Saab logo

Saab 9-3

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 1,910 cc

LB55 UGHMOT history

LB55 UGH is a black diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 31 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 5 Oct 2024 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 122,506 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Sept 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 5 Oct 2024
Mileage
122,506 mi
At MOT on 27 Sept 2023
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,398 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for LB55 UGH in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 UGH
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
31 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
27 Sept 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 UGH was last recorded at 122,506 miles on 27 Sept 2023, 4,552 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Sept 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 30 Dec 2009: 56,774 miles, lower than 101,904 miles on 2 Jan 2009.

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
117,954 miles · 21 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
4,552 miles
Average per year
1,398 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 122,506 miles
  • 2022 – 117,954 miles
  • 2021 – 113,502 miles
  • 2020 – 110,000 miles
  • 2019 – 106,971 miles
  • 2018 – 102,110 miles
  • 2017 – 100,158 miles
  • 2016 – 94,703 miles
  • 2015 – 89,155 miles
  • 2014 – 83,273 miles
  • 2013 – 77,255 miles
  • 2012 – 71,157 miles
  • 2011 – 65,587 miles
  • 2009 – 56,774 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,506 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

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.

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All disc

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

23 tests since 2 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,506 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    122,506 miles
    Test number
    746854969514
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  2. Fail122,506 miles (+4,552)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,506 miles
    Test number
    317320505044
    • DangerousNearside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  3. Pass117,954 miles (+4,452)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    117,954 miles
    Test number
    139717172655

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass113,502 miles (+3,502)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    113,502 miles
    Test number
    418859683455
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass110,000 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    110,000 miles
    Test number
    548827725846
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Fail110,000 miles (+3,029)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,000 miles
    Test number
    619252239629
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass106,971 miles (+4,861)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    106,971 miles
    Test number
    749916510606
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass102,110 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    102,110 miles
    Test number
    503821985544
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail102,109 miles (+1,951)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,109 miles
    Test number
    556831904647
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass100,158 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    100,158 miles
    Test number
    585310851790
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  11. Fail100,156 miles (+5,453)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,156 miles
    Test number
    706378018932
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass94,703 miles (+5,548)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    94,703 miles
    Test number
    158190038322
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass89,155 miles (+4)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    89,155 miles
    Test number
    288055515070
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside rear brake disc slightly discoloured

  14. Fail89,151 miles (+5,878)4 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,151 miles
    Test number
    798294115059
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside rear brake disc slightly discoloured

  15. Pass83,273 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    83,273 miles
    Test number
    267671624050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail83,273 miles (+6,018)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,273 miles
    Test number
    726374914081
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  17. Pass77,255 miles (+6,098)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    77,255 miles
    Test number
    676358803044
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteESC lamp indicates fault

  18. Pass71,157 miles (+5,570)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    71,157 miles
    Test number
    717279802014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass65,587 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    65,587 miles
    Test number
    657840011048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail65,587 miles (+8,813)4 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,587 miles
    Test number
    107835001018
    • DangerousNearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
    • DangerousNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • DangerousOffside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
    • DangerousOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  21. Pass56,774 miles (-45,130)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    56,774 miles
    Test number
    834084569397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass101,904 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    101,904 miles
    Test number
    153052509093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail101,904 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,904 miles
    Test number
    844112809083
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Questions about LB55 UGH

Does LB55 UGH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB55 UGH expired on 5 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB55 UGH?
The MOT on LB55 UGH expired on 5 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB55 UGH done?
LB55 UGH was recorded at 122,506 miles at its MOT on 27 Sept 2023, an average of 1,398 miles a year.
Has LB55 UGH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 UGH has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on LB55 UGH ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 30 Dec 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB55 UGH find?
LB55 UGH passed its latest MOT on 27 Sept 2023 with 1 advisory: nearside rear nail in tyre.

Related registrations

Browse all LB55U registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.