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Saab 9-3

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,998 cc

LC55 UHOMOT history

LC55 UHO is a black petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 9 Nov 2005. Its MOT expired on 24 Sept 2023 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 171,538 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Sept 2022.

LC55 UHO black Saab 9-3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 24 Sept 2023
Mileage
171,538 mi
At MOT on 16 Sept 2022
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
9,539 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC55 UHO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
9 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
16 Sept 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC55 UHO was last recorded at 171,538 miles on 16 Sept 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Sept 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
171,538 miles · 14 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
9,539 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 171,538 miles
  • 2021 – 163,264 miles
  • 2020 – 156,123 miles
  • 2019 – 149,015 miles
  • 2018 – 140,228 miles
  • 2017 – 132,123 miles
  • 2016 – 123,060 miles
  • 2015 – 113,515 miles
  • 2014 – 103,225 miles
  • 2013 – 94,648 miles
  • 2012 – 85,702 miles
  • 2011 – 75,598 miles
  • 2010 – 67,036 miles
  • 2009 – 54,198 miles
  • 2008 – 38,788 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass171,538 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2018

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.

  • Corrosion on front suspension legs.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Deterioration to rear trailing arm bushes.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Front suspension legs, corrosion around coil spring seats.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2014

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

21 tests since 16 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass171,538 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    171,538 miles
    Test number
    554103382199
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail171,538 miles (+8,274)1 dangerous5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,538 miles
    Test number
    103482459424
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass163,264 miles (+7,141)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    163,264 miles
    Test number
    855405021013
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on rear wheel arches.
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass156,123 miles (+7,108)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    156,123 miles
    Test number
    141835653952
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on all coil springs. Corrosion on front suspension legs.
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass149,015 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    149,015 miles
    Test number
    504066626108
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on front suspension legs.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail149,015 miles (+8,787)1 dangerous1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,015 miles
    Test number
    428650219708
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on front suspension legs.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass140,228 miles (+8,105)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    140,228 miles
    Test number
    462101568810
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on front suspension legs.
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear trailing arms, bushes deteriorated.

  8. Pass132,123 miles (+136)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    132,123 miles
    Test number
    377449065021
    • AdvisoryDeterioration to rear trailing arm bushes.
    • AdvisoryFront suspension legs, corrosion around coil spring seats.

  9. Fail131,987 miles (+8,927)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,987 miles
    Test number
    950428239899
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Shock absorber mounting bracket. (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Shock absorber mounting bracket. (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryDeterioration to rear trailing arm bushes.
    • AdvisoryFront suspension legs, corrosion around coil spring seats.

  10. Pass123,060 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    123,060 miles
    Test number
    897981326050
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  11. Fail123,060 miles (+9,545)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,060 miles
    Test number
    521041320912
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  12. Pass113,515 miles (+10,290)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    113,515 miles
    Test number
    309138973869

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass103,225 miles (+8,577)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    103,225 miles
    Test number
    749638464261
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  14. Pass94,648 miles (+8,946)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    94,648 miles
    Test number
    408295813363
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  15. Pass85,702 miles (+10,104)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    85,702 miles
    Test number
    306484112377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass75,598 miles (+8,562)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    75,598 miles
    Test number
    419546411490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass67,036 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    67,036 miles
    Test number
    410936410356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail67,036 miles (+12,838)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,036 miles
    Test number
    492856610478
    • Repaired at testBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  19. Pass54,198 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    54,198 miles
    Test number
    283275359349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail54,198 miles (+15,410)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,198 miles
    Test number
    490505459492
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  21. Pass38,788 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    38,788 miles
    Test number
    804750398259
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LC55 UHO

Does LC55 UHO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LC55 UHO expired on 24 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LC55 UHO?
The MOT on LC55 UHO expired on 24 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LC55 UHO done?
LC55 UHO was recorded at 171,538 miles at its MOT on 16 Sept 2022, an average of 9,539 miles a year.
Has LC55 UHO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC55 UHO has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on LC55 UHO 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 LC55 UHO find?
LC55 UHO passed its latest MOT on 16 Sept 2022 with 5 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear upper suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges, and 2 more.

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