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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.

LA55 MDV silver Saab 9-3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass171,327 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.

  • 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.

  1. Pass171,327 miles (+5,565)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    171,327 miles
    Test number
    152626290317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. Pass156,652 miles (+6,820)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    156,652 miles
    Test number
    751843393865

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. Pass142,699 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    142,699 miles
    Test number
    596755857300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. 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))
  9. Pass136,518 miles (+34)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    136,518 miles
    Test number
    633960744596

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. 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)
  11. Pass127,689 miles (+128)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    127,689 miles
    Test number
    494555141804

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass127,561 miles (+326)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2017
    Odometer
    127,561 miles
    Test number
    512013341538

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass127,235 miles (+1,907)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2016
    Odometer
    127,235 miles
    Test number
    759598245143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. 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
  15. 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
  16. 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
  17. 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)
  18. Pass98,913 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    98,913 miles
    Test number
    206858451236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. 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)
  20. Pass76,015 miles (+25,320)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    76,015 miles
    Test number
    441750050259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. 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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