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Saab 9-3

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 1,910 cc

LB55 NMOMOT history

LB55 NMO is a black diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 24 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 13 Nov 2024 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 172,975 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Nov 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 13 Nov 2024
Mileage
172,975 mi
At MOT on 11 Nov 2023
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,094 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 NMO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,910 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
24 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
11 Nov 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 NMO was last recorded at 172,975 miles on 11 Nov 2023, 808 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
172,167 miles · 22 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
808 miles
Average per year
7,094 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 172,975 miles
  • 2022 – 172,167 miles
  • 2021 – 168,815 miles
  • 2020 – 163,717 miles
  • 2019 – 157,426 miles
  • 2018 – 151,501 miles
  • 2017 – 145,668 miles
  • 2016 – 137,021 miles
  • 2015 – 121,435 miles
  • 2014 – 109,474 miles
  • 2013 – 98,315 miles
  • 2012 – 91,519 miles
  • 2011 – 83,814 miles
  • 2010 – 77,069 miles
  • 2009 – 68,628 miles
  • 2008 – 67,103 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass172,975 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive mcpherson strut (5.3.6 (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 Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2013

Full MOT history

22 tests since 8 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass172,975 miles (+808)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    172,975 miles
    Test number
    885818653734
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive mcpherson strut (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass172,167 miles (+3,352)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    172,167 miles
    Test number
    940304384430
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass168,815 miles (+5,098)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    168,815 miles
    Test number
    753118909551

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass163,717 miles (+6,291)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    163,717 miles
    Test number
    186453985180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass157,426 miles (+5,925)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    157,426 miles
    Test number
    445916715176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass151,501 miles (+29)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    151,501 miles
    Test number
    500502237828
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail151,472 miles (+5,804)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,472 miles
    Test number
    115237834626
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass145,668 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    145,668 miles
    Test number
    308090951779
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

  9. Fail145,668 miles (+8,647)1 dangerous6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,668 miles
    Test number
    276425622884
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass137,021 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    137,021 miles
    Test number
    700717766856

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail137,021 miles (+15,586)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,021 miles
    Test number
    123196295161
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  12. Pass121,435 miles (+11,961)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    121,435 miles
    Test number
    646784855113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass109,474 miles (+2,069)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    109,474 miles
    Test number
    467874454182
    • 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)

  14. Pass107,405 miles (+12)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    107,405 miles
    Test number
    546528234096
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteUneven wear on the inner edge of the nearside rear tyre

  15. Fail107,393 miles (+9,078)2 failures5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,393 miles
    Test number
    186654634061
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteEngine MIL illuminated
    • NoteUneven wear on the inner edge of the nearside rear tyre

  16. Pass98,315 miles (+6,796)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    98,315 miles
    Test number
    938736523066
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteStability control faulty

  17. Pass91,519 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    91,519 miles
    Test number
    867903032079
    • NoteESC lamp staying on

  18. Fail91,519 miles (+7,705)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,519 miles
    Test number
    666393032037
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteESC lamp staying on

  19. Pass83,814 miles (+6,745)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    83,814 miles
    Test number
    128774821008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass77,069 miles (+8,441)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    77,069 miles
    Test number
    130455630018
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteStability control fault

  21. Pass68,628 miles (+1,525)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    68,628 miles
    Test number
    193692029427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass67,103 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    67,103 miles
    Test number
    714533448360
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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)
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing on edges

Questions about LB55 NMO

Does LB55 NMO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB55 NMO expired on 13 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB55 NMO?
The MOT on LB55 NMO expired on 13 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB55 NMO done?
LB55 NMO was recorded at 172,975 miles at its MOT on 11 Nov 2023, an average of 7,094 miles a year.
Has LB55 NMO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 NMO has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Oct 2018.
Has the mileage on LB55 NMO 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 NMO find?
LB55 NMO passed its latest MOT on 11 Nov 2023 with 1 advisory: offside front suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive mcpherson strut.

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