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Saab 9-3

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 2,000 cc

LR55 VZZMOT history

LR55 VZZ is a blue petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 13 Oct 2005. Its MOT expired on 24 Feb 2024 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 145,072 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Feb 2023.

LR55 VZZ blue 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 24 Feb 2024
Mileage
145,072 mi
At MOT on 25 Feb 2023
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
8,134 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR55 VZZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
13 Oct 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Feb 2024
Latest MOT test
25 Feb 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR55 VZZ was last recorded at 145,072 miles on 25 Feb 2023, 694 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Feb 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
144,378 miles · 8 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
694 miles
Average per year
8,134 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 145,072 miles
  • 2022 – 144,378 miles
  • 2021 – 142,427 miles
  • 2020 – 142,362 miles
  • 2019 – 136,577 miles
  • 2018 – 126,301 miles
  • 2017 – 117,795 miles
  • 2016 – 110,547 miles
  • 2015 – 94,977 miles
  • 2014 – 82,099 miles
  • 2013 – 69,342 miles
  • 2012 – 53,486 miles
  • 2011 – 46,596 miles
  • 2010 – 41,255 miles
  • 2009 – 33,746 miles
  • 2008 – 27,938 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass145,072 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

24 tests since 1 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass145,072 miles (+694)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    145,072 miles
    Test number
    280960031249
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass144,378 miles (+1,951)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    144,378 miles
    Test number
    299908284308
    • AdvisoryExhaust Slightly Insecure
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass142,427 miles (+43)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    142,427 miles
    Test number
    954830692361
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail142,384 miles (+22)2 dangerous6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,384 miles
    Test number
    884644690238
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Fail142,362 miles (+5,785)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,362 miles
    Test number
    370563493327
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass136,577 miles (+10,276)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    136,577 miles
    Test number
    342719248428
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass126,301 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    126,301 miles
    Test number
    578285343900
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  8. Fail126,301 miles (+8,506)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,301 miles
    Test number
    669445039611
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  9. Pass117,795 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    117,795 miles
    Test number
    808257718606

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail117,795 miles (+7,248)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,795 miles
    Test number
    719349648588
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn on inner edge

  11. Pass110,547 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    110,547 miles
    Test number
    451031643005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail110,545 miles (+15,568)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,545 miles
    Test number
    796986729825
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass94,977 miles (+12,878)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    94,977 miles
    Test number
    373117302928

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass82,099 miles (+12,757)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    82,099 miles
    Test number
    285417144266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass69,342 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    69,342 miles
    Test number
    808784473210
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Fail69,342 miles (+15,856)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,342 miles
    Test number
    796024173294
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass53,486 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    53,486 miles
    Test number
    577907942259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail53,485 miles (+6,889)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,485 miles
    Test number
    525097142263
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  19. Pass46,596 miles (+69)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    46,596 miles
    Test number
    928513691260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail46,527 miles (+5,272)1 failure2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,527 miles
    Test number
    945160491221
    • FailureOffside Front Upper coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

  21. Pass41,255 miles (+7,509)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    41,255 miles
    Test number
    960146080246
    • 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)

  22. Fail33,746 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,746 miles
    Test number
    313874769486
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

  23. Pass33,746 miles (+5,808)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    33,746 miles
    Test number
    562854769242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass27,938 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    27,938 miles
    Test number
    171285978282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR55 VZZ

Does LR55 VZZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR55 VZZ expired on 24 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR55 VZZ?
The MOT on LR55 VZZ expired on 24 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR55 VZZ done?
LR55 VZZ was recorded at 145,072 miles at its MOT on 25 Feb 2023, an average of 8,134 miles a year.
Has LR55 VZZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR55 VZZ has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Feb 2021.
Has the mileage on LR55 VZZ 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 VZZ find?
LR55 VZZ passed its latest MOT on 25 Feb 2023 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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