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Saab 9-3

Blue · Diesel · 2006 · 1,910 cc

LB55 YDCMOT history

LB55 YDC is a blue diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 22 Jan 2006. Its MOT expired on 15 Jun 2024 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 175,386 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jun 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 15 Jun 2024
Mileage
175,386 mi
At MOT on 9 Jun 2023
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,881 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 YDC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,910 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
22 Jan 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Jun 2024
Latest MOT test
9 Jun 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 YDC was last recorded at 175,386 miles on 9 Jun 2023, 17,166 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jun 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
158,220 miles · 7 Jun 2022
Between the last two tests
17,166 miles
Average per year
8,881 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 175,386 miles
  • 2022 – 158,220 miles
  • 2021 – 151,203 miles
  • 2020 – 144,272 miles
  • 2019 – 138,363 miles
  • 2018 – 133,531 miles
  • 2017 – 126,067 miles
  • 2016 – 120,215 miles
  • 2015 – 107,509 miles
  • 2014 – 99,247 miles
  • 2013 – 91,162 miles
  • 2012 – 83,704 miles
  • 2011 – 70,787 miles
  • 2010 – 59,119 miles
  • 2009 – 47,662 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass175,386 miles
  • MinorRegistration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2018

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play close to excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement close to excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement close to excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

20 tests since 20 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass175,386 miles (+17,166)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    175,386 miles
    Test number
    380221407432
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass158,220 miles (+47)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    158,220 miles
    Test number
    658084772436
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play close to excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement close to excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement close to excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail158,173 miles (+6,970)1 dangerous1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,173 miles
    Test number
    187340515325
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure bulge outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play close to excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement close to excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement close to excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear, worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass151,203 miles (+6,931)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    151,203 miles
    Test number
    278230665908
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass144,272 miles (+5,909)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    144,272 miles
    Test number
    944666315529
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded heavily (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass138,363 miles (+32)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    138,363 miles
    Test number
    486401281987

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail138,331 miles (+4,800)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,331 miles
    Test number
    816917956844
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass133,531 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2019
    Odometer
    133,531 miles
    Test number
    162791999450
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  9. Fail133,529 miles (+7,462)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,529 miles
    Test number
    798195800003
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  10. Pass126,067 miles (+5,852)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2018
    Odometer
    126,067 miles
    Test number
    438863501950
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre slightly out of shape
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear back plate corroded

  11. Pass120,215 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    120,215 miles
    Test number
    696598644861
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from drivers view prior to test

  12. Fail120,215 miles (+12,706)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,215 miles
    Test number
    888217674870
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from drivers view prior to test

  13. Pass107,509 miles (+8,262)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    107,509 miles
    Test number
    158064315166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass99,247 miles (+8,085)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    99,247 miles
    Test number
    299605014020
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass91,162 miles (+20)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    91,162 miles
    Test number
    275929703084
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Fail91,142 miles (+7,438)5 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,142 miles
    Test number
    176374603458
    • FailureNearside Front Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteO/s/f brake flexi hose close to strut

  17. Pass83,704 miles (+12,917)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    83,704 miles
    Test number
    246020312091
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • 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)
    • NoteO//s/f brake flexi close to strut

  18. Pass70,787 miles (+11,668)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    70,787 miles
    Test number
    457766401073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass59,119 miles (+11,457)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    59,119 miles
    Test number
    122873910412
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteCannot check brake pads thickness
    • NoteN/S/R tyre speed rateing different to the other tyres

  20. Pass47,662 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    47,662 miles
    Test number
    874580929053
    • NoteCuts to offside rear tyre inner sidewall

Questions about LB55 YDC

Does LB55 YDC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB55 YDC expired on 15 Jun 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB55 YDC?
The MOT on LB55 YDC expired on 15 Jun 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB55 YDC done?
LB55 YDC was recorded at 175,386 miles at its MOT on 9 Jun 2023, an average of 8,881 miles a year.
Has LB55 YDC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 YDC has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 31 May 2022.
Has the mileage on LB55 YDC 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 YDC find?
LB55 YDC passed its latest MOT on 9 Jun 2023 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; exhaust mounting defective.

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