
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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))
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.
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))
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))
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))
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))
Pass135,546 miles (+5,433)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 135,546 miles
- Test number
- 140716124011
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass130,113 miles (+2,507)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 130,113 miles
- Test number
- 786482309926
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass127,606 miles (+3,517)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 127,606 miles
- Test number
- 992783274292
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass124,089 miles (+2,434)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 124,089 miles
- Test number
- 541302141636
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass121,655 miles (+3,548)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 121,655 miles
- Test number
- 888249814310
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
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)
Pass105,253 miles (+6,929)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 105,253 miles
- Test number
- 377255501397
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass98,324 miles (+264)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 98,324 miles
- Test number
- 180160920364
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass90,090 miles (+4,556)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 90,090 miles
- Test number
- 491723719458
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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