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Saab 9-3

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 2,000 cc

LB04 BBXMOT history

LB04 BBX is a black petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 28 Apr 2004. Its MOT expired on 24 Feb 2023 and it has passed 15 of 25 MOT tests, with 131,445 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Feb 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 24 Feb 2023
Mileage
131,445 mi
At MOT on 25 Feb 2022
MOT tests
25
15 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,921 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB04 BBX
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
28 Apr 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Feb 2023
Latest MOT test
25 Feb 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB04 BBX was last recorded at 131,445 miles on 25 Feb 2022, 2,357 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Dec 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
129,088 miles · 10 Dec 2020
Between the last two tests
2,357 miles
Average per year
4,921 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 131,445 miles
  • 2020 – 129,088 miles
  • 2019 – 124,126 miles
  • 2018 – 119,460 miles
  • 2017 – 104,252 miles
  • 2016 – 98,722 miles
  • 2015 – 96,525 miles
  • 2014 – 93,033 miles
  • 2013 – 88,848 miles
  • 2012 – 84,367 miles
  • 2011 – 79,877 miles
  • 2010 – 73,961 miles
  • 2009 – 69,543 miles
  • 2008 – 64,176 miles
  • 2007 – 58,323 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,445 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

25 tests since 18 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,445 miles (+2,357)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    131,445 miles
    Test number
    456854066659
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass129,088 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    129,088 miles
    Test number
    336033658340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail129,064 miles (+4,938)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,064 miles
    Test number
    292490946579
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass124,126 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    124,126 miles
    Test number
    987343974811
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (centre) (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail124,126 miles (+4,666)1 repaired2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,126 miles
    Test number
    732843880827
    • Repaired at testEngine 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))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (centre) (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass119,460 miles (+15,208)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    119,460 miles
    Test number
    998775580488
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass104,252 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    104,252 miles
    Test number
    873102923649
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  8. Fail104,220 miles (+5,498)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,220 miles
    Test number
    563418282216
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  9. Pass98,722 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    98,722 miles
    Test number
    847269935353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail98,722 miles (+2,197)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,722 miles
    Test number
    817425243778
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak

  11. Pass96,525 miles (+9)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    96,525 miles
    Test number
    725039985178
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteO/s wiper sweep poor

  12. Fail96,516 miles (+3,483)6 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,516 miles
    Test number
    828602685144
    • FailureNearside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteO/s wiper sweep poor

  13. Pass93,033 miles (+69)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    93,033 miles
    Test number
    558555584161
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail offside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak cambelt side around crank

  14. Fail92,964 miles (+4,116)6 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,964 miles
    Test number
    247701784107
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail offside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak cambelt side around crank

  15. Pass88,848 miles6 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    88,848 miles
    Test number
    627737773100
    • NoteEngine has oil leak
    • NoteFront number plate deteriorated
    • NoteFront wiper torn
    • NoteNail in n/s/r tyre
    • NoteNail in o/s/r tyre
    • NoteO/s/r tyre cracking on outer sidewall

  16. Fail88,848 miles (+4,481)1 failure7 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,848 miles
    Test number
    439267073135
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine has oil leak
    • NoteFront number plate deteriorated
    • NoteFront wiper torn
    • NoteNail in n/s/r tyre
    • NoteNail in o/s/r tyre
    • NoteO/s/r tyre cracking on outer sidewall
    • NoteRear brake pads look low

  17. Fail84,367 miles2 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,367 miles
    Test number
    278140782447
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteHealamp cleaning device missing ,not working
    • NoteRear brake pads getting low

  18. Pass84,367 miles (+4,490)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    84,367 miles
    Test number
    478220782170
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteHealamp cleaning device missing ,not working
    • NoteRear brake pads getting low

  19. Pass79,877 miles (+5,916)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    79,877 miles
    Test number
    459981281148
    • NoteNail in o/s/r tyre
    • NoteO/s/f sidelight dull
    • NoteRear brake pads getting low on lining

  20. Pass73,961 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    73,961 miles
    Test number
    211436070125
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteWipers do not park in correct place

  21. Fail73,961 miles (+4,418)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,961 miles
    Test number
    370736770103
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteWipers do not park in correct place

  22. Pass69,543 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    69,543 miles
    Test number
    772062389190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail69,543 miles (+5,367)1 dangerous1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,543 miles
    Test number
    840391689196
    • DangerousOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteGear lever knob insecure
    • NoteO/s wiper fouling on "A" post

  24. Pass64,176 miles (+5,853)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    64,176 miles
    Test number
    461925378179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass58,323 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    58,323 miles
    Test number
    414798507179
    • NoteNail in near side rear tyre †uneven tyre wear on rear

Questions about LB04 BBX

Does LB04 BBX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB04 BBX expired on 24 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB04 BBX?
The MOT on LB04 BBX expired on 24 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB04 BBX done?
LB04 BBX was recorded at 131,445 miles at its MOT on 25 Feb 2022, an average of 4,921 miles a year.
Has LB04 BBX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB04 BBX has failed 10 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Dec 2020.
Has the mileage on LB04 BBX 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 BBX find?
LB04 BBX passed its latest MOT on 25 Feb 2022 with 2 advisories: offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); oil leak, but not excessive engine.

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