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Saab 9-3

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 1,910 cc

LB55 GZAMOT history

LB55 GZA is a blue diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 15 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 16 Mar 2024 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 173,444 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Mar 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 16 Mar 2024
Mileage
173,444 mi
At MOT on 17 Mar 2023
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
9,038 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 GZA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,910 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
15 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
17 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 GZA was last recorded at 173,444 miles on 17 Mar 2023, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
173,444 miles · 16 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
9,038 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 173,444 miles
  • 2022 – 173,411 miles
  • 2021 – 167,657 miles
  • 2019 – 164,999 miles
  • 2018 – 160,570 miles
  • 2016 – 157,762 miles
  • 2015 – 145,135 miles
  • 2014 – 134,546 miles
  • 2013 – 123,793 miles
  • 2012 – 108,158 miles
  • 2011 – 93,458 miles
  • 2010 – 77,628 miles
  • 2009 – 60,163 miles
  • 2008 – 43,958 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass173,444 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2015

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass173,444 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    173,444 miles
    Test number
    187177830646
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  2. Fail173,444 miles (+33)11 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,444 miles
    Test number
    901177151145
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorExhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorFront Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  3. Fail173,411 miles (+5,754)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,411 miles
    Test number
    618289138260
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorPower steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorRoad wheel fixing missing ON ALL 4 WHEELS (5.2.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass167,657 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    167,657 miles
    Test number
    214143934265
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail167,653 miles (+2,654)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,653 miles
    Test number
    293605555042
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass164,999 miles (+4,429)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    164,999 miles
    Test number
    666897323291
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively ALL (1.2.1 (e))

  7. Pass160,570 miles (+2,808)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    160,570 miles
    Test number
    294855007989
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront front brake fluctuating, but not excessively & Rear (3.7.B.3)

  8. Pass157,762 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    157,762 miles
    Test number
    252148230209
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  9. Fail157,762 miles (+12,627)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,762 miles
    Test number
    476900851897
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureFront brake excessively fluctuating x2 (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  10. Pass145,135 miles (+10,589)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    145,135 miles
    Test number
    348977424606
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front Fexi (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass134,546 miles (+10,753)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    134,546 miles
    Test number
    857410404373
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass123,793 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    123,793 miles
    Test number
    248796223397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail123,793 miles (+15,635)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,793 miles
    Test number
    486615723433
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  14. Pass108,158 miles (+14,700)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    108,158 miles
    Test number
    195706222310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass93,458 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    93,458 miles
    Test number
    367949331373
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail93,458 miles (+15,830)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,458 miles
    Test number
    437219831378
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass77,628 miles (+17,465)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    77,628 miles
    Test number
    440514230393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass60,163 miles (+16,205)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    60,163 miles
    Test number
    642668139313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass43,958 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    43,958 miles
    Test number
    340372328332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail43,958 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,958 miles
    Test number
    414432128377
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Questions about LB55 GZA

Does LB55 GZA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB55 GZA expired on 16 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB55 GZA?
The MOT on LB55 GZA expired on 16 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB55 GZA done?
LB55 GZA was recorded at 173,444 miles at its MOT on 17 Mar 2023, an average of 9,038 miles a year.
Has LB55 GZA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 GZA has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on LB55 GZA 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 GZA find?
LB55 GZA passed its latest MOT on 17 Mar 2023 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 2 more.

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