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Saab 9-3

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,988 cc

LB03 ETZMOT history

LB03 ETZ is a black petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 16 Jun 2003. Its MOT expired on 5 Jul 2025 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 124,876 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jul 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 5 Jul 2025
Mileage
124,876 mi
At MOT on 5 Jul 2024
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,474 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB03 ETZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,988 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
16 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
5 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB03 ETZ was last recorded at 124,876 miles on 5 Jul 2024, 3,260 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jun 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,616 miles · 23 Jun 2023
Between the last two tests
3,260 miles
Average per year
5,474 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 124,876 miles
  • 2023 – 121,616 miles
  • 2022 – 118,185 miles
  • 2021 – 115,002 miles
  • 2020 – 111,308 miles
  • 2019 – 108,227 miles
  • 2018 – 104,764 miles
  • 2017 – 100,706 miles
  • 2016 – 95,315 miles
  • 2015 – 89,918 miles
  • 2014 – 79,474 miles
  • 2013 – 73,712 miles
  • 2012 – 68,049 miles
  • 2011 – 62,382 miles
  • 2010 – 57,137 miles
  • 2009 – 48,314 miles
  • 2008 – 41,006 miles
  • 2007 – 32,634 miles
  • 2006 – 25,901 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,876 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2013

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

26 tests since 6 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,876 miles (+3,260)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    124,876 miles
    Test number
    227343243352
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass121,616 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    121,616 miles
    Test number
    496271555352
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail121,616 miles (+3,431)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,616 miles
    Test number
    599722632102
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass118,185 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    118,185 miles
    Test number
    193188612175
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Fail118,177 miles (+3,175)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,177 miles
    Test number
    228535507142
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Pass115,002 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    115,002 miles
    Test number
    691499313694
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  7. Fail115,002 miles (+3,694)1 repaired2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,002 miles
    Test number
    363794384445
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass111,308 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    111,308 miles
    Test number
    751827143369
    • AdvisoryEML light
    • AdvisoryHandbrake long travel
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bushes, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail111,308 miles (+3,081)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,308 miles
    Test number
    262156452001
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryEML light
    • AdvisoryHandbrake long travel
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bushes, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass108,227 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    108,227 miles
    Test number
    101433281577
    • MinorWindow damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Not operated by central locking (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryMIL Light indicating a fault
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front fog inoperative
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine oil/Power steering fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail108,227 miles (+3,463)2 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,227 miles
    Test number
    703029604175
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindow damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Not operated by central locking (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryMIL Light indicating a fault
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front fog inoperative
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine oil/Power steering fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass104,764 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    104,764 miles
    Test number
    373791433941
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  13. Fail104,764 miles (+4,058)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,764 miles
    Test number
    754191365111
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  14. Pass100,706 miles (+5,391)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    100,706 miles
    Test number
    643251716274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass95,315 miles (+5,397)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    95,315 miles
    Test number
    677940956197
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced glass misted (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced glass misted (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Pass89,918 miles (+10,444)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    89,918 miles
    Test number
    586229565167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass79,474 miles (+5,762)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    79,474 miles
    Test number
    899587644116
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine management light on

  18. Pass73,712 miles (+5,663)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    73,712 miles
    Test number
    207325553145
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass68,049 miles (+5,667)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    68,049 miles
    Test number
    718007562170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass62,382 miles (+5,245)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    62,382 miles
    Test number
    239671451466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass57,137 miles (+8,823)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    57,137 miles
    Test number
    290109150177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass48,314 miles (+7,308)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    48,314 miles
    Test number
    240866649481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass41,006 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    41,006 miles
    Test number
    754215068174
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Fail41,006 miles (+8,372)3 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,006 miles
    Test number
    213559758153
    • DangerousNearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • DangerousOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass32,634 miles (+6,733)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    32,634 miles
    Test number
    512890567155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass25,901 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    25,901 miles
    Test number
    394807456114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB03 ETZ

Does LB03 ETZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB03 ETZ expired on 5 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB03 ETZ?
The MOT on LB03 ETZ expired on 5 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB03 ETZ done?
LB03 ETZ was recorded at 124,876 miles at its MOT on 5 Jul 2024, an average of 5,474 miles a year.
Has LB03 ETZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB03 ETZ has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on LB03 ETZ 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 ETZ find?
LB03 ETZ passed its latest MOT on 5 Jul 2024 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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