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Saab 9-3

Black · Petrol · 2006 · 2,790 cc

LB55 PLJMOT history

LB55 PLJ is a black petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 17 Jan 2006. Its MOT expired on 9 Feb 2025 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 137,744 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Feb 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 9 Feb 2025
Mileage
137,744 mi
At MOT on 7 Feb 2024
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,519 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 PLJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,790 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
17 Jan 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
7 Feb 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 PLJ was last recorded at 137,744 miles on 7 Feb 2024, 4,835 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
132,909 miles · 31 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
4,835 miles
Average per year
6,519 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 137,744 miles
  • 2023 – 132,909 miles
  • 2022 – 124,620 miles
  • 2021 – 117,749 miles
  • 2020 – 112,228 miles
  • 2019 – 107,121 miles
  • 2018 – 102,746 miles
  • 2017 – 98,609 miles
  • 2016 – 94,779 miles
  • 2015 – 91,689 miles
  • 2014 – 86,735 miles
  • 2013 – 81,714 miles
  • 2012 – 75,882 miles
  • 2011 – 70,516 miles
  • 2010 – 53,340 miles
  • 2009 – 39,587 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,744 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryChips in screen
  • AdvisoryPatches of corrosion

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.

  • Stone chips in windscreen

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2019

  • Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front brake discs corroded and worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

19 tests since 16 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass137,744 miles (+4,835)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    137,744 miles
    Test number
    261593369547
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryChips in screen
    • AdvisoryPatches of corrosion

  2. Pass132,909 miles (+8,289)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    132,909 miles
    Test number
    542581973929
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass124,620 miles (+161)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    124,620 miles
    Test number
    232789802818
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail124,459 miles (+6,710)2 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,459 miles
    Test number
    745269927104
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule at caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear shox badly corroded not leaking

  5. Pass117,749 miles (+5,521)2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    117,749 miles
    Test number
    329324950245
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryStone chips in front windscreen

  6. Pass112,228 miles (+5,107)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    112,228 miles
    Test number
    305582121283
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass107,121 miles (+4,375)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    107,121 miles
    Test number
    992600970280
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Nearside drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryStone chips in windscreen

  8. Pass102,746 miles (+4,137)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    102,746 miles
    Test number
    557458196154
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre heavily perished inner side wall
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre perished inner side wall
    • AdvisoryStone chips in windscreen

  9. Pass98,609 miles (+3,830)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    98,609 miles
    Test number
    584894504320
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs corroded and worn
    • AdvisoryStone chips in windscreen

  10. Pass94,779 miles (+3,090)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    94,779 miles
    Test number
    804714043209
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outside edge)(borderline pass (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outside edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs corroded and worn
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joints
    • AdvisoryStone chips in windscreen

  11. Pass91,689 miles (+4,954)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    91,689 miles
    Test number
    137806425004
    • NoteChips in screen
    • NoteExhaust box corroded
    • NoteN/s/f tyre worn on outer edge
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn on outer edge
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack

  12. Pass86,735 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    86,735 miles
    Test number
    476566134062
    • NoteChips in screen

  13. Fail86,735 miles (+5,021)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,735 miles
    Test number
    929887524068
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChips in screen

  14. Fail81,714 miles2 repaired3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,714 miles
    Test number
    218118723030
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChup in screen
    • NoteOil around n/s/ f strut

  15. Pass81,714 miles (+5,832)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    81,714 miles
    Test number
    879038323045
    • 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChup in screen
    • NoteOil around n/s/ f strut

  16. Pass75,882 miles (+5,366)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    75,882 miles
    Test number
    988805522083
    • 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)
    • NoteChip in screen borderline
    • NoteFront pads low
    • NoteSlight play in n/s rack end

  17. Pass70,516 miles (+17,176)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    70,516 miles
    Test number
    165632211467
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack
    • NoteStone chips in windscreen on limit at time of test

  18. Pass53,340 miles (+13,753)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    53,340 miles
    Test number
    171652910075
    • NoteUnable to fully check hydraulic systems due to under car wet condition

  19. Pass39,587 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    39,587 miles
    Test number
    552026019093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB55 PLJ

Does LB55 PLJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB55 PLJ expired on 9 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB55 PLJ?
The MOT on LB55 PLJ expired on 9 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB55 PLJ done?
LB55 PLJ was recorded at 137,744 miles at its MOT on 7 Feb 2024, an average of 6,519 miles a year.
Has LB55 PLJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 PLJ has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on LB55 PLJ 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 PLJ find?
LB55 PLJ passed its latest MOT on 7 Feb 2024 with 6 advisories: nearside rear anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; oil leak, but not excessive; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 3 more.

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