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Saab 9-3

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 2,000 cc

LB04 BBJMOT history

LB04 BBJ is a black petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 30 Apr 2004. Its MOT expired on 24 Jan 2024 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 170,882 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jan 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 24 Jan 2024
Mileage
170,882 mi
At MOT on 24 Jan 2023
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
8,050 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB04 BBJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
30 Apr 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
24 Jan 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB04 BBJ was last recorded at 170,882 miles on 24 Jan 2023, 8,662 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
162,220 miles · 25 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
8,662 miles
Average per year
8,050 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 170,882 miles
  • 2022 – 162,220 miles
  • 2020 – 155,233 miles
  • 2019 – 152,250 miles
  • 2018 – 139,726 miles
  • 2017 – 124,075 miles
  • 2016 – 103,210 miles
  • 2015 – 72,220 miles
  • 2014 – 67,144 miles
  • 2013 – 66,214 miles
  • 2012 – 65,814 miles
  • 2011 – 64,679 miles
  • 2010 – 63,429 miles
  • 2009 – 58,129 miles
  • 2008 – 50,906 miles
  • 2007 – 43,758 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass170,882 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass170,882 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    170,882 miles
    Test number
    947285289909

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail170,882 miles (+8,662)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,882 miles
    Test number
    697627450309
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

  3. Pass162,220 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    162,220 miles
    Test number
    899817989587
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

  4. Fail162,220 miles (+6,987)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,220 miles
    Test number
    938573280739
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

  5. Pass155,233 miles (+2,983)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    155,233 miles
    Test number
    853703734251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass152,250 miles (+12,524)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    152,250 miles
    Test number
    412401039347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass139,726 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    139,726 miles
    Test number
    739131339984

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail139,726 miles (+15,651)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,726 miles
    Test number
    209531164739
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  9. Pass124,075 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    124,075 miles
    Test number
    306305995879

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail124,075 miles (+20,865)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,075 miles
    Test number
    444322685037
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass103,210 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    103,210 miles
    Test number
    288879484141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail103,210 miles (+13,543)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,210 miles
    Test number
    968970226223
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

  13. Pass89,667 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    89,667 miles
    Test number
    586123525289
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail89,665 miles (+17,445)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,665 miles
    Test number
    515222295597
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin also binding (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass72,220 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    72,220 miles
    Test number
    935941675027
    • NoteRear stop lights paired - one fom either side not working - advice under 50% rule

  16. Fail72,220 miles (+5,076)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,220 miles
    Test number
    495920275012
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • NoteRear stop lights paired - one fom either side not working - advice under 50% rule

  17. Pass67,144 miles (+930)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    67,144 miles
    Test number
    175148644406
    • NoteAll tyres perished & cracked due to age on edge of tread

  18. Pass66,214 miles (+400)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    66,214 miles
    Test number
    287007053042
    • NoteAll tyres showing signs of age deterioration (cracks on tread part on tyre)

  19. Pass65,814 miles (+1,135)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    65,814 miles
    Test number
    116525852458
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  20. Pass64,679 miles (+1,250)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    64,679 miles
    Test number
    568449451091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass63,429 miles (+5,300)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    63,429 miles
    Test number
    890141470031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail58,129 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,129 miles
    Test number
    120856099420
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  23. Pass58,129 miles (+7,223)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    58,129 miles
    Test number
    334136899066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass50,906 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    50,906 miles
    Test number
    580002218190
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteSlight play in the n/s/r hub bushes

  25. Fail50,906 miles (+7,148)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,906 miles
    Test number
    243548198051
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteSlight play in the n/s/r hub bushes

  26. Pass43,758 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    43,758 miles
    Test number
    844600307138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB04 BBJ

Does LB04 BBJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB04 BBJ expired on 24 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB04 BBJ?
The MOT on LB04 BBJ expired on 24 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB04 BBJ done?
LB04 BBJ was recorded at 170,882 miles at its MOT on 24 Jan 2023, an average of 8,050 miles a year.
Has LB04 BBJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB04 BBJ has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on LB04 BBJ 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 LB04 BBJ find?
LB04 BBJ passed its latest MOT on 24 Jan 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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