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Saab 9-3

Red · Diesel · 2005 · 1,910 cc

LB55 NLRMOT history

LB55 NLR is a red diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 23 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 18 Jan 2023 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 108,639 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jan 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 18 Jan 2023
Mileage
108,639 mi
At MOT on 19 Jan 2022
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,439 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 NLR
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,910 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
23 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
19 Jan 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 NLR was last recorded at 108,639 miles on 19 Jan 2022, 543 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Oct 2020.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 3 Oct 2011: 58,951 miles, lower than 520,102 miles on 31 Aug 2010.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
108,096 miles · 9 Oct 2020
Between the last two tests
543 miles
Average per year
5,439 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 108,639 miles
  • 2020 – 108,096 miles
  • 2019 – 104,780 miles
  • 2018 – 99,177 miles
  • 2017 – 94,014 miles
  • 2016 – 89,126 miles
  • 2015 – 83,170 miles
  • 2014 – 77,763 miles
  • 2013 – 71,454 miles
  • 2012 – 64,681 miles
  • 2011 – 58,951 miles
  • 2010 – 520,102 miles
  • 2009 – 44,427 miles
  • 2008 – 35,617 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,639 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

21 tests since 16 Aug 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass108,639 miles (+543)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    108,639 miles
    Test number
    473266985381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass108,096 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    108,096 miles
    Test number
    647924914781

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail108,096 miles (+3,316)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,096 miles
    Test number
    699948239117
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases egr pipe on engine (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass104,780 miles (+14)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    104,780 miles
    Test number
    554455761570
    • 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. Fail104,766 miles (+5,589)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,766 miles
    Test number
    438762192813
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass99,177 miles (+5,163)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    99,177 miles
    Test number
    925436972421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass94,014 miles (+4,888)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    94,014 miles
    Test number
    280786588710

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass89,126 miles (+5,956)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    89,126 miles
    Test number
    390248430401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass83,170 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    83,170 miles
    Test number
    139665739014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail83,170 miles (+5,407)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,170 miles
    Test number
    625719962616
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  11. Pass77,763 miles (+6,309)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    77,763 miles
    Test number
    606385774248
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

  12. Pass71,454 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    71,454 miles
    Test number
    337935373290
    • NoteOffside rear tyre has small cracks on inner wall no cords visable

  13. Fail71,454 miles (+6,773)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,454 miles
    Test number
    538214373260
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre has small cracks on inner wall no cords visable

  14. Pass64,681 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    64,681 miles
    Test number
    277950672270
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteFront wiper worn

  15. Fail64,681 miles (+5,730)3 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,681 miles
    Test number
    927134662244
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteFront wiper worn

  16. Pass58,951 miles (-461,151)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    58,951 miles
    Test number
    636246871298
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteLip on front discs
    • NoteScrew in N/S/R tyre
    • NoteCorrosion around outside of brake disc contact face.

  17. Pass520,102 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    520,102 miles
    Test number
    270053240274
    • NoteSlight fuel leak from filter

  18. Fail520,102 miles (+475,675)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    520,102 miles
    Test number
    910883240270
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteSlight fuel leak from filter

  19. Pass44,427 miles (+8,810)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    44,427 miles
    Test number
    300276639426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass35,617 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    35,617 miles
    Test number
    353619228276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail35,617 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,617 miles
    Test number
    803869028200
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Questions about LB55 NLR

Does LB55 NLR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB55 NLR expired on 18 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB55 NLR?
The MOT on LB55 NLR expired on 18 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB55 NLR done?
LB55 NLR was recorded at 108,639 miles at its MOT on 19 Jan 2022, an average of 5,439 miles a year.
Has LB55 NLR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 NLR has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Oct 2020.
Has the mileage on LB55 NLR ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 3 Oct 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB55 NLR find?
LB55 NLR passed its latest MOT on 19 Jan 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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