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Saab 9-3

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 2,000 cc

LR55 VZSMOT history

LR55 VZS is a black petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 13 Oct 2005. Its MOT expired on 18 Oct 2023 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 132,576 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Oct 2022.

LR55 VZS black 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
132,576 mi
At MOT on 5 Oct 2022
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,682 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR55 VZS
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
13 Oct 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
5 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR55 VZS was last recorded at 132,576 miles on 5 Oct 2022, 5,062 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Oct 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,514 miles · 19 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
5,062 miles
Average per year
5,682 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 132,576 miles
  • 2021 – 127,514 miles
  • 2020 – 123,690 miles
  • 2019 – 119,769 miles
  • 2018 – 117,161 miles
  • 2017 – 112,949 miles
  • 2015 – 109,293 miles
  • 2014 – 104,781 miles
  • 2013 – 96,581 miles
  • 2012 – 87,108 miles
  • 2011 – 77,813 miles
  • 2010 – 71,762 miles
  • 2009 – 63,293 miles
  • 2008 – 53,155 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,576 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (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.

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass132,576 miles (+5,062)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    132,576 miles
    Test number
    187023644805
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass127,514 miles (+3,824)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    127,514 miles
    Test number
    982619987849
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass123,690 miles (+3,921)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    123,690 miles
    Test number
    884719282889
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both weathered (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated wishbone (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside washer jet weak..
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play .. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass119,769 miles (+2,608)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    119,769 miles
    Test number
    585309306270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass117,161 miles (+4,212)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    117,161 miles
    Test number
    438739825634

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass112,949 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    112,949 miles
    Test number
    210258339285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail112,949 miles (+3,656)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,949 miles
    Test number
    122409325736
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  8. Pass109,293 miles (+4,512)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    109,293 miles
    Test number
    373573520151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass104,781 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    104,781 miles
    Test number
    406929604464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail104,781 miles (+8,200)9 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,781 miles
    Test number
    379890904344
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass96,581 miles (+9,473)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    96,581 miles
    Test number
    776880733340
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  12. Pass87,108 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    87,108 miles
    Test number
    326479012307
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteFront and rear discs worn and lipped.

  13. Fail87,108 miles (+9,295)2 failures1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,108 miles
    Test number
    499588312379
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteFront and rear discs worn and lipped.

  14. Pass77,813 miles (+6,051)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    77,813 miles
    Test number
    849510681251
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  15. Pass71,762 miles (+8,469)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    71,762 miles
    Test number
    732782780257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass63,293 miles (+10,138)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    63,293 miles
    Test number
    512737789243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass53,155 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    53,155 miles
    Test number
    710657488268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR55 VZS

Does LR55 VZS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR55 VZS expired on 18 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR55 VZS?
The MOT on LR55 VZS 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 LR55 VZS done?
LR55 VZS was recorded at 132,576 miles at its MOT on 5 Oct 2022, an average of 5,682 miles a year.
Has LR55 VZS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR55 VZS has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Apr 2017.
Has the mileage on LR55 VZS 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 VZS find?
LR55 VZS passed its latest MOT on 5 Oct 2022 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front lower suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front suspension component ball joint has slight play, and 1 more.

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