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Saab 9-3

Silver · Diesel · 2006 · 1,910 cc

LB55 CUHMOT history

LB55 CUH is a silver diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 27 Jan 2006. Its MOT expired on 5 Jul 2023 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 132,587 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jun 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 5 Jul 2023
Mileage
132,587 mi
At MOT on 10 Jun 2023
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,789 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 CUH
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,910 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
27 Jan 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Jul 2023
Latest MOT test
10 Jun 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB55 CUH was last recorded at 132,587 miles on 10 Jun 2023, 7,931 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jun 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
124,656 miles · 9 Jun 2022
Between the last two tests
7,931 miles
Average per year
6,789 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 132,587 miles
  • 2022 – 124,656 miles
  • 2021 – 116,610 miles
  • 2020 – 110,425 miles
  • 2019 – 104,622 miles
  • 2017 – 97,805 miles
  • 2016 – 88,074 miles
  • 2015 – 86,380 miles
  • 2014 – 78,219 miles
  • 2013 – 69,898 miles
  • 2012 – 62,103 miles
  • 2011 – 51,170 miles
  • 2010 – 43,439 miles
  • 2009 – 34,966 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail132,587 miles
  • DangerousFuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel pump (6.1.3 (b) (ii))
  • DangerousNearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • DangerousOffside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • MajorCentral Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at dpf (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorEmissions unable to be completed not done due to fuel leak and oil leak from boost pipe (8.2.2.2 (e))
  • MajorFuel system component leaking fuel pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak from near side turbo boost pipe

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.

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

20 tests since 22 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail132,587 miles (+7,931)3 dangerous9 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,587 miles
    Test number
    324799856308
    • DangerousFuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel pump (6.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at dpf (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed not done due to fuel leak and oil leak from boost pipe (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorFuel system component leaking fuel pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak from near side turbo boost pipe

  2. Pass124,656 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    124,656 miles
    Test number
    488083715668
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail124,656 miles (+8,046)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,656 miles
    Test number
    971754021334
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment no reserve travel (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass116,610 miles (+60)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    116,610 miles
    Test number
    329116101978
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexy (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail116,550 miles (+6,125)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,550 miles
    Test number
    477040558673
    • MajorOffside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexy (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass110,425 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    110,425 miles
    Test number
    316564624964

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail110,425 miles (+5,803)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,425 miles
    Test number
    928103861789
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  8. Pass104,622 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    104,622 miles
    Test number
    807581039584

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail104,610 miles (+6,805)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,610 miles
    Test number
    467187344206
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass97,805 miles (+9,731)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    97,805 miles
    Test number
    130714274966
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres deformed on inner edge.

  11. Pass88,074 miles (+1,694)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    88,074 miles
    Test number
    766833612578
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion on brake discs

  12. Pass86,380 miles (+8,161)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    86,380 miles
    Test number
    557881515166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass78,219 miles6 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    78,219 miles
    Test number
    295599164035
    • NoteChild seat fitted to n/s/r
    • NoteChips in screen
    • NoteFly wheel noisy
    • NoteRear discs worn and corroding
    • NoteRear pads getting low
    • NoteVarious marks on body and alloys

  14. Fail78,218 miles (+8,320)1 failure10 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,218 miles
    Test number
    276989464065
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteChild seat fitted to n/s/r
    • NoteChips in screen
    • NoteFly wheel noisy
    • NoteN/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
    • NoteN/s/r tyre worn on inner edge, badly cracked and split
    • NoteO/s/f tyre bold on inner edge, getting low and has a puncher on inner shoulder
    • NoteO/s/r tyre badly worn on inner edge,cracked and splitting
    • NoteRear discs worn and corroding
    • NoteRear pads getting low
    • NoteVarious marks on body and alloys

  15. Pass69,898 miles (+7,795)7 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    69,898 miles
    Test number
    227707363005
    • NoteBoth front brake discs worn/lipped.
    • NoteBoth outer sills covered by plastic trims not allowing inspection of sills.
    • NoteBoth rear brake discs worn/lipped.
    • NoteN/S/R tyre worn and 'saw toothed' on inner edge.
    • NoteO/S/R tyre worn and 'saw toothed' on inner edge.
    • NoteSlight damage to N/S/R tyre outer sidewall. (not down to cords)
    • NoteVarious suspension bushes starting to show signs of slight deterioration.

  16. Pass62,103 miles (+10,933)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    62,103 miles
    Test number
    459598862011
    • NoteClutch release bearing noisy
    • NoteCorrosion on exhaust system
    • NoteOuter sills obscured
    • NoteUneven wear on all tyres
    • NoteWipers smearing slightly

  17. Fail51,170 miles2 repaired1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,170 miles
    Test number
    179010961060
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteFront & rear brake discs corroded & worn
    • NoteFront brake pads wearing low
    • NoteGear lever stiff in operation
    • NoteHand brake travel high
    • NoteOuter sills obscured by trims

  18. Pass51,170 miles (+7,731)1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    51,170 miles
    Test number
    275800661007
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteFront & rear brake discs corroded & worn
    • NoteFront brake pads wearing low
    • NoteGear lever stiff in operation
    • NoteHand brake travel high
    • NoteOuter sills obscured by trims

  19. Pass43,439 miles (+8,473)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    43,439 miles
    Test number
    860990270009
    • NoteAll tyres scrubbed slightly on edges of tread
    • NoteFront registration plate starting to deteriorate

  20. Pass34,966 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    34,966 miles
    Test number
    854962529040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB55 CUH

Does LB55 CUH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB55 CUH expired on 5 Jul 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB55 CUH?
The MOT on LB55 CUH expired on 5 Jul 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB55 CUH done?
LB55 CUH was recorded at 132,587 miles at its MOT on 10 Jun 2023, an average of 6,789 miles a year.
Has LB55 CUH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 CUH has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on LB55 CUH 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 LB55 CUH find?
LB55 CUH failed its latest MOT on 10 Jun 2023 with 3 dangerous defects, 9 major defects and 2 advisories: fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel pump; nearside rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened; offside rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened, and 11 more.

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