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Saab 9-3

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 2,000 cc

LR55 EXFMOT history

LR55 EXF is a silver petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 29 Sept 2005. Its MOT expired on 1 Jan 2023 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 200,482 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Dec 2021.

LR55 EXF 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 1 Jan 2023
Mileage
200,482 mi
At MOT on 17 Dec 2021
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
13,165 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR55 EXF
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 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
17 Dec 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR55 EXF was last recorded at 200,482 miles on 17 Dec 2021, 2,253 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Dec 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
198,229 miles · 16 Dec 2020
Between the last two tests
2,253 miles
Average per year
13,165 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 200,482 miles
  • 2020 – 198,229 miles
  • 2019 – 191,626 miles
  • 2018 – 174,836 miles
  • 2017 – 161,329 miles
  • 2016 – 146,977 miles
  • 2015 – 129,614 miles
  • 2013 – 94,774 miles
  • 2012 – 80,327 miles
  • 2011 – 56,768 miles
  • 2010 – 41,075 miles
  • 2008 – 26,360 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass200,482 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 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.

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very low inside edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

22 tests since 25 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass200,482 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    200,482 miles
    Test number
    768398879920
    • MinorOffside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail200,473 miles (+2,244)1 dangerous1 major1 repaired2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    200,473 miles
    Test number
    177543220177
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass198,229 miles (+7)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    198,229 miles
    Test number
    372434910885
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very low inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very low inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail198,222 miles (+6,596)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,222 miles
    Test number
    307996945846
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very low inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very low inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass191,626 miles (+16,790)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    191,626 miles
    Test number
    828911679375
    • AdvisoryBoth front shock absorbers have slight corrosion
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on inner edges

  6. Pass174,836 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    174,836 miles
    Test number
    610348564573
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryBoth front shock absorber casings corroded
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs worn/lipped

  7. Fail174,836 miles (+13,507)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,836 miles
    Test number
    802786110797
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryBoth front shock absorber casings corroded
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs worn/lipped

  8. Pass161,329 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    161,329 miles
    Test number
    182313719092
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  9. Fail161,299 miles (+14,322)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,299 miles
    Test number
    836455556300
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper arm not operating (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Pass146,977 miles (+17,363)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    146,977 miles
    Test number
    456469651695

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass129,614 miles (+17,034)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    129,614 miles
    Test number
    810355621773

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass112,580 miles (+17,806)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    112,580 miles
    Test number
    605492405007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail94,774 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,774 miles
    Test number
    299735353374
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  14. Pass94,774 miles (+14,447)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    94,774 miles
    Test number
    456425953339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail80,327 miles2 repaired3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,327 miles
    Test number
    388876162346
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  16. Pass80,327 miles (+10,581)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    80,327 miles
    Test number
    717876862370
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  17. Fail69,746 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,746 miles
    Test number
    657231932015
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  18. Pass69,746 miles (+12,978)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    69,746 miles
    Test number
    768131032016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass56,768 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    56,768 miles
    Test number
    898431431065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail56,768 miles (+15,693)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,768 miles
    Test number
    238441831079
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass41,075 miles (+14,715)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    41,075 miles
    Test number
    134744530407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass26,360 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    26,360 miles
    Test number
    550699768252
    • NoteThree tyres low on tread

Questions about LR55 EXF

Does LR55 EXF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR55 EXF expired on 1 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR55 EXF?
The MOT on LR55 EXF expired on 1 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR55 EXF done?
LR55 EXF was recorded at 200,482 miles at its MOT on 17 Dec 2021, an average of 13,165 miles a year.
Has LR55 EXF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR55 EXF has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on LR55 EXF 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 LR55 EXF find?
LR55 EXF passed its latest MOT on 17 Dec 2021 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: offside rear rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside rear anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 1 more.

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