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Saab 9-3

Red · Diesel · 2005 · 1,910 cc

LB55 UHUMOT history

LB55 UHU is a red diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 30 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 26 Jan 2024 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 204,292 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jan 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 26 Jan 2024
Mileage
204,292 mi
At MOT on 19 Jan 2024
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
10,151 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 UHU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,910 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
30 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
19 Jan 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB55 UHU was last recorded at 204,292 miles on 19 Jan 2024, 16,541 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
187,751 miles · 16 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
16,541 miles
Average per year
10,151 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 204,292 miles
  • 2023 – 187,751 miles
  • 2022 – 176,200 miles
  • 2021 – 162,338 miles
  • 2019 – 151,535 miles
  • 2018 – 142,136 miles
  • 2017 – 132,565 miles
  • 2016 – 124,193 miles
  • 2015 – 121,242 miles
  • 2013 – 109,868 miles
  • 2012 – 94,795 miles
  • 2010 – 76,980 miles
  • 2009 – 65,570 miles
  • 2008 – 51,292 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail204,292 miles
  • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
  • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner and outer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (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 Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

Full MOT history

19 tests since 23 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail204,292 miles (+16,541)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    204,292 miles
    Test number
    547533166190
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner and outer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass187,751 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    187,751 miles
    Test number
    380907008502

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail189,750 miles (+13,550)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,750 miles
    Test number
    984333963620
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. Pass176,200 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    176,200 miles
    Test number
    739250227816
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside wing mirror case missing not likely to cause damage.
  5. Fail176,200 miles (+13,862)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,200 miles
    Test number
    732856949827
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside wing mirror case missing not likely to cause damage.
  6. Pass162,338 miles (+10,803)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    162,338 miles
    Test number
    172045819902

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass151,535 miles (+9,399)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    151,535 miles
    Test number
    703006865454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass142,136 miles (+9,571)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    142,136 miles
    Test number
    511394305713

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass132,565 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    132,565 miles
    Test number
    150136512888

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail132,565 miles (+8,372)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,565 miles
    Test number
    494492426929
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  11. Pass124,193 miles (+2,951)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    124,193 miles
    Test number
    625865410751
    • AdvisoryBoth rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated not resulting in excessive movement
  12. Pass121,242 miles (+6,266)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    121,242 miles
    Test number
    366395100627
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  13. Pass114,976 miles (+5,108)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    114,976 miles
    Test number
    739255605053
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  14. Pass109,868 miles (+5,480)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    109,868 miles
    Test number
    355754663361
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  15. Pass104,388 miles (+9,593)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    104,388 miles
    Test number
    146193803496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass94,795 miles (+17,815)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    94,795 miles
    Test number
    166741832411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass76,980 miles (+11,410)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    76,980 miles
    Test number
    470940750312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass65,570 miles (+14,278)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    65,570 miles
    Test number
    352177739372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass51,292 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    51,292 miles
    Test number
    193448458394
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NoteBoth rear brake pads low.

Questions about LB55 UHU

Does LB55 UHU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB55 UHU expired on 26 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB55 UHU?
The MOT on LB55 UHU expired on 26 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB55 UHU done?
LB55 UHU was recorded at 204,292 miles at its MOT on 19 Jan 2024, an average of 10,151 miles a year.
Has LB55 UHU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 UHU has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on LB55 UHU 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 UHU find?
LB55 UHU failed its latest MOT on 19 Jan 2024 with 4 major defects: exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit; front exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe; nearside front headlamp not working on dipped beam, and 1 more.

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