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LA55DDU
2006 SAAB 9-3
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1910cc
General Information
- Registration LA55DDU
- Manufacturer SAAB
- Model 9-3
- Year 2006
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1910cc
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- Expired 26 Sep 2025
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
24
Total Tests
15
Passes
9
Failures
62.5%
Pass Rate
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78 Total Defects Recorded
27 Sep 2024
Pass
Mileage: 131,444 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
2 Sep 2023
Pass
Mileage: 121,481 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- All x 4 brake discs corroded
- Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()
- Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
- Steering column deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))
- Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both sides rear and front (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))
31 Aug 2023
Fail
Mileage: 121,478 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()
- Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- All x 4 brake discs corroded
- Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
- Steering column deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))
- Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both sides rear and front (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))
30 Nov 2022
Fail
Mileage: 119,444 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
31 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 111,061 MI
Expiry date: 30 Dec 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush as slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush as slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
30 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 90,814 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- undertrays fitted
14 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 80,309 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
14 Jun 2019
Fail
Mileage: 80,308 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
6 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 73,219 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jul 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise radial crack running around the inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
6 Jun 2018
Fail
Mileage: 73,219 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise radial crack running around the inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
5 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 67,778 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jul 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Engine management light came on jurying test and went out after restart. Advise a diagnostic check
- Offside indicator repeater lens cover missing
5 Jul 2017
Fail
Mileage: 67,778 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside indicator repeater lens cover missing
- Engine management light came on jurying test and went out after restart. Advise a diagnostic check
1 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 59,408 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2017 6 Jun 20263 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 49,390 MI
Expiry date: 2 Feb 2016 6 Jun 20264 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 42,873 MI
Expiry date: 3 Mar 2015 6 Jun 202612 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 38,507 MI
Expiry date: 11 Feb 2014 6 Jun 202630 Dec 2011
Pass
Mileage: 33,473 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jan 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
30 Dec 2011
Fail
Mileage: 33,473 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
- Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
4 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 29,325 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jan 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
4 Jan 2011
Fail
Mileage: 29,325 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
29 Dec 2009
Fail
Mileage: 26,757 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
29 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 26,757 MI
Expiry date: 28 Dec 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
24 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 23,854 MI
Expiry date: 23 Dec 2009 6 Jun 202622 Dec 2008
Fail
Mileage: 23,854 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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LA55DDU was registered on 2006-01-31
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