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Saab 9-3

Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 1,910 cc

LB55 GWFMOT history

LB55 GWF is a grey diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 30 Nov 2005. Its MOT expired on 12 Mar 2024 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 187,767 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Mar 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 12 Mar 2024
Mileage
187,767 mi
At MOT on 13 Mar 2023
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
9,959 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 GWF
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 12 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
13 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 GWF was last recorded at 187,767 miles on 13 Mar 2023, 4,677 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
183,090 miles · 7 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
4,677 miles
Average per year
9,959 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 187,767 miles
  • 2022 – 183,090 miles
  • 2021 – 177,764 miles
  • 2020 – 173,399 miles
  • 2019 – 167,973 miles
  • 2018 – 161,723 miles
  • 2017 – 157,183 miles
  • 2016 – 151,277 miles
  • 2015 – 136,930 miles
  • 2014 – 120,651 miles
  • 2012 – 110,183 miles
  • 2011 – 94,868 miles
  • 2010 – 75,841 miles
  • 2009 – 58,165 miles
  • 2008 – 45,220 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass187,767 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (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.

  • Nearside Rear Upper Shocker mounting corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Upper Shocker mounting corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Engine oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

24 tests since 18 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass187,767 miles (+4,677)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    187,767 miles
    Test number
    176012227055
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass183,090 miles (+8)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    183,090 miles
    Test number
    307607974407
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shocker mounting corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shocker mounting corroded
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak

  3. Fail183,082 miles (+5,318)1 dangerous7 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,082 miles
    Test number
    372767060136
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension top mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension top mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shocker mounting corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shocker mounting corroded
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak

  4. Pass177,764 miles (+4,365)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    177,764 miles
    Test number
    591159695785
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass173,399 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    173,399 miles
    Test number
    648370572080
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  6. Fail173,393 miles (+5,420)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,393 miles
    Test number
    813546668816
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Pass167,973 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    167,973 miles
    Test number
    550230010644

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail167,973 miles (+6,250)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,973 miles
    Test number
    341505385600
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass161,723 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    161,723 miles
    Test number
    685909700909

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail161,719 miles (+4,536)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,719 miles
    Test number
    726321892202
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low BULB IN WRONG (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high BULB IN WRONG (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  11. Pass157,183 miles (+45)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    157,183 miles
    Test number
    490564833033
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shockers are not dampning
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Fail157,138 miles (+5,861)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,138 miles
    Test number
    499839131135
    • 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 Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shockers are not dampning
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Pass151,277 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    151,277 miles
    Test number
    993250351731

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail151,268 miles (+14,338)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,268 miles
    Test number
    102569098330
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear shock absorber top mounting (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear shock absorber top mounting (2.4.A.3)
    • 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)
    • 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)

  15. Pass136,930 miles (+54)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    136,930 miles
    Test number
    846975015014
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Fail136,876 miles (+16,225)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,876 miles
    Test number
    995365205024
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)
    • FailureOffside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass120,651 miles (+10,468)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    120,651 miles
    Test number
    156677514042
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Fail110,183 miles2 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,183 miles
    Test number
    447902342379
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • NoteNearside rear wheel has slight bind
    • NoteOffside rear wheel has slight bind

  19. Pass110,183 miles (+15,315)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    110,183 miles
    Test number
    626322142389
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • NoteNearside rear wheel has slight bind
    • NoteOffside rear wheel has slight bind

  20. Pass94,868 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    94,868 miles
    Test number
    469749041419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail94,868 miles (+19,027)5 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,868 miles
    Test number
    496882541425
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteRear brake discs slightly distorted

  22. Pass75,841 miles (+17,676)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    75,841 miles
    Test number
    403223740364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass58,165 miles (+12,945)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    58,165 miles
    Test number
    720299929333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass45,220 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    45,220 miles
    Test number
    392263428308
    • NoteSlight play in both front steering arms

Questions about LB55 GWF

Does LB55 GWF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB55 GWF expired on 12 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB55 GWF?
The MOT on LB55 GWF expired on 12 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB55 GWF done?
LB55 GWF was recorded at 187,767 miles at its MOT on 13 Mar 2023, an average of 9,959 miles a year.
Has LB55 GWF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 GWF has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on LB55 GWF 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 GWF find?
LB55 GWF passed its latest MOT on 13 Mar 2023 with 4 advisories: nearside headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output, and 1 more.

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