Saab 9-3
Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 1,910 cc
LB55 UGOMOT history
LB55 UGO is a blue diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 28 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 7 Feb 2025 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 165,143 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Feb 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 7 Feb 2025
- Mileage
- 165,143 mi
- At MOT on 8 Feb 2024
- MOT tests
- 25
- 16 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 9,084 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB55 UGO
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Saab
- Model
- 9-3
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,910 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 28 Dec 2005
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 7 Feb 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 8 Feb 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB55 UGO was last recorded at 165,143 miles on 8 Feb 2024, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jan 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 165,142 miles · 31 Jan 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 1 miles
- Average per year
- 9,084 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 165,143 miles
- 2022 – 159,371 miles
- 2021 – 149,185 miles
- 2020 – 137,107 miles
- 2019 – 128,931 miles
- 2018 – 120,007 miles
- 2017 – 113,145 miles
- 2016 – 106,522 miles
- 2015 – 98,255 miles
- 2014 – 89,795 miles
- 2013 – 78,014 miles
- 2012 – 66,188 miles
- 2011 – 63,463 miles
- 2010 – 51,689 miles
- 2009 – 39,758 miles
- 2008 – 27,190 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass165,143 miles
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryRear sub frame and suspension heavily corroded in areasRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryRear suspension arms bushes getting deterioratedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryBoth front shock absorbers getting heavily corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryFront exhaust flexi deteriorated (recommend attention)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020
Front exhaust flexi getting deteriorated and has slight blow
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Downpipe going into exhaust flexi slight blow
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust rear starting to split away from back box
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Full MOT history
25 tests since 1 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass165,143 miles (+1)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 165,143 miles
- Test number
- 585034082599
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear sub frame and suspension heavily corroded in areas
- AdvisoryRear suspension arms bushes getting deteriorated
- AdvisoryBoth front shock absorbers getting heavily corroded
- AdvisoryFront exhaust flexi deteriorated (recommend attention)
Fail165,142 miles (+5,771)1 dangerous3 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 165,142 miles
- Test number
- 536694027411
- DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached ball joint bolt incorrectly fitted (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front stabiliser arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear sub frame and suspension heavily corroded in areas
- AdvisoryRear suspension arms bushes getting deteriorated
- AdvisoryBoth front shock absorbers getting heavily corroded
- AdvisoryFront exhaust flexi deteriorated (recommend attention)
Pass159,371 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 159,371 miles
- Test number
- 304182276870
- AdvisoryFront exhaust flexi getting deteriorated and has slight blow
Fail159,371 miles (+10,186)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 159,371 miles
- Test number
- 124166169844
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront exhaust flexi getting deteriorated and has slight blow
Pass149,185 miles (+300)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 149,185 miles
- Test number
- 556839554891
- AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Downpipe going into exhaust flexi slight blow (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust rear starting to split away from back box (6.1.2 (a))
Fail148,885 miles (+11,778)6 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 148,885 miles
- Test number
- 997894575054
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Downpipe going into exhaust flexi slight blow (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear anti roll bar bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust rear starting to split away from back box (6.1.2 (a))
Pass137,107 miles (+8,176)2 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 137,107 miles
- Test number
- 918368861589
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge badly worn (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass128,931 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 128,931 miles
- Test number
- 456750530690
- AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail128,931 miles (+8,924)2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,931 miles
- Test number
- 434779686831
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass120,007 miles (+14)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 120,007 miles
- Test number
- 720630864480
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail119,993 miles (+6,848)5 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,993 miles
- Test number
- 641587260010
- MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass113,145 miles (+46)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 113,145 miles
- Test number
- 812019072932
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryBrake fluid level getting low
Fail113,099 miles (+6,577)4 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,099 miles
- Test number
- 901298229857
- FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible joint (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel on limit (3.1.6b)
Pass106,522 miles (+6)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 106,522 miles
- Test number
- 366804223963
- AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play steering rack end (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play steering rack end (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Fail106,516 miles (+8,261)1 failure7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,516 miles
- Test number
- 816426373651
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play steering rack end (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play steering rack end (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Pass98,255 miles (+8,460)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2016
- Odometer
- 98,255 miles
- Test number
- 289059545469
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass89,795 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2015
- Odometer
- 89,795 miles
- Test number
- 467887544124
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail89,795 miles (+11,781)1 dangerous1 failure2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,795 miles
- Test number
- 945717444155
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass78,014 miles (+11,826)
- MOT expiry
- 24 May 2014
- Odometer
- 78,014 miles
- Test number
- 727845943184
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,188 miles (+2,725)
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2013
- Odometer
- 66,188 miles
- Test number
- 165408632119
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,463 miles (+11,774)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 63,463 miles
- Test number
- 497326131400
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteLoud noise from gearbox area, possible duel mass flywheel fault
Pass51,689 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 51,689 miles
- Test number
- 430984840475
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail51,689 miles (+11,931)1 failure1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,689 miles
- Test number
- 371253740349
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteFront and rear brake discs wslightly worn
Pass39,758 miles (+12,568)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 39,758 miles
- Test number
- 102975139333
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,190 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 27,190 miles
- Test number
- 394026938363
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB55 UGO
- Does LB55 UGO currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LB55 UGO expired on 7 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LB55 UGO?
- The MOT on LB55 UGO expired on 7 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LB55 UGO done?
- LB55 UGO was recorded at 165,143 miles at its MOT on 8 Feb 2024, an average of 9,084 miles a year.
- Has LB55 UGO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB55 UGO has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jan 2024.
- Has the mileage on LB55 UGO 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 UGO find?
- LB55 UGO passed its latest MOT on 8 Feb 2024 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; rear sub frame and suspension heavily corroded in areas; rear suspension arms bushes getting deteriorated, and 2 more.
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