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Saab 9-3

Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 1,910 cc

LB55 GVOMOT history

LB55 GVO is a grey diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 30 Nov 2005. Its MOT expired on 30 Nov 2021 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 184,990 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Nov 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 30 Nov 2021
Mileage
184,990 mi
At MOT on 11 Nov 2021
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
11,176 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 GVO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,910 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
30 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Nov 2021
Latest MOT test
11 Nov 2021 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB55 GVO was last recorded at 184,990 miles on 11 Nov 2021, 4,170 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Nov 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
180,820 miles · 24 Nov 2020
Between the last two tests
4,170 miles
Average per year
11,176 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 184,990 miles
  • 2020 – 180,820 miles
  • 2019 – 174,103 miles
  • 2018 – 161,508 miles
  • 2017 – 146,591 miles
  • 2016 – 134,057 miles
  • 2015 – 119,838 miles
  • 2014 – 106,154 miles
  • 2013 – 95,392 miles
  • 2012 – 83,821 miles
  • 2011 – 73,903 miles
  • 2010 – 63,489 miles
  • 2009 – 52,729 miles
  • 2008 – 40,224 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail184,990 miles
  • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
  • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
  • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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.

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

19 tests since 28 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail184,990 miles (+4,170)1 dangerous9 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,990 miles
    Test number
    376015176622
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  2. Pass180,820 miles (+101)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    180,820 miles
    Test number
    562794890329
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail180,719 miles (+6,616)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,719 miles
    Test number
    235363273167
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt droplink (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass174,103 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    174,103 miles
    Test number
    443301707306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail174,102 miles (+12,594)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,102 miles
    Test number
    604570313867
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass161,508 miles (+14,917)3 minor
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    161,508 miles
    Test number
    135308679187
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass146,591 miles (+12,534)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    146,591 miles
    Test number
    969063939705
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint droplink (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust section deteriorated

  8. Pass134,057 miles (+394)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    134,057 miles
    Test number
    333772920969
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (2.4.G.2)

  9. Fail133,663 miles (+13,825)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,663 miles
    Test number
    562045161455
    • FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass119,838 miles (+13,684)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    119,838 miles
    Test number
    790015825788

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass106,154 miles (+10,762)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    106,154 miles
    Test number
    758285624382
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass95,392 miles (+11,571)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    95,392 miles
    Test number
    359779723303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass83,821 miles (+9,918)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    83,821 miles
    Test number
    726782132318
    • NoteSlight wear n/s/r tyre

  14. Pass73,903 miles (+118)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    73,903 miles
    Test number
    946359721358
    • NoteN/s/f tyre damaged on outer kerb rim

  15. Fail73,785 miles (+10,296)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,785 miles
    Test number
    458808921335
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre damaged on outer kerb rim

  16. Pass63,489 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    63,489 miles
    Test number
    450033930353
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Fail63,489 miles (+10,760)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,489 miles
    Test number
    233563430397
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass52,729 miles (+12,505)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    52,729 miles
    Test number
    331170239302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass40,224 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    40,224 miles
    Test number
    293563538329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB55 GVO

Does LB55 GVO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB55 GVO expired on 30 Nov 2021, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB55 GVO?
The MOT on LB55 GVO expired on 30 Nov 2021. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB55 GVO done?
LB55 GVO was recorded at 184,990 miles at its MOT on 11 Nov 2021, an average of 11,176 miles a year.
Has LB55 GVO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 GVO has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on LB55 GVO 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 GVO find?
LB55 GVO failed its latest MOT on 11 Nov 2021 with 1 dangerous defect and 9 major defects: parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value; engine mil inoperative or indicates a malfunction; exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi section, and 7 more.

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