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Saab 9-3

Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 1,910 cc

LC55 HFEMOT history

LC55 HFE is a grey diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 30 Oct 2005. Its MOT expired on 18 Oct 2023 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 62,140 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Sept 2022.

LC55 HFE grey Saab 9-3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Saab 9-3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 18 Oct 2023
Mileage
62,140 mi
At MOT on 30 Sept 2022
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,489 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC55 HFE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,910 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
30 Oct 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
30 Sept 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC55 HFE was last recorded at 62,140 miles on 30 Sept 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 30 Sept 2022: 62,140 miles, lower than 100,355 miles on 19 Oct 2021.

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
100,355 miles · 19 Oct 2021
Average per year
1,489 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 62,140 miles
  • 2021 – 100,355 miles
  • 2020 – 98,389 miles
  • 2019 – 95,841 miles
  • 2018 – 91,808 miles
  • 2017 – 88,317 miles
  • 2016 – 84,636 miles
  • 2015 – 80,166 miles
  • 2014 – 75,930 miles
  • 2013 – 71,896 miles
  • 2012 – 69,190 miles
  • 2011 – 64,945 miles
  • 2010 – 59,920 miles
  • 2009 – 55,555 miles
  • 2008 – 41,345 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass62,140 miles
  • MinorOffside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit

    Major3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Headlamp lens seriously defective both

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

22 tests since 13 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass62,140 miles (-38,215)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    62,140 miles
    Test number
    621010213297
    • MinorOffside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass100,355 miles (+1,966)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    100,355 miles
    Test number
    520706380526
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass98,389 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    98,389 miles
    Test number
    546909906066
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail98,386 miles (+2,545)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,386 miles
    Test number
    670660237094
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass95,841 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    95,841 miles
    Test number
    150851497958
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail95,841 miles (+4,033)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,841 miles
    Test number
    477436442869
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorHeadlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass91,808 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    91,808 miles
    Test number
    801835476080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail91,806 miles (+3,489)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,806 miles
    Test number
    535556664236
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible letter 'E' (0.1 (b))
    • MajorHeadlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front sidelight comes on once tapped
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass88,317 miles (+3,681)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    88,317 miles
    Test number
    416667041849
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both

  10. Pass84,636 miles (+4,470)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    84,636 miles
    Test number
    232856838070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass80,166 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    80,166 miles
    Test number
    331056817934
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Fail80,166 miles (+4,236)3 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,166 miles
    Test number
    467477708149
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bad (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Pass75,930 miles (+4,034)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    75,930 miles
    Test number
    595093384226
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres are deteriorated/splitting/cracking due to old age (2007)

  14. Pass71,896 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    71,896 miles
    Test number
    806153683213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail71,894 miles (+2,704)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,894 miles
    Test number
    919393083207
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  16. Pass69,190 miles (+4,245)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    69,190 miles
    Test number
    357299572263
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine management light staying on.

  17. Pass64,945 miles (+45)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    64,945 miles
    Test number
    868200991269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail64,900 miles (+4,980)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,900 miles
    Test number
    327377081435
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass59,920 miles (+4,365)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    59,920 miles
    Test number
    472587260258
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront and rear discs starting rust

  20. Pass55,555 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    55,555 miles
    Test number
    344857869244
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

  21. Fail55,555 miles (+14,210)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,555 miles
    Test number
    491616669239
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass41,345 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    41,345 miles
    Test number
    460057188214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC55 HFE

Does LC55 HFE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LC55 HFE expired on 18 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LC55 HFE?
The MOT on LC55 HFE expired on 18 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LC55 HFE done?
LC55 HFE was recorded at 62,140 miles at its MOT on 30 Sept 2022, an average of 1,489 miles a year.
Has LC55 HFE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC55 HFE has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Oct 2020.
Has the mileage on LC55 HFE ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 30 Sept 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LC55 HFE find?
LC55 HFE passed its latest MOT on 30 Sept 2022 with 2 minor defects: offside inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside obligatory mirror slightly damaged.

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