint excessively worn marked yellow, and 11 more.

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