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2006 SAAB 9-3
General Information
- Registration LA55GVU
- Manufacturer SAAB
- Model 9-3
- Year 2006
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1910cc
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- Expired 11 Apr 2023
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
12 Apr 2022
Pass
Mileage: 184,138 MI
Expiry date: 11 Apr 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
12 Dec 2019
Pass
Mileage: 179,742 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jan 2021 12 Jun 20265 Dec 2019
Fail
Mileage: 179,742 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front tyre wearing at inner tread and shredding treads
- both offside and nearside rear lower front suspension arms outer covers deteriorating
- Rear number plate lights are dull
- Offside Rear tyre cracking between outer tread and side wall
11 Dec 2018
Pass
Mileage: 176,540 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jan 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- exhaust front rubber exhaust hangers deteriorating
- slight play at central lower steering universal joint
- slight chip in centre of front windscreen
- both offside and nearside front brake hose ferruls corroding
10 Dec 2018
Fail
Mileage: 176,540 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users fuel filter (8.4.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- exhaust front rubber exhaust hangers deteriorating
- slight play at central lower steering universal joint
- slight chip in centre of front windscreen
- both offside and nearside front brake hose ferruls corroding
4 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 172,582 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jan 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- oil leak
30 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 165,120 MI
Expiry date: 3 Dec 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- front exhaust flexi pipe corroded and deteriorating
- slight damage at outer sidewall off nearside front tyre
30 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 157,970 MI
Expiry date: 3 Dec 2016 12 Jun 202630 Nov 2015
Fail
Mileage: 157,970 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
4 Dec 2014
Pass
Mileage: 148,480 MI
Expiry date: 3 Dec 2015 12 Jun 20264 Dec 2014
Fail
Mileage: 148,480 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
8 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 145,589 MI
Expiry date: 6 Aug 2015 12 Jun 202626 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 137,633 MI
Expiry date: 6 Aug 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
26 Jul 2013
Fail
Mileage: 137,633 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
7 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 126,835 MI
Expiry date: 6 Aug 2013 12 Jun 202627 Jul 2012
Fail
Mileage: 126,350 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
5 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 113,893 MI
Expiry date: 4 Aug 2012 12 Jun 20267 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 103,026 MI
Expiry date: 6 Sep 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
19 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 99,721 MI
Expiry date: 19 Mar 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
20 Mar 2009
Pass
Mileage: 86,348 MI
Expiry date: 19 Mar 2010 12 Jun 202620 Mar 2009
Fail
Mileage: 86,348 MI
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LA55GVU was registered on 2006-01-30
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