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Saab 9-3

Red · Petrol · 2003 · 1,985 cc

LB03 ETRMOT history

LB03 ETR is a red petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 30 May 2003. Its MOT is valid until 19 Jun 2027 and it has passed 7 of 10 MOT tests, with 36,465 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Jun 2027
Mileage
36,465 mi
At MOT on 20 Jun 2026
MOT tests
10
7 passed · 3 failed
Per year
600 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB03 ETR
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,985 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
30 May 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB03 ETR was last recorded at 36,465 miles on 20 Jun 2026, 609 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
35,856 miles · 14 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
609 miles
Average per year
600 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 36,465 miles
  • 2025 – 35,856 miles
  • 2024 – 35,414 miles
  • 2023 – 34,756 miles
  • 2022 – 33,614 miles
  • 2011 – 33,597 miles
  • 2007 – 25,094 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass36,465 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edges balding (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022

What MOT advisories 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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Eml light on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

10 tests since 12 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass36,465 miles (+609)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    36,465 miles
    Test number
    847336343001
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edges balding (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  2. Pass35,856 miles (+442)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    35,856 miles
    Test number
    552223474196
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  3. Pass35,414 miles (+658)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    35,414 miles
    Test number
    525555291230
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  4. Pass34,756 miles (+30)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    34,756 miles
    Test number
    214823354482
    • AdvisoryEml light on
  5. Fail34,726 miles (+1,112)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,726 miles
    Test number
    799489723257
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEml light on
  6. Pass33,614 miles (+17)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    33,614 miles
    Test number
    478310937431
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  7. Fail33,597 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,597 miles
    Test number
    445216711166
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  8. Pass33,597 miles (+8,503)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    33,597 miles
    Test number
    586146911117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass25,094 miles (+41)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    25,094 miles
    Test number
    914924867143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail25,053 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,053 miles
    Test number
    963313867109
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Questions about LB03 ETR

Does LB03 ETR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB03 ETR is valid until 19 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB03 ETR?
The MOT on LB03 ETR is valid until 19 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB03 ETR done?
LB03 ETR was recorded at 36,465 miles at its MOT on 20 Jun 2026, an average of 600 miles a year.
Has LB03 ETR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB03 ETR has failed 3 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on LB03 ETR 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 LB03 ETR find?
LB03 ETR passed its latest MOT on 20 Jun 2026 with 3 advisories: front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edges balding; oil leak, but not excessive; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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