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Saab 9-3

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 2,000 cc

LB04 BDYMOT history

LB04 BDY is a silver petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 24 Apr 2004. Its MOT expired on 12 Nov 2023 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 152,878 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Oct 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 12 Nov 2023
Mileage
152,878 mi
At MOT on 28 Oct 2022
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,359 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB04 BDY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
24 Apr 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
28 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB04 BDY was last recorded at 152,878 miles on 28 Oct 2022, 7,328 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
145,550 miles · 2 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
7,328 miles
Average per year
5,359 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 152,878 miles
  • 2021 – 145,550 miles
  • 2020 – 136,727 miles
  • 2019 – 127,255 miles
  • 2018 – 122,513 miles
  • 2017 – 120,073 miles
  • 2016 – 117,194 miles
  • 2015 – 113,161 miles
  • 2014 – 109,071 miles
  • 2013 – 103,378 miles
  • 2012 – 97,169 miles
  • 2011 – 92,419 miles
  • 2010 – 88,758 miles
  • 2009 – 84,405 miles
  • 2008 – 81,388 miles
  • 2007 – 70,482 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass152,878 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (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.

  • Offside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 13 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass152,878 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    152,878 miles
    Test number
    480647823811
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail152,874 miles (+7,324)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,874 miles
    Test number
    296076457914
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass145,550 miles (+82)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    145,550 miles
    Test number
    563498700691

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail145,468 miles (+8,741)1 dangerous3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,468 miles
    Test number
    371617958623
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass136,727 miles (+95)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    136,727 miles
    Test number
    633037150420
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail136,632 miles (+9,377)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,632 miles
    Test number
    747520925670
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass127,255 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    127,255 miles
    Test number
    118433088444
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail127,254 miles (+4,741)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,254 miles
    Test number
    555777738662
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass122,513 miles (+2,440)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    122,513 miles
    Test number
    839160216572
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass120,073 miles (+2,879)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    120,073 miles
    Test number
    609126416153
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  11. Pass117,194 miles (+4,033)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    117,194 miles
    Test number
    493550807856
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  12. Fail113,161 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,161 miles
    Test number
    475562445172
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  13. Pass113,161 miles (+4,090)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    113,161 miles
    Test number
    559462345186
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  14. Pass109,071 miles (+5,693)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    109,071 miles
    Test number
    329551444137
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  15. Pass103,378 miles (+6,209)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    103,378 miles
    Test number
    375951143176
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  16. Pass97,169 miles (+4,750)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    97,169 miles
    Test number
    838224942143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass92,419 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    92,419 miles
    Test number
    219304641459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail92,417 miles (+3,659)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,417 miles
    Test number
    245614941491
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  19. Pass88,758 miles (+4,353)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    88,758 miles
    Test number
    534715740145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass84,405 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    84,405 miles
    Test number
    431674759150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail84,405 miles (+3,017)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,405 miles
    Test number
    244443659423
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass81,388 miles (+10,906)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    81,388 miles
    Test number
    350451458137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass70,482 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    70,482 miles
    Test number
    102294667111
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LB04 BDY

Does LB04 BDY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB04 BDY expired on 12 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB04 BDY?
The MOT on LB04 BDY expired on 12 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB04 BDY done?
LB04 BDY was recorded at 152,878 miles at its MOT on 28 Oct 2022, an average of 5,359 miles a year.
Has LB04 BDY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB04 BDY has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on LB04 BDY 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 BDY find?
LB04 BDY passed its latest MOT on 28 Oct 2022 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside windscreen wiper blade defective; oil leak, but not excessive.

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