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Saab 9-3

Red · Diesel · 2006 · 1,910 cc

LA55 LDVMOT history

LA55 LDV is a red diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 27 Feb 2006. Its MOT expired on 27 May 2023 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 154,340 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 May 2022.

LA55 LDV 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 May 2023
Mileage
154,340 mi
At MOT on 28 May 2022
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,845 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA55 LDV
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
27 Feb 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 May 2023
Latest MOT test
28 May 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA55 LDV was last recorded at 154,340 miles on 28 May 2022, 4,526 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 May 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
149,814 miles · 18 May 2021
Between the last two tests
4,526 miles
Average per year
8,845 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 154,340 miles
  • 2021 – 149,814 miles
  • 2020 – 146,440 miles
  • 2019 – 135,021 miles
  • 2017 – 129,923 miles
  • 2016 – 117,501 miles
  • 2015 – 99,893 miles
  • 2014 – 84,644 miles
  • 2013 – 68,211 miles
  • 2012 – 64,819 miles
  • 2011 – 59,830 miles
  • 2010 – 50,849 miles
  • 2009 – 37,186 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass154,340 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Temp fuel cap fitted

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • All brake pads wearing unevenly

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing All (2.7.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

19 tests since 27 Feb 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass154,340 miles (+4,526)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2023
    Odometer
    154,340 miles
    Test number
    815917458002
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass149,814 miles (+3,374)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2022
    Odometer
    149,814 miles
    Test number
    507021854558
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass146,440 miles (+11,419)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2021
    Odometer
    146,440 miles
    Test number
    833477040482
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass135,021 miles (+5,098)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    135,021 miles
    Test number
    308915081834
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass129,923 miles (+763)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    129,923 miles
    Test number
    499807334018
    • AdvisoryAll brake pads wearing unevenly
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing All (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryTemp fuel cap fitted
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  6. Fail129,160 miles (+11,659)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,160 miles
    Test number
    197130467910
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Pipe (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureRear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Both sides (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryAll brake pads wearing unevenly
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing All (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryTemp fuel cap fitted
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  7. Pass117,501 miles (+16)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    117,501 miles
    Test number
    161555955710
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both sides (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryTemp fuel cap fitted
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  8. Fail117,485 miles (+17,592)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,485 miles
    Test number
    233354239222
    • FailureOffside 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)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both sides (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both sides (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryTemp fuel cap fitted
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  9. Pass99,893 miles (+15,249)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    99,893 miles
    Test number
    327030715165
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteRear tyres wqrn on instdes

  10. Pass84,644 miles (+16,433)3 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    84,644 miles
    Test number
    819041404168
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteTemporary fuel cap fitted
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteSill covers fitted

  11. Pass68,211 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    68,211 miles
    Test number
    736764393080
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Fail68,211 miles (+3,392)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,211 miles
    Test number
    117513493475
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass64,819 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2013
    Odometer
    64,819 miles
    Test number
    307850832103
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail64,812 miles (+4,982)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,812 miles
    Test number
    528550532160
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass59,830 miles (+88)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    59,830 miles
    Test number
    887609681063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail59,742 miles (+8,893)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,742 miles
    Test number
    798708381065
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass50,849 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    50,849 miles
    Test number
    581334760001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail50,848 miles (+13,662)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,848 miles
    Test number
    722573060017
    • DangerousNearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • DangerousOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  19. Pass37,186 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    37,186 miles
    Test number
    533238359045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA55 LDV

Does LA55 LDV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LA55 LDV expired on 27 May 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LA55 LDV?
The MOT on LA55 LDV expired on 27 May 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LA55 LDV done?
LA55 LDV was recorded at 154,340 miles at its MOT on 28 May 2022, an average of 8,845 miles a year.
Has LA55 LDV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA55 LDV has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Aug 2017.
Has the mileage on LA55 LDV 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 LDV find?
LA55 LDV passed its latest MOT on 28 May 2022 with 2 advisories: front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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