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Saab 9-3

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 1,910 cc

LR55 WAEMOT history

LR55 WAE is a black diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 11 Nov 2005. Its MOT expired on 16 Dec 2023 and it has passed 15 of 16 MOT tests, with 150,096 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Dec 2022.

LR55 WAE black Saab 9-3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 16 Dec 2023
Mileage
150,096 mi
At MOT on 16 Dec 2022
MOT tests
16
15 passed · 1 failed
Per year
4,576 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR55 WAE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,910 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
11 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
16 Dec 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR55 WAE was last recorded at 150,096 miles on 16 Dec 2022, 3,809 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Dec 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
146,287 miles · 1 Dec 2021
Between the last two tests
3,809 miles
Average per year
4,576 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 150,096 miles
  • 2021 – 146,287 miles
  • 2020 – 142,925 miles
  • 2019 – 139,616 miles
  • 2018 – 135,546 miles
  • 2017 – 130,113 miles
  • 2016 – 127,606 miles
  • 2015 – 124,089 miles
  • 2014 – 121,655 miles
  • 2013 – 118,107 miles
  • 2012 – 113,945 miles
  • 2011 – 105,253 miles
  • 2010 – 98,324 miles
  • 2009 – 90,090 miles
  • 2008 – 85,534 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass150,096 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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 light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

16 tests since 6 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass150,096 miles (+3,809)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    150,096 miles
    Test number
    332414807680
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  2. Pass146,287 miles (+3,362)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    146,287 miles
    Test number
    192633201232
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. Pass142,925 miles (+3,309)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    142,925 miles
    Test number
    160676741505
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (D) bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass139,616 miles (+4,070)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    139,616 miles
    Test number
    894095732906
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play upper arm (hub to sub frame) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play upper arm (hub to sub frame) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass135,546 miles (+5,433)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    135,546 miles
    Test number
    140716124011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass130,113 miles (+2,507)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    130,113 miles
    Test number
    786482309926

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass127,606 miles (+3,517)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    127,606 miles
    Test number
    992783274292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass124,089 miles (+2,434)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    124,089 miles
    Test number
    541302141636

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass121,655 miles (+3,548)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    121,655 miles
    Test number
    888249814310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass118,107 miles (+4,162)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    118,107 miles
    Test number
    858252013310
    • NoteClutch bearing noisey
    • NoteCorrosion to brake discs
    • NoteKerb damage to alloys
    • NoteSills coverd by plastic and engine under tray fitted
  11. Pass113,945 miles (+8,692)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    113,945 miles
    Test number
    429468102336
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  12. Pass105,253 miles (+6,929)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    105,253 miles
    Test number
    377255501397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass98,324 miles (+264)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    98,324 miles
    Test number
    180160920364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail98,060 miles (+7,970)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,060 miles
    Test number
    271486610342
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
  15. Pass90,090 miles (+4,556)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    90,090 miles
    Test number
    491723719458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass85,534 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    85,534 miles
    Test number
    421151018494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR55 WAE

Does LR55 WAE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR55 WAE expired on 16 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR55 WAE?
The MOT on LR55 WAE expired on 16 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR55 WAE done?
LR55 WAE was recorded at 150,096 miles at its MOT on 16 Dec 2022, an average of 4,576 miles a year.
Has LR55 WAE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR55 WAE has failed 1 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Nov 2010.
Has the mileage on LR55 WAE 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 WAE find?
LR55 WAE passed its latest MOT on 16 Dec 2022 with 1 minor defect and 8 advisories: nearside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 6 more.

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