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Saab 9-3

Blue · Diesel · 2007 · 1,910 cc

P555 MDLMOT history

P555 MDL is a blue diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 20 Nov 2007. Its MOT expired on 8 Sept 2023 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 140,001 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Sept 2022.

P555 MDL blue Saab 9-3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 8 Sept 2023
Mileage
140,001 mi
At MOT on 9 Sept 2022
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,547 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P555 MDL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,910 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
20 Nov 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
9 Sept 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

P555 MDL was last recorded at 140,001 miles on 9 Sept 2022, 5,025 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Sept 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,976 miles · 9 Sept 2021
Between the last two tests
5,025 miles
Average per year
5,547 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 140,001 miles
  • 2021 – 134,976 miles
  • 2020 – 127,318 miles
  • 2019 – 113,879 miles
  • 2018 – 113,205 miles
  • 2017 – 107,141 miles
  • 2016 – 102,636 miles
  • 2015 – 99,041 miles
  • 2014 – 96,902 miles
  • 2013 – 90,787 miles
  • 2012 – 86,767 miles
  • 2011 – 81,546 miles
  • 2010 – 74,136 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,001 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018

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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Rear trailing arm bushes slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

17 tests since 25 Oct 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass140,001 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    140,001 miles
    Test number
    469180803559
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Fail139,999 miles (+5,023)4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,999 miles
    Test number
    450061649287
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass134,976 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    134,976 miles
    Test number
    890601873712
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear trailing arm bushes slightly deteriorated
  4. Fail134,973 miles (+7,655)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,973 miles
    Test number
    934186118351
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear trailing arm bushes slightly deteriorated
  5. Pass127,318 miles (+13,439)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    127,318 miles
    Test number
    276224858891
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Pass113,879 miles (+674)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    113,879 miles
    Test number
    185307585426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass113,205 miles (+6,064)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    113,205 miles
    Test number
    534675964238
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass107,141 miles (+4,505)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    107,141 miles
    Test number
    596538298511

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass102,636 miles (+3,595)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    102,636 miles
    Test number
    699516269942

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass99,041 miles (+2,139)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    99,041 miles
    Test number
    878910439991

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass96,902 miles (+6,115)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    96,902 miles
    Test number
    966817204328
    • NoteFront tyres close to limit. (reading 2.5mm).
  12. Pass90,787 miles (+4,020)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    90,787 miles
    Test number
    629000213324
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  13. Pass86,767 miles (+5,221)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    86,767 miles
    Test number
    886597112382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail81,546 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,546 miles
    Test number
    547460701356
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  15. Pass81,546 miles (+7,410)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    81,546 miles
    Test number
    709320001394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail74,136 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,136 miles
    Test number
    142458590211
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront discs slightly worn
  17. Pass74,136 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    74,136 miles
    Test number
    230338990289
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront discs slightly worn

Questions about P555 MDL

Does P555 MDL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on P555 MDL expired on 8 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on P555 MDL?
The MOT on P555 MDL expired on 8 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has P555 MDL done?
P555 MDL was recorded at 140,001 miles at its MOT on 9 Sept 2022, an average of 5,547 miles a year.
Has P555 MDL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P555 MDL has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on P555 MDL 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 P555 MDL find?
P555 MDL passed its latest MOT on 9 Sept 2022 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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