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Saab 9-3

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 2,790 cc

LB55 GWCMOT history

LB55 GWC is a silver petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 7 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 14 Nov 2024 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 112,418 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Nov 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 14 Nov 2024
Mileage
112,418 mi
At MOT on 9 Nov 2023
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,928 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 GWC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,790 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
7 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
9 Nov 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 GWC was last recorded at 112,418 miles on 9 Nov 2023, 576 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
111,842 miles · 15 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
576 miles
Average per year
5,928 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 112,418 miles
  • 2022 – 111,842 miles
  • 2021 – 111,095 miles
  • 2020 – 108,375 miles
  • 2019 – 104,394 miles
  • 2018 – 97,275 miles
  • 2017 – 91,700 miles
  • 2016 – 85,882 miles
  • 2015 – 76,229 miles
  • 2014 – 71,211 miles
  • 2013 – 60,749 miles
  • 2011 – 46,974 miles
  • 2010 – 37,254 miles
  • 2009 – 31,605 miles
  • 2008 – 23,998 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,418 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (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.

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

20 tests since 9 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,418 miles (+576)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    112,418 miles
    Test number
    798287965614
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass111,842 miles (+747)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    111,842 miles
    Test number
    672820960743
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Pass111,095 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    111,095 miles
    Test number
    140505843994

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail111,095 miles (+2,720)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,095 miles
    Test number
    842225191224
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass108,375 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    108,375 miles
    Test number
    149654455797

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail108,375 miles (+3,981)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,375 miles
    Test number
    649613121041
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

  7. Pass104,394 miles (+5)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    104,394 miles
    Test number
    961269259102
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail104,389 miles (+1,973)1 dangerous2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,389 miles
    Test number
    301569232618
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRoad wheel fixing missing one from each wheel (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront heat shield insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass102,416 miles (+5,141)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2020
    Odometer
    102,416 miles
    Test number
    241905585553

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass97,275 miles (+5,575)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2019
    Odometer
    97,275 miles
    Test number
    652063541565

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass91,700 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2018
    Odometer
    91,700 miles
    Test number
    710171165827

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail91,700 miles (+5,818)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,700 miles
    Test number
    663465201663
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  13. Pass85,882 miles (+9,653)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2017
    Odometer
    85,882 miles
    Test number
    268852219223
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering rack

  14. Pass76,229 miles (+5,018)7 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    76,229 miles
    Test number
    105926705056
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  15. Pass71,211 miles (+10,462)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    71,211 miles
    Test number
    655182924066
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  16. Pass60,749 miles (+13,775)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    60,749 miles
    Test number
    558530133056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass46,974 miles (+9,720)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    46,974 miles
    Test number
    706704391285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass37,254 miles (+5,649)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    37,254 miles
    Test number
    890990830370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass31,605 miles (+7,607)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    31,605 miles
    Test number
    420905839488
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteAll tyres worn close to legal limit
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  20. Pass23,998 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    23,998 miles
    Test number
    490664348466
    • 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)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres fatigue cracked in tread pattern
    • NoteN/S/R tyre has slight side wall damage,no visable cords etc

Questions about LB55 GWC

Does LB55 GWC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB55 GWC expired on 14 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB55 GWC?
The MOT on LB55 GWC expired on 14 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB55 GWC done?
LB55 GWC was recorded at 112,418 miles at its MOT on 9 Nov 2023, an average of 5,928 miles a year.
Has LB55 GWC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 GWC has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on LB55 GWC 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 GWC find?
LB55 GWC passed its latest MOT on 9 Nov 2023 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside rear coil spring corroded.

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