Saab 9-3
Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 1,910 cc
LB55 PLUMOT history
LB55 PLU is a silver diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 20 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 20 Dec 2022 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 149,898 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Nov 2021.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 20 Dec 2022
- Mileage
- 149,898 mi
- At MOT on 29 Nov 2021
- MOT tests
- 19
- 14 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 9,763 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB55 PLU
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Saab
- Model
- 9-3
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,910 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 20 Dec 2005
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 20 Dec 2022
- Latest MOT test
- 29 Nov 2021 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB55 PLU was last recorded at 149,898 miles on 29 Nov 2021, 6,530 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Dec 2020.
Mileage went down between tests
- 14 Dec 2018: 130,786 miles, lower than 130,961 miles on 7 Dec 2018.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 143,368 miles · 2 Dec 2020
- Between the last two tests
- 6,530 miles
- Average per year
- 9,763 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2021 – 149,898 miles
- 2020 – 143,368 miles
- 2019 – 137,832 miles
- 2018 – 130,786 miles
- 2017 – 121,869 miles
- 2016 – 113,443 miles
- 2015 – 103,130 miles
- 2014 – 96,971 miles
- 2013 – 86,179 miles
- 2012 – 75,384 miles
- 2011 – 60,041 miles
- 2010 – 46,800 miles
- 2009 – 33,428 miles
- 2008 – 23,251 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass149,898 miles
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake back plate deteriorated
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.
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
N/s/r shock absorber top mount slightly worn
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Full MOT history
19 tests since 9 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass149,898 miles (+6,530)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 149,898 miles
- Test number
- 390229393918
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake back plate deteriorated
Pass143,368 miles (+5,536)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 143,368 miles
- Test number
- 398246780144
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear O/S & N/S Top shocker mounts deteriorating
- AdvisorySuspension components corroded in parts
Pass137,832 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 137,832 miles
- Test number
- 399909579626
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail137,832 miles (+7,046)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 137,832 miles
- Test number
- 430242516618
- MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi burst (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Pass130,786 miles (-175)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 130,786 miles
- Test number
- 811179911914
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryN/s/r shock absorber top mount slightly worn
Fail130,961 miles (+9,092)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 130,961 miles
- Test number
- 210551559234
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryN/s/r shock absorber top mount slightly worn
Pass121,869 miles (+148)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 121,869 miles
- Test number
- 978625757291
- 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)
Fail121,721 miles (+8,278)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,721 miles
- Test number
- 383817203089
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- 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)
Pass113,443 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 113,443 miles
- Test number
- 231889169768
- AdvisorySmall splits n/s/f wiper blade but still clearing screen ok
- AdvisoryUnable to see inner face of rear brake discs on test
Fail113,443 miles (+10,313)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,443 miles
- Test number
- 869490585019
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisorySmall splits n/s/f wiper blade but still clearing screen ok
- AdvisoryUnable to see inner face of rear brake discs on test
Pass103,130 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 103,130 miles
- Test number
- 361715863260
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail103,130 miles (+6,159)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,130 miles
- Test number
- 186677637737
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass96,971 miles (+10,792)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 96,971 miles
- Test number
- 105412754317
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass86,179 miles (+10,795)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 86,179 miles
- Test number
- 706663733368
- NoteNearside rear tyre perishing
Pass75,384 miles (+15,343)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 75,384 miles
- Test number
- 518243652321
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,041 miles (+13,241)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 60,041 miles
- Test number
- 556650041365
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,800 miles (+13,372)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 46,800 miles
- Test number
- 844600250304
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,428 miles (+10,177)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 33,428 miles
- Test number
- 762322649386
- NoteSlight play detected in both sides of the steering rack
Pass23,251 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 23,251 miles
- Test number
- 144344148366
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB55 PLU
- Does LB55 PLU currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LB55 PLU expired on 20 Dec 2022, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LB55 PLU?
- The MOT on LB55 PLU expired on 20 Dec 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LB55 PLU done?
- LB55 PLU was recorded at 149,898 miles at its MOT on 29 Nov 2021, an average of 9,763 miles a year.
- Has LB55 PLU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB55 PLU has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Dec 2019.
- Has the mileage on LB55 PLU ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 14 Dec 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LB55 PLU find?
- LB55 PLU passed its latest MOT on 29 Nov 2021 with 3 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; offside front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; offside front brake back plate deteriorated.
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