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Saab 9-3

Beige · Diesel · 2005 · 1,910 cc

LB55 CXAMOT history

LB55 CXA is a beige diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 14 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 31 Jan 2023 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 125,482 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jan 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 31 Jan 2023
Mileage
125,482 mi
At MOT on 31 Jan 2022
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,219 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 CXA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Beige
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,910 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
14 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
31 Jan 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 CXA was last recorded at 125,482 miles on 31 Jan 2022, 12,779 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jan 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
112,703 miles · 16 Jan 2021
Between the last two tests
12,779 miles
Average per year
7,219 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 125,482 miles
  • 2021 – 112,703 miles
  • 2020 – 107,198 miles
  • 2018 – 91,198 miles
  • 2017 – 81,099 miles
  • 2016 – 75,994 miles
  • 2015 – 68,651 miles
  • 2014 – 63,792 miles
  • 2013 – 59,129 miles
  • 2012 – 57,182 miles
  • 2011 – 55,703 miles
  • 2009 – 47,039 miles
  • 2008 – 30,342 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,482 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Strong Advise (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Strong Advise (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

17 tests since 26 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,482 miles (+12,779)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    125,482 miles
    Test number
    184058060518
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Strong Advise (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Strong Advise (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass112,703 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    112,703 miles
    Test number
    393976962749
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail112,703 miles (+5,505)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,703 miles
    Test number
    332905915173
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass107,198 miles (+16,000)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    107,198 miles
    Test number
    571366227511
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass91,198 miles (+5,878)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    91,198 miles
    Test number
    479988875410
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass85,320 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    85,320 miles
    Test number
    104709270419
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  7. Fail85,320 miles (+4,221)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,320 miles
    Test number
    401576565537
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam h7 (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  8. Pass81,099 miles (+5,105)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    81,099 miles
    Test number
    979739867380
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryEngine light on
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering rack
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  9. Pass75,994 miles (+7,343)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    75,994 miles
    Test number
    691160529766
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryEngine light on
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering rack

  10. Pass68,651 miles (+4,859)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    68,651 miles
    Test number
    155416025458
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteEngine light on

  11. Pass63,792 miles (+4,663)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    63,792 miles
    Test number
    275787724012
    • NoteOil leak

  12. Pass59,129 miles (+1,947)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    59,129 miles
    Test number
    699878323003
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass57,182 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    57,182 miles
    Test number
    777727312034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail57,182 miles (+1,479)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,182 miles
    Test number
    645402812068
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass55,703 miles (+8,664)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    55,703 miles
    Test number
    119111911489
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly worn and corroded
    • NoteRear brake discs slightly worn and corroded

  16. Pass47,039 miles (+16,697)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    47,039 miles
    Test number
    353266549304
    • NoteFront number plate deteriorated

  17. Pass30,342 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    30,342 miles
    Test number
    132691438304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB55 CXA

Does LB55 CXA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB55 CXA expired on 31 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB55 CXA?
The MOT on LB55 CXA expired on 31 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB55 CXA done?
LB55 CXA was recorded at 125,482 miles at its MOT on 31 Jan 2022, an average of 7,219 miles a year.
Has LB55 CXA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 CXA has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jan 2021.
Has the mileage on LB55 CXA 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 CXA find?
LB55 CXA passed its latest MOT on 31 Jan 2022 with 7 advisories: front play in steering rack inner joint(s) both; nearside front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively strong advise, and 4 more.

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