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Saab 9-3

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 2,000 cc

LR55 OJSMOT history

LR55 OJS is a silver petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 30 Sept 2005. Its MOT expired on 4 Mar 2023 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 166,865 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Mar 2023.

LR55 OJS silver Saab 9-3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 4 Mar 2023
Mileage
166,865 mi
At MOT on 3 Mar 2023
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
10,228 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR55 OJS
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
30 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
3 Mar 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

LR55 OJS was last recorded at 166,865 miles on 3 Mar 2023, 6,426 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
160,439 miles · 4 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
6,426 miles
Average per year
10,228 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 166,865 miles
  • 2022 – 160,439 miles
  • 2021 – 153,120 miles
  • 2020 – 148,132 miles
  • 2018 – 138,147 miles
  • 2017 – 131,895 miles
  • 2016 – 131,605 miles
  • 2015 – 117,170 miles
  • 2014 – 99,803 miles
  • 2013 – 91,704 miles
  • 2012 – 76,630 miles
  • 2011 – 70,071 miles
  • 2010 – 51,771 miles
  • 2009 – 37,884 miles
  • 2008 – 20,974 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail166,865 miles
  • DangerousBrake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
  • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorStop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear clamp

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

23 tests since 27 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail166,865 miles (+6,426)3 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,865 miles
    Test number
    735709786075
    • DangerousBrake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorStop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass160,439 miles (+7)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    160,439 miles
    Test number
    889426321292
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear clamp (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  3. Fail160,432 miles (+7,312)2 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,432 miles
    Test number
    134791013670
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear clamp (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  4. Pass153,120 miles (+99)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    153,120 miles
    Test number
    793690331058
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail153,021 miles (+4,889)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,021 miles
    Test number
    665040251027
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  6. Pass148,132 miles (+15)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    148,132 miles
    Test number
    493814918931
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Fail148,117 miles (+9,970)1 major1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,117 miles
    Test number
    987975228681
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Pass138,147 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    138,147 miles
    Test number
    395987661879
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail138,147 miles (+6,252)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,147 miles
    Test number
    255706292873
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass131,895 miles (+290)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    131,895 miles
    Test number
    898953024475
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

  11. Pass131,605 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    131,605 miles
    Test number
    130270170579
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail131,605 miles (+14,435)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,605 miles
    Test number
    974548144602
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass117,170 miles (+17,367)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    117,170 miles
    Test number
    458863085162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass99,803 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    99,803 miles
    Test number
    707717004151
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Fail99,803 miles (+153)5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,803 miles
    Test number
    765157504194
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Fail99,650 miles (+7,946)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,650 miles
    Test number
    395832404183
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  17. Pass91,704 miles (+15,074)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    91,704 miles
    Test number
    796386103126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass76,630 miles (+6,559)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    76,630 miles
    Test number
    836031962046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass70,071 miles (+18,300)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    70,071 miles
    Test number
    968296961202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass51,771 miles (+13,887)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    51,771 miles
    Test number
    692752750250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass37,884 miles (+16,910)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    37,884 miles
    Test number
    451011979218
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  22. Pass20,974 miles (+5,131)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    20,974 miles
    Test number
    662936668273
    • NoteA) Nail in O/S/R Tyre ( tyre going flat ).

  23. Pass15,843 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2009
    Odometer
    15,843 miles
    Test number
    953998948167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR55 OJS

Does LR55 OJS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR55 OJS expired on 4 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR55 OJS?
The MOT on LR55 OJS expired on 4 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR55 OJS done?
LR55 OJS was recorded at 166,865 miles at its MOT on 3 Mar 2023, an average of 10,228 miles a year.
Has LR55 OJS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR55 OJS has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on LR55 OJS 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 OJS find?
LR55 OJS failed its latest MOT on 3 Mar 2023 with 3 dangerous defects, 4 major defects and 2 advisories: brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened front discs; nearside front brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick; offside rear tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, and 6 more.

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