GBLV55DHP

SAAB 9-3

2006 · GREY · DIESEL · 188,873 mi

● Taxed · due 2027-10-01● MOT Valid · exp 2027-09-27● ULEZ Non-Compliant

MOT History — 22 tests · 16 passed · 6 failed

PASS28 September 2026

188,873 mi

ADVISORYFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
ADVISORYFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

FAIL25 September 2026

188,871 mi

MAJORNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective glass misted to excess (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
MAJOROffside Headlamp lens seriously defective glass misted to excess (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
ADVISORYFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
ADVISORYFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
MAJOROffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

PASS2 November 2023

186,843 mi

FAIL31 October 2023

186,841 mi

MINOROffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
MAJORNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
MAJOROffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
MAJORNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
MAJOROffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
MAJORPower steering component leaking Oil leaking from steering rack. (2.1.5 (a))
MAJOROffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
MAJORNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

PASS13 October 2022

183,129 mi

MINORNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
MINOROffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORYPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

PASS28 September 2021

177,821 mi

ADVISORYPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Power steering rack area. (2.1.5 (a))
ADVISORYNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
ADVISORYOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

FAIL28 September 2021

177,817 mi

ADVISORYPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Power steering rack area. (2.1.5 (a))
ADVISORYNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
ADVISORYOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
MAJORExhaust emissions exceed default limit of 0.7m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

PASS1 October 2020

174,622 mi

ADVISORYNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORYService brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
ADVISORYOffside Rear brake caliper clip missing
ADVISORYOffside Rear brake calliper clip missing
ADVISORYPower steering component has slight seepage from a component rack area (2.1.5 (a))

PASS25 March 2019

168,306 mi

PASS6 April 2018

163,552 mi

FAIL6 April 2018

163,522 mi

FAILOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
FAILFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

PASS30 March 2017

158,572 mi

PASS19 April 2016

153,154 mi

FAIL19 April 2016

153,154 mi

FAILNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

PASS15 April 2015

146,634 mi

PASS2 April 2014

140,577 mi

USER ENTEREDUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
USER ENTEREDEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

PASS3 April 2013

134,579 mi

ADVISORYNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
USER ENTEREDUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
USER ENTEREDEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

PASS4 April 2012

127,645 mi

ADVISORYNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

FAIL4 April 2012

127,645 mi

PRSNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
FAILOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
ADVISORYNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

PASS1 April 2011

116,134 mi

ADVISORYNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORYOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

PASS2 February 2010

88,353 mi

PASS13 February 2009

64,003 mi

ADVISORYOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle Details Official

Make: SAAB
Model: 9-3
Colour: GREY
Fuel type: DIESEL
Engine: 1,910 cc
Year: 2006
First registered: 2006-02
CO₂ emissions: 199 g/km
Tax due: 2027-10-01
MOT expiry: 2027-09-27
Recorded mileage: 188,873 mi

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