
Saab 9-3
Silver · Petrol · 2006 · 2,000 cc
LA55 MDVMOT history
LA55 MDV is a silver petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 27 Feb 2006. Its MOT expired on 7 Mar 2024 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 171,327 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Mar 2023.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 7 Mar 2024
- Mileage
- 171,327 mi
- At MOT on 8 Mar 2023
- MOT tests
- 21
- 15 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 8,825 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LA55 MDV
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Saab
- Model
- 9-3
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,000 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 27 Feb 2006
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 7 Mar 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 8 Mar 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
LA55 MDV was last recorded at 171,327 miles on 8 Mar 2023, 5,565 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Apr 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 165,762 miles · 20 Apr 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 5,565 miles
- Average per year
- 8,825 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 171,327 miles
- 2022 – 165,762 miles
- 2021 – 156,652 miles
- 2020 – 149,832 miles
- 2019 – 142,699 miles
- 2018 – 136,518 miles
- 2017 – 127,689 miles
- 2016 – 127,561 miles
- 2015 – 127,235 miles
- 2014 – 125,328 miles
- 2013 – 121,778 miles
- 2012 – 115,090 miles
- 2011 – 98,913 miles
- 2010 – 76,015 miles
- 2009 – 50,695 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier
Minor2 MOTs, 2022
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Exhaust flexi has a temporary repair.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
21 tests since 6 Jul 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass171,327 miles (+5,565)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 171,327 miles
- Test number
- 152626290317
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass165,762 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 165,762 miles
- Test number
- 621760747383
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryExhaust flexi has a temporary repair.
Fail165,762 miles (+9,110)3 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 165,762 miles
- Test number
- 779986422646
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryExhaust flexi has a temporary repair.
Pass156,652 miles (+6,820)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 156,652 miles
- Test number
- 751843393865
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass149,832 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 149,832 miles
- Test number
- 381604733612
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Fail149,832 miles (+7,133)1 dangerous4 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 149,832 miles
- Test number
- 509577810343
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorCentral Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Pass142,699 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 142,699 miles
- Test number
- 596755857300
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail142,699 miles (+6,181)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 142,699 miles
- Test number
- 372745736684
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Pass136,518 miles (+34)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 136,518 miles
- Test number
- 633960744596
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail136,484 miles (+8,795)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 136,484 miles
- Test number
- 633225592874
- 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)
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass127,689 miles (+128)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 127,689 miles
- Test number
- 494555141804
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass127,561 miles (+326)
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2017
- Odometer
- 127,561 miles
- Test number
- 512013341538
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass127,235 miles (+1,907)
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2016
- Odometer
- 127,235 miles
- Test number
- 759598245143
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass125,328 miles (+3,550)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 125,328 miles
- Test number
- 967668964234
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteOff side rear tyre wearing on inner edge
Fail121,778 miles1 repaired7 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,778 miles
- Test number
- 167376273202
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- NoteOffside front tyre side wall damaged
Pass121,778 miles (+6,688)7 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 121,778 miles
- Test number
- 569306073265
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- NoteOffside front tyre side wall damaged
Pass115,090 miles (+16,177)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 115,090 miles
- Test number
- 258292282246
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass98,913 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 98,913 miles
- Test number
- 206858451236
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail98,913 miles (+22,898)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,913 miles
- Test number
- 967338951238
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass76,015 miles (+25,320)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 76,015 miles
- Test number
- 441750050259
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,695 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 50,695 miles
- Test number
- 313517789198
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NotePuncture OSF tyre
Questions about LA55 MDV
- Does LA55 MDV currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LA55 MDV expired on 7 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LA55 MDV?
- The MOT on LA55 MDV expired on 7 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LA55 MDV done?
- LA55 MDV was recorded at 171,327 miles at its MOT on 8 Mar 2023, an average of 8,825 miles a year.
- Has LA55 MDV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LA55 MDV has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Apr 2022.
- Has the mileage on LA55 MDV 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 MDV find?
- LA55 MDV passed its latest MOT on 8 Mar 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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