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Saab 9-3

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,990 cc

LB03 EUAMOT history

LB03 EUA is a black petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 16 Jun 2003. Its MOT expired on 12 Feb 2025 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 156,327 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Feb 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 12 Feb 2025
Mileage
156,327 mi
At MOT on 13 Feb 2024
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,037 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB03 EUA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,990 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
16 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
13 Feb 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB03 EUA was last recorded at 156,327 miles on 13 Feb 2024, 10,546 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
145,781 miles · 27 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
10,546 miles
Average per year
7,037 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 156,327 miles
  • 2022 – 145,781 miles
  • 2021 – 133,764 miles
  • 2019 – 129,746 miles
  • 2018 – 124,143 miles
  • 2017 – 116,607 miles
  • 2016 – 110,564 miles
  • 2015 – 103,958 miles
  • 2014 – 98,094 miles
  • 2013 – 92,163 miles
  • 2012 – 86,969 miles
  • 2011 – 81,133 miles
  • 2010 – 72,596 miles
  • 2009 – 62,502 miles
  • 2008 – 51,254 miles
  • 2007 – 42,130 miles
  • 2006 – 31,638 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass156,327 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass156,327 miles (+10,546)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    156,327 miles
    Test number
    966987293711

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass145,781 miles (+12,017)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    145,781 miles
    Test number
    251462340270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass133,764 miles (+4,018)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    133,764 miles
    Test number
    822149371601
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass129,746 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    129,746 miles
    Test number
    107727266228
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail129,736 miles (+5,593)1 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,736 miles
    Test number
    394395803642
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass124,143 miles (+7,536)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    124,143 miles
    Test number
    638824213533
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass116,607 miles (+15)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    116,607 miles
    Test number
    870462729760
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  8. Fail116,592 miles (+6,028)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,592 miles
    Test number
    285465582038
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  9. Pass110,564 miles (+6,606)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    110,564 miles
    Test number
    741154251963
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  10. Pass103,958 miles (+5,864)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    103,958 miles
    Test number
    886929295178
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Pass98,094 miles (+5,931)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    98,094 miles
    Test number
    269683494410
    • NoteInside edge of rear tyres slightly out of shape

  12. Pass92,163 miles (+5,194)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    92,163 miles
    Test number
    287637983401
    • NoteFront exhaust flexi deteriorated

  13. Pass86,969 miles (+5,836)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    86,969 miles
    Test number
    227408192164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass81,133 miles (+8,537)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    81,133 miles
    Test number
    289455991132
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass72,596 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    72,596 miles
    Test number
    382426490167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail72,596 miles (+10,094)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,596 miles
    Test number
    251794690494
    • FailureFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  17. Pass62,502 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2010
    Odometer
    62,502 miles
    Test number
    450186649126
    • NoteNearside rear cross stay has slight play
    • NoteOffside rear cross stay has slight play

  18. Fail62,501 miles (+11,247)1 failure2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,501 miles
    Test number
    353136449136
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • NoteNearside rear cross stay has slight play
    • NoteOffside rear cross stay has slight play

  19. Pass51,254 miles (+9,124)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2009
    Odometer
    51,254 miles
    Test number
    391274448116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass42,130 miles (+10,492)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2008
    Odometer
    42,130 miles
    Test number
    350955447174
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Pass31,638 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2007
    Odometer
    31,638 miles
    Test number
    940976946190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB03 EUA

Does LB03 EUA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB03 EUA expired on 12 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB03 EUA?
The MOT on LB03 EUA expired on 12 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB03 EUA done?
LB03 EUA was recorded at 156,327 miles at its MOT on 13 Feb 2024, an average of 7,037 miles a year.
Has LB03 EUA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB03 EUA has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Oct 2019.
Has the mileage on LB03 EUA 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 EUA find?
LB03 EUA passed its latest MOT on 13 Feb 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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