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Saab 9-3

Blue · Petrol · 2006 · 1,998 cc

LS55 FJCMOT history

LS55 FJC is a blue petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 25 Jan 2006. Its MOT expired on 4 Nov 2023 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 97,023 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Oct 2022.

LS55 FJC 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 4 Nov 2023
Mileage
97,023 mi
At MOT on 27 Oct 2022
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,820 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 FJC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
25 Jan 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
27 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 FJC was last recorded at 97,023 miles on 27 Oct 2022, 1,092 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,931 miles · 5 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
1,092 miles
Average per year
4,820 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 97,023 miles
  • 2021 – 95,931 miles
  • 2020 – 94,843 miles
  • 2019 – 91,023 miles
  • 2018 – 83,692 miles
  • 2017 – 79,015 miles
  • 2016 – 74,685 miles
  • 2015 – 69,583 miles
  • 2014 – 63,677 miles
  • 2013 – 57,224 miles
  • 2012 – 52,438 miles
  • 2011 – 44,722 miles
  • 2010 – 38,471 miles
  • 2009 – 30,842 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,023 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering system slightly rough top suspension mount (2.1.1 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryBoth rear light units damaged

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.

  • Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault

    Failure4 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Exhaust centre flexi worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load Clasp housing (5.2.4a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Various front bumper damage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2016

Full MOT history

21 tests since 2 Feb 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,023 miles1 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    97,023 miles
    Test number
    852342333144
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering system slightly rough top suspension mount (2.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear light units damaged

  2. Fail97,023 miles (+1,092)7 major1 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,023 miles
    Test number
    279541301406
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering system slightly rough top suspension mount (2.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear light units damaged

  3. Pass95,931 miles (+1,088)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    95,931 miles
    Test number
    484564946147
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Top mount noisy in rotation but not rough or any excessive play
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass94,843 miles (+3,820)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    94,843 miles
    Test number
    645221672203
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Top mounting noisy in rotation but not rough or any excessive play.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass91,023 miles (+7,331)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    91,023 miles
    Test number
    178963728010
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering system slightly rough Top mount (2.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass83,692 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    83,692 miles
    Test number
    312664610643
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

  7. Fail83,692 miles (+4,677)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,692 miles
    Test number
    869285272609
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

  8. Pass79,015 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    79,015 miles
    Test number
    932161959690
    • AdvisoryExhaust centre flexi worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load Clasp housing (5.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryVarious front bumper damage

  9. Fail79,015 miles (+4,330)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,015 miles
    Test number
    414618877378
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust centre flexi worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load Clasp housing (5.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryVarious front bumper damage

  10. Pass74,685 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    74,685 miles
    Test number
    842881670228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail74,685 miles (+5,102)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,685 miles
    Test number
    887035953776
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' Sat nav (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass69,583 miles3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    69,583 miles
    Test number
    208087305436
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteFront splitter damaged on o/s. wires hanging loose but unlikely to get caught by wheel
    • NoteN/s/f tyre has cut on sidewall and is badly perished

  13. Fail69,583 miles (+5,906)1 failure3 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,583 miles
    Test number
    188237105182
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteFront splitter damaged on o/s. wires hanging loose but unlikely to get caught by wheel
    • NoteN/s/f tyre has cut on sidewall and is badly perished
    • NoteN/s/r tyre has cut in tread area

  14. Pass63,677 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    63,677 miles
    Test number
    425882314148
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  15. Fail63,677 miles (+6,453)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,677 miles
    Test number
    707838794041
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  16. Pass57,224 miles (+4,786)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    57,224 miles
    Test number
    218935513126
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass52,438 miles (+7,716)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    52,438 miles
    Test number
    625957812164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass44,722 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    44,722 miles
    Test number
    165497811484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail44,722 miles (+6,251)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,722 miles
    Test number
    976157311088
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass38,471 miles (+7,629)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    38,471 miles
    Test number
    450526720089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass30,842 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    30,842 miles
    Test number
    473873039039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS55 FJC

Does LS55 FJC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS55 FJC expired on 4 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS55 FJC?
The MOT on LS55 FJC expired on 4 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS55 FJC done?
LS55 FJC was recorded at 97,023 miles at its MOT on 27 Oct 2022, an average of 4,820 miles a year.
Has LS55 FJC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 FJC has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on LS55 FJC 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 LS55 FJC find?
LS55 FJC passed its latest MOT on 27 Oct 2022 with 1 minor defect and 13 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively, and 11 more.

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