
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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
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.
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))
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))
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
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
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))
Pass113,879 miles (+674)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 113,879 miles
- Test number
- 185307585426
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
Pass107,141 miles (+4,505)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 107,141 miles
- Test number
- 596538298511
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass102,636 miles (+3,595)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 102,636 miles
- Test number
- 699516269942
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass99,041 miles (+2,139)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 99,041 miles
- Test number
- 878910439991
No defects or advisories recorded.
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).
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)
Pass86,767 miles (+5,221)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 86,767 miles
- Test number
- 886597112382
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass81,546 miles (+7,410)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 81,546 miles
- Test number
- 709320001394
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
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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