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Saab 9-3

Black · Petrol · 2006 · 2,000 cc

LA55 LDZMOT history

LA55 LDZ is a black petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 27 Feb 2006. Its MOT expired on 24 May 2023 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 161,080 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 May 2022.

LA55 LDZ black 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 May 2023
Mileage
161,080 mi
At MOT on 25 May 2022
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
10,378 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA55 LDZ
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
27 Feb 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 May 2023
Latest MOT test
25 May 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA55 LDZ was last recorded at 161,080 miles on 25 May 2022, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 May 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
161,079 miles · 24 May 2022
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
10,378 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 161,080 miles
  • 2021 – 141,602 miles
  • 2020 – 129,969 miles
  • 2019 – 112,550 miles
  • 2018 – 98,822 miles
  • 2017 – 86,254 miles
  • 2016 – 74,650 miles
  • 2015 – 63,585 miles
  • 2014 – 54,087 miles
  • 2013 – 38,044 miles
  • 2012 – 34,704 miles
  • 2011 – 30,962 miles
  • 2010 – 27,842 miles
  • 2009 – 23,644 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass161,080 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2011–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nail in the nearside rear tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

18 tests since 25 Feb 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass161,080 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2023
    Odometer
    161,080 miles
    Test number
    131353941776
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail161,079 miles (+19,477)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,079 miles
    Test number
    963680449524
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass141,602 miles (+11,633)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    141,602 miles
    Test number
    824372167828
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box leak (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension bump-stops insecure nearside and offside

  4. Pass129,969 miles (+17,419)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    129,969 miles
    Test number
    107960821426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass112,550 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    112,550 miles
    Test number
    201194763816
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH rears (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail112,550 miles (+13,728)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,550 miles
    Test number
    368608318223
    • Repaired at testExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH rears (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass98,822 miles (+12,568)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    98,822 miles
    Test number
    158346850622
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  8. Pass86,254 miles (+11,604)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    86,254 miles
    Test number
    691678350564
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisorySills covered
    • AdvisoryUpper level components covered

  9. Pass74,650 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    74,650 miles
    Test number
    173118373370
    • AdvisoryNail in the nearside rear tyre
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  10. Fail74,643 miles (+11,058)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,643 miles
    Test number
    591379777610
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNail in the nearside rear tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  11. Pass63,585 miles (+9,498)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    63,585 miles
    Test number
    135259695016
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  12. Pass54,087 miles (+16,043)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    54,087 miles
    Test number
    786253114186
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perishing/slightly cracking in the tread

  13. Pass38,044 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    38,044 miles
    Test number
    315403343093
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Fail38,044 miles (+3,340)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,044 miles
    Test number
    769663643077
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Pass34,704 miles (+3,742)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    34,704 miles
    Test number
    428335152043
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteSmall cut to nearside front tyre on outer wall

  16. Pass30,962 miles (+3,120)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    30,962 miles
    Test number
    158603451481
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteSmall split in the outer wall of the nearside front tyre

  17. Pass27,842 miles (+4,198)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    27,842 miles
    Test number
    321448340025
    • NoteNearside front tyre has a small split in the outer wall

  18. Pass23,644 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    23,644 miles
    Test number
    880036759066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA55 LDZ

Does LA55 LDZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LA55 LDZ expired on 24 May 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LA55 LDZ?
The MOT on LA55 LDZ expired on 24 May 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LA55 LDZ done?
LA55 LDZ was recorded at 161,080 miles at its MOT on 25 May 2022, an average of 10,378 miles a year.
Has LA55 LDZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA55 LDZ has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 24 May 2022.
Has the mileage on LA55 LDZ 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 LDZ find?
LA55 LDZ passed its latest MOT on 25 May 2022 with 4 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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