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Saab 9-3

Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 2,792 cc

LB55 NLOMOT history

LB55 NLO is a grey petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 20 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 18 Jan 2024 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 143,389 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jan 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 18 Jan 2024
Mileage
143,389 mi
At MOT on 10 Jan 2023
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,674 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 NLO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,792 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
20 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
10 Jan 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 NLO was last recorded at 143,389 miles on 10 Jan 2023, 4,469 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
138,920 miles · 19 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
4,469 miles
Average per year
5,674 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 143,389 miles
  • 2022 – 138,920 miles
  • 2020 – 133,241 miles
  • 2019 – 126,745 miles
  • 2018 – 119,773 miles
  • 2017 – 116,091 miles
  • 2016 – 113,321 miles
  • 2015 – 109,620 miles
  • 2014 – 105,151 miles
  • 2013 – 102,699 miles
  • 2012 – 98,622 miles
  • 2011 – 81,315 miles
  • 2010 – 73,187 miles
  • 2009 – 64,110 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,389 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (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.

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Central exhaust corroding

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear top shock absorber mount corroding

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

20 tests since 20 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,389 miles (+4,469)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    143,389 miles
    Test number
    830167151994
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass138,920 miles (+5,679)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    138,920 miles
    Test number
    392551874831
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass133,241 miles (+6,496)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    133,241 miles
    Test number
    131241613459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass126,745 miles (+6,972)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    126,745 miles
    Test number
    938644759474
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass119,773 miles (+3,682)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    119,773 miles
    Test number
    567255713841

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass116,091 miles (+25)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    116,091 miles
    Test number
    702533093646
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust corroding
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear top shock absorber mount corroding

  7. Fail116,066 miles (+2,745)2 failures1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,066 miles
    Test number
    414524154592
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust corroding
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear top shock absorber mount corroding

  8. Pass113,321 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    113,321 miles
    Test number
    645046470000
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust outer casing corroding
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing noise
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWashers weak performance

  9. Fail113,321 miles (+3,701)3 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,321 miles
    Test number
    137162096900
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust outer casing corroding
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing noise
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWashers weak performance

  10. Pass109,620 miles (+4,469)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    109,620 miles
    Test number
    459473949594
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust corroding
    • AdvisoryNearside Ball joint has slight play inner steering rack (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play inner steering rack (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Pass105,151 miles (+7)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    105,151 miles
    Test number
    437885034332
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteCentre exhaust corroding

  12. Fail105,144 miles (+2,445)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,144 miles
    Test number
    835632434318
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteCentre exhaust corroding

  13. Pass102,699 miles (+4,077)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    102,699 miles
    Test number
    627621233330
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEML light on

  14. Pass98,622 miles (+7,670)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    98,622 miles
    Test number
    327488732363
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass90,952 miles (+75)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    90,952 miles
    Test number
    695821232028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail90,877 miles (+9,562)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,877 miles
    Test number
    968928122072
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  17. Pass81,315 miles (+8,128)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    81,315 miles
    Test number
    115522231002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass73,187 miles (+9,077)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    73,187 miles
    Test number
    314384030093
    • NoteN/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

  19. Pass64,110 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    64,110 miles
    Test number
    441400029017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail64,110 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,110 miles
    Test number
    863330729098
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Questions about LB55 NLO

Does LB55 NLO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB55 NLO expired on 18 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB55 NLO?
The MOT on LB55 NLO expired on 18 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB55 NLO done?
LB55 NLO was recorded at 143,389 miles at its MOT on 10 Jan 2023, an average of 5,674 miles a year.
Has LB55 NLO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 NLO has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Nov 2017.
Has the mileage on LB55 NLO 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 NLO find?
LB55 NLO passed its latest MOT on 10 Jan 2023 with 3 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair..

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