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Saab 9-3

Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 1,910 cc

LB55 NMUMOT history

LB55 NMU is a grey diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 14 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 3 Mar 2023 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 127,212 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Mar 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 3 Mar 2023
Mileage
127,212 mi
At MOT on 3 Mar 2023
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,332 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 NMU
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
14 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
3 Mar 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB55 NMU was last recorded at 127,212 miles on 3 Mar 2023, 6,921 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
120,291 miles · 4 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
6,921 miles
Average per year
7,332 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 127,212 miles
  • 2022 – 120,291 miles
  • 2021 – 115,147 miles
  • 2020 – 110,559 miles
  • 2019 – 101,978 miles
  • 2018 – 94,822 miles
  • 2017 – 87,640 miles
  • 2016 – 80,069 miles
  • 2015 – 72,512 miles
  • 2014 – 61,529 miles
  • 2013 – 54,678 miles
  • 2011 – 47,293 miles
  • 2010 – 39,019 miles
  • 2009 – 30,198 miles
  • 2008 – 22,483 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail127,212 miles
  • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust back box (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
  • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
  • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases EGR cooler link pipe from exhaust manifold to cooler (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe flexi (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber top mount corroded
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil also corroded (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front shocker turret corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber top mount corroded
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

What MOT failures 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 Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

20 tests since 19 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail127,212 miles (+6,921)1 dangerous8 major12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,212 miles
    Test number
    278801530118
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust back box (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases EGR cooler link pipe from exhaust manifold to cooler (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber top mount corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil also corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front shocker turret corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber top mount corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass120,291 miles (+5,144)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    120,291 miles
    Test number
    122661808583
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamps faded
    • AdvisoryExhaust front flexi pipe has a slight blow
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shocker turret corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe corroded
    • AdvisoryUnder body corroded

  3. Pass115,147 miles (+4,588)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    115,147 miles
    Test number
    822606764696
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective Deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes around fuel tank swollen
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm, slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm, slight play

  4. Pass110,559 miles (+8,581)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    110,559 miles
    Test number
    719200717574
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass101,978 miles (+7,156)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    101,978 miles
    Test number
    184685724559

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass94,822 miles (+7,182)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    94,822 miles
    Test number
    791872379603
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  7. Pass87,640 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    87,640 miles
    Test number
    318752207320
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside steering rack has slight play
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryDrivers seatbelt slow to retract

  8. Fail87,640 miles (+7,571)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,640 miles
    Test number
    409919468000
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush boomarang (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure distorted (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush boomarang (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure distorted (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside steering rack has slight play
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryDrivers seatbelt slow to retract

  9. Pass80,069 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    80,069 miles
    Test number
    837233213866

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail80,067 miles (+7,555)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,067 miles
    Test number
    238271886887
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass72,512 miles1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    72,512 miles
    Test number
    915785655069
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteNearside front brake pads worn more than offside front brake pads
    • NoteNearside rear tyre slightly out off shape
    • NoteOffside rear tyre slightly out off shape
    • NoteSlight play in offside rack end

  12. Fail72,512 miles (+10,983)5 failures2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,512 miles
    Test number
    196785555029
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNearside front brake pads worn more than offside front brake pads
    • NoteNearside rear tyre slightly out off shape
    • NoteOffside rear tyre slightly out off shape
    • NoteSlight play in offside rack end

  13. Pass61,529 miles (+6,851)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    61,529 miles
    Test number
    695544534061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass54,678 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    54,678 miles
    Test number
    835168633094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail54,678 miles (+7,385)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,678 miles
    Test number
    285388633013
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass47,293 miles (+8,274)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    47,293 miles
    Test number
    606331641350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass39,019 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    39,019 miles
    Test number
    242600250355
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  18. Fail39,019 miles (+8,821)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,019 miles
    Test number
    670477540394
    • FailureNearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteRH front lower ball joint boot split
    • NoteWipers contacting each other

  19. Pass30,198 miles (+7,715)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    30,198 miles
    Test number
    112727729383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass22,483 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    22,483 miles
    Test number
    830324128353
    • NoteCut in LH rear tyre in excess of 25mm.but not exposing ply.

Questions about LB55 NMU

Does LB55 NMU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB55 NMU expired on 3 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB55 NMU?
The MOT on LB55 NMU expired on 3 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB55 NMU done?
LB55 NMU was recorded at 127,212 miles at its MOT on 3 Mar 2023, an average of 7,332 miles a year.
Has LB55 NMU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 NMU has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on LB55 NMU 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 NMU find?
LB55 NMU failed its latest MOT on 3 Mar 2023 with 1 dangerous defect, 8 major defects and 12 advisories: offside rear brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick; exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust back box; nearside front headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced, and 18 more.

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