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Saab 9-3

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 2,000 cc

LL05 ASUMOT history

LL05 ASU is a silver petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 29 Jul 2005. Its MOT expired on 22 Oct 2023 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 138,920 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Oct 2022.

LL05 ASU silver 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 22 Oct 2023
Mileage
138,920 mi
At MOT on 19 Oct 2022
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,431 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL05 ASU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
29 Jul 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
19 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL05 ASU was last recorded at 138,920 miles on 19 Oct 2022, 12,871 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Sept 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 23 Sept 2021: 12,648 miles, lower than 117,892 miles on 16 Oct 2020.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,049 miles · 23 Sept 2021
Between the last two tests
12,871 miles
Average per year
8,431 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 138,920 miles
  • 2021 – 126,049 miles
  • 2020 – 117,892 miles
  • 2019 – 110,030 miles
  • 2018 – 103,271 miles
  • 2017 – 97,183 miles
  • 2016 – 85,349 miles
  • 2015 – 72,013 miles
  • 2014 – 64,343 miles
  • 2013 – 52,519 miles
  • 2012 – 47,445 miles
  • 2011 – 37,429 miles
  • 2010 – 30,870 miles
  • 2009 – 24,077 miles
  • 2008 – 18,813 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,920 miles
  • AdvisoryCovers and Shields fitted
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear 215/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both rear upper suspension arms have slight play, marked in yellow chalk. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass138,920 miles (+12,871)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    138,920 miles
    Test number
    960063899121
    • AdvisoryCovers and Shields fitted
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear 215/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both rear upper suspension arms have slight play, marked in yellow chalk. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass126,049 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    126,049 miles
    Test number
    608235767501
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail12,648 miles (-105,244)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,648 miles
    Test number
    197331082332
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass117,892 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    117,892 miles
    Test number
    862899418137
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail117,892 miles (+7,862)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,892 miles
    Test number
    416390019551
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass110,030 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    110,030 miles
    Test number
    331212313344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail110,030 miles (+6,759)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,030 miles
    Test number
    895671144591
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Inner (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Outer (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Outer (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

  8. Pass103,271 miles (+6,088)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    103,271 miles
    Test number
    105027185199
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass97,183 miles (+11,834)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    97,183 miles
    Test number
    708797559252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass85,349 miles (+13,336)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    85,349 miles
    Test number
    463087771458
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner (2.5.C.1a)

  11. Pass72,013 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    72,013 miles
    Test number
    906322759597
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner (2.5.C.1a)

  12. Fail72,013 miles (+7,670)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,013 miles
    Test number
    571934375761
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner (2.5.C.1a)

  13. Pass64,343 miles (+11,824)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    64,343 miles
    Test number
    138863584266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass52,519 miles (+5,074)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    52,519 miles
    Test number
    226964583456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass47,445 miles (+10,016)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    47,445 miles
    Test number
    628886002208
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAdvise:both rear tyres worn outer shape inner edges

  16. Pass37,429 miles (+6,559)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    37,429 miles
    Test number
    325379291173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass30,870 miles (+6,793)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    30,870 miles
    Test number
    270729480496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass24,077 miles (+5,264)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    24,077 miles
    Test number
    633965299194
    • NoteAdvise:front & rear no.plates fading slightly
    • NoteAdvise:wipers smear slightly

  19. Pass18,813 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    18,813 miles
    Test number
    490803808273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL05 ASU

Does LL05 ASU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL05 ASU expired on 22 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL05 ASU?
The MOT on LL05 ASU expired on 22 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL05 ASU done?
LL05 ASU was recorded at 138,920 miles at its MOT on 19 Oct 2022, an average of 8,431 miles a year.
Has LL05 ASU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL05 ASU has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Sept 2021.
Has the mileage on LL05 ASU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 23 Sept 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LL05 ASU find?
LL05 ASU passed its latest MOT on 19 Oct 2022 with 7 advisories: covers and shields fitted; front brake pad(s) wearing thin both front; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play, and 4 more.

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