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LB55CWL
2005 SAAB 9-3
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 2790cc
General Information
- Registration LB55CWL
- Manufacturer SAAB
- Model 9-3
- Year 2005
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2790cc
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- Expires 14 Sep 2026
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
24
Total Tests
17
Passes
7
Failures
70.83%
Pass Rate
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65 Total Defects Recorded
12 Sep 2025
Pass
Mileage: 82,574 MI
Expiry date: 14 Sep 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Alloy wheel rim slightly damaged
- Headlamp switch slightly loose
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
6 Sep 2024
Pass
Mileage: 80,477 MI
Expiry date: 14 Sep 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Headlamp switch slightly loose
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Rear Tyre valve damaged/corroded
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
6 Sep 2024
Fail
Mileage: 80,477 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Rear Tyre valve damaged/corroded
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Headlamp switch slightly loose
15 Sep 2023
Pass
Mileage: 78,447 MI
Expiry date: 14 Sep 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
7 Jul 2023
Fail
Mileage: 78,286 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel Brake pedal going to floor (1.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge stepped (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
28 Jul 2022
Pass
Mileage: 73,703 MI
Expiry date: 9 Aug 2023 7 Jun 202626 Jul 2022
Fail
Mileage: 73,703 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
26 Jul 2021
Pass
Mileage: 66,750 MI
Expiry date: 9 Aug 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- n/s/ f wheel damaged
19 Jul 2021
Fail
Mileage: 66,657 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- n/s/ f wheel damaged
10 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 61,131 MI
Expiry date: 9 Aug 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front wheel damaged
7 Aug 2020
Fail
Mileage: 61,131 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front wheel damaged
31 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 51,227 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2020 7 Jun 202621 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 50,591 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2018 7 Jun 202621 Nov 2017
Fail
Mileage: 50,590 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
15 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 48,116 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- Nearside steering rack arm inner joint slight play
17 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 45,466 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Sill covers fitted
18 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 41,549 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
18 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 37,561 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2014 7 Jun 202620 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 34,226 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2013 7 Jun 202625 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 30,829 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2012 7 Jun 202624 Nov 2011
Fail
Mileage: 30,813 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
17 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 25,907 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2011 7 Jun 202623 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 21,852 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2010 7 Jun 202610 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 15,912 MI
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LB55CWL was registered on 2005-11-30
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