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Saab 9-3

Black · Petrol · 2006 · 2,000 cc

LB55 YDLMOT history

LB55 YDL is a black petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 24 Jan 2006. Its MOT expired on 3 Apr 2025 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 159,209 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Apr 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 3 Apr 2025
Mileage
159,209 mi
At MOT on 4 Apr 2024
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,652 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 YDL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
24 Jan 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
4 Apr 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 YDL was last recorded at 159,209 miles on 4 Apr 2024, 14,548 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
144,661 miles · 28 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
14,548 miles
Average per year
7,652 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 159,209 miles
  • 2023 – 144,661 miles
  • 2022 – 135,402 miles
  • 2021 – 131,119 miles
  • 2020 – 129,626 miles
  • 2019 – 126,404 miles
  • 2018 – 122,797 miles
  • 2017 – 119,074 miles
  • 2016 – 116,998 miles
  • 2015 – 111,935 miles
  • 2014 – 105,691 miles
  • 2013 – 99,063 miles
  • 2012 – 86,897 miles
  • 2011 – 75,422 miles
  • 2010 – 70,556 miles
  • 2009 – 43,216 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass159,209 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear upper control arm slight play in bush
  • AdvisoryBoth rear shocker tops have corrosion

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 Front Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2018

Full MOT history

22 tests since 5 Feb 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass159,209 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    159,209 miles
    Test number
    219923641939
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear upper control arm slight play in bush
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shocker tops have corrosion

  2. Fail159,208 miles (+14,547)6 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,208 miles
    Test number
    305219474892
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear upper control arm slight play in bush
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shocker tops have corrosion

  3. Pass144,661 miles (+9,259)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    144,661 miles
    Test number
    162458264082
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Allowing minimal hub movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Allowing minimal hub movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass135,402 miles (+20)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    135,402 miles
    Test number
    138469713587
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  5. Fail135,382 miles (+4,263)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,382 miles
    Test number
    473444654292
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass131,119 miles (+1,493)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    131,119 miles
    Test number
    520363954957
    • AdvisoryOSF/NSF Strut top bearings slightly rough

  7. Pass129,626 miles (+3,222)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    129,626 miles
    Test number
    711302291442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass126,404 miles (+3,607)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    126,404 miles
    Test number
    581572719359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass122,797 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    122,797 miles
    Test number
    220090006366
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  10. Fail122,797 miles (+3,723)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,797 miles
    Test number
    940879588565
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  11. Pass119,074 miles (+2,076)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    119,074 miles
    Test number
    904827943613

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass116,998 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    116,998 miles
    Test number
    494089823360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail116,987 miles (+5,052)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,987 miles
    Test number
    505787017169
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

  14. Pass111,935 miles (+6,244)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    111,935 miles
    Test number
    755501775042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass105,691 miles (+6,628)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    105,691 miles
    Test number
    275100874008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail99,063 miles3 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,063 miles
    Test number
    588331283041
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  17. Pass99,063 miles (+12,166)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    99,063 miles
    Test number
    595321683046
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  18. Pass86,897 miles (+11,475)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    86,897 miles
    Test number
    117431062034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass75,422 miles (+4,866)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    75,422 miles
    Test number
    527122551088
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Pass70,556 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    70,556 miles
    Test number
    731173730066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail70,556 miles (+27,340)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,556 miles
    Test number
    342313030085
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  22. Pass43,216 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    43,216 miles
    Test number
    130586939086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB55 YDL

Does LB55 YDL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB55 YDL expired on 3 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB55 YDL?
The MOT on LB55 YDL expired on 3 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB55 YDL done?
LB55 YDL was recorded at 159,209 miles at its MOT on 4 Apr 2024, an average of 7,652 miles a year.
Has LB55 YDL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 YDL has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on LB55 YDL 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 YDL find?
LB55 YDL passed its latest MOT on 4 Apr 2024 with 4 advisories: nearside rear shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect; offside rear shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect; offside rear upper control arm slight play in bush, and 1 more.

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