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Saab 9-3

Grey · Petrol · 2004 · 1,998 cc

LA04 CWCMOT history

LA04 CWC is a grey petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 16 Jun 2004. Its MOT expired on 21 Apr 2026 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 54,265 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Apr 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Apr 2026
Mileage
54,265 mi
At MOT on 27 Apr 2026
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,079 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA04 CWC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
16 Jun 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Apr 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LA04 CWC was last recorded at 54,265 miles on 27 Apr 2026, 2,460 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
51,805 miles · 22 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
2,460 miles
Average per year
2,079 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 54,265 miles
  • 2025 – 51,805 miles
  • 2024 – 50,940 miles
  • 2023 – 49,556 miles
  • 2022 – 48,822 miles
  • 2021 – 48,026 miles
  • 2020 – 47,021 miles
  • 2019 – 42,049 miles
  • 2018 – 35,622 miles
  • 2017 – 29,274 miles
  • 2016 – 26,333 miles
  • 2014 – 25,531 miles
  • 2012 – 23,573 miles
  • 2011 – 22,628 miles
  • 2010 – 21,008 miles
  • 2009 – 19,613 miles
  • 2008 – 16,241 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail54,265 miles
  • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
  • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

What MOT failures mean

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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

26 tests since 11 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail54,265 miles (+2,460)2 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,265 miles
    Test number
    405996520266
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

  2. Pass51,805 miles12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    51,805 miles
    Test number
    320034060057
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront brake caliper creaking when foot brake applied
    • AdvisoryOffside Front strut casing corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear shocker casings corroded
    • AdvisoryExhaust parts corroded
    • AdvisoryFuel filter corroded

  3. Fail51,805 miles (+865)1 dangerous4 major1 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,805 miles
    Test number
    108799900832
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront brake caliper creaking when foot brake applied
    • AdvisoryOffside Front strut casing corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear shocker casings corroded
    • AdvisoryExhaust parts corroded
    • AdvisoryFuel filter corroded

  4. Pass50,940 miles (+1,384)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    50,940 miles
    Test number
    644752212748
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass49,556 miles (+734)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    49,556 miles
    Test number
    920082947823

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass48,822 miles (+796)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    48,822 miles
    Test number
    462390028923
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass48,026 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    48,026 miles
    Test number
    704215109720

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail48,023 miles (+1,002)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,023 miles
    Test number
    739543535990
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass47,021 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    47,021 miles
    Test number
    424673277699
    • 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))

  10. Fail47,020 miles (+4,971)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,020 miles
    Test number
    328008170487
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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))

  11. Pass42,049 miles (+6,427)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    42,049 miles
    Test number
    813842518879

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass35,622 miles (+6,348)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    35,622 miles
    Test number
    813935349791
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

  13. Pass29,274 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    29,274 miles
    Test number
    185613892948

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail29,274 miles (+2,941)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,274 miles
    Test number
    755293784826
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  15. Pass26,333 miles (+802)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    26,333 miles
    Test number
    642653906931

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail25,531 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,531 miles
    Test number
    409500254322
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  17. Pass25,531 miles (+624)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    25,531 miles
    Test number
    676310654321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass24,907 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    24,907 miles
    Test number
    307113004092
    • NoteN/s/f tyre is cut
    • NoteO/s/f tyre is deterated

  19. Fail24,907 miles (+1,334)1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,907 miles
    Test number
    388493504071
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre is cut
    • NoteN/s/r tyre is deterated
    • NoteO/s/f tyre is deterated

  20. Pass23,573 miles (+945)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    23,573 miles
    Test number
    176475132336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass22,628 miles (+1,620)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    22,628 miles
    Test number
    246420941332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass21,008 miles (+1,395)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    21,008 miles
    Test number
    450393640477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass19,613 miles (+1,514)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    19,613 miles
    Test number
    804357819328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass18,099 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    18,099 miles
    Test number
    640252919071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail18,099 miles (+1,858)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,099 miles
    Test number
    634082619021
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  26. Pass16,241 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    16,241 miles
    Test number
    423701618026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA04 CWC

Does LA04 CWC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LA04 CWC expired on 21 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LA04 CWC?
The MOT on LA04 CWC expired on 21 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LA04 CWC done?
LA04 CWC was recorded at 54,265 miles at its MOT on 27 Apr 2026, an average of 2,079 miles a year.
Has LA04 CWC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA04 CWC has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LA04 CWC 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 LA04 CWC find?
LA04 CWC failed its latest MOT on 27 Apr 2026 with 2 dangerous defects and 3 major defects: nearside rear brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick; offside rear brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick; nearside headlamp light intensity severely reduced, and 2 more.

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