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Saab 9-3

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,985 cc

LB04 BFNMOT history

LB04 BFN is a silver petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 24 Apr 2004. Its MOT expired on 8 Nov 2022 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 115,336 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Nov 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 8 Nov 2022
Mileage
115,336 mi
At MOT on 9 Nov 2021
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,766 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB04 BFN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,985 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
24 Apr 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
9 Nov 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB04 BFN was last recorded at 115,336 miles on 9 Nov 2021, 4,575 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jul 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,761 miles · 2 Jul 2020
Between the last two tests
4,575 miles
Average per year
4,766 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 115,336 miles
  • 2020 – 110,761 miles
  • 2019 – 105,260 miles
  • 2018 – 102,761 miles
  • 2017 – 99,435 miles
  • 2016 – 95,735 miles
  • 2015 – 92,132 miles
  • 2014 – 87,468 miles
  • 2013 – 84,009 miles
  • 2012 – 78,875 miles
  • 2011 – 73,602 miles
  • 2010 – 69,180 miles
  • 2009 – 66,489 miles
  • 2008 – 62,641 miles
  • 2007 – 46,018 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,336 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective and offside front (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass115,336 miles (+4,575)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    115,336 miles
    Test number
    142817818752
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective and offside front (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  2. Pass110,761 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    110,761 miles
    Test number
    797172846276
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail110,761 miles (+5,501)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,761 miles
    Test number
    482460470443
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass105,260 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    105,260 miles
    Test number
    254750686498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail105,258 miles (+2,497)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,258 miles
    Test number
    468951933277
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass102,761 miles (+3,326)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    102,761 miles
    Test number
    815908255304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass99,435 miles (+3,700)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    99,435 miles
    Test number
    185055078805
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  8. Pass95,735 miles (+3,603)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    95,735 miles
    Test number
    882928872824
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  9. Pass92,132 miles (+4,664)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    92,132 miles
    Test number
    468901415156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass87,468 miles (+3,459)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    87,468 miles
    Test number
    579120504191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass84,009 miles (+5,134)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    84,009 miles
    Test number
    979955803115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass78,875 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    78,875 miles
    Test number
    787733792083
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  13. Fail78,875 miles (+5,273)1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,875 miles
    Test number
    289883292090
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  14. Pass73,602 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    73,602 miles
    Test number
    948577091059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail73,587 miles (+4,407)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,587 miles
    Test number
    619536591065
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  16. Pass69,180 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    69,180 miles
    Test number
    281553310187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail69,180 miles (+2,691)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,180 miles
    Test number
    460813210144
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)

  18. Pass66,489 miles (+3,848)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    66,489 miles
    Test number
    603028319154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass62,641 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    62,641 miles
    Test number
    604369618133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail62,641 miles (+16,623)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,641 miles
    Test number
    440018008122
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

  21. Pass46,018 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    46,018 miles
    Test number
    120335317177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB04 BFN

Does LB04 BFN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB04 BFN expired on 8 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB04 BFN?
The MOT on LB04 BFN expired on 8 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB04 BFN done?
LB04 BFN was recorded at 115,336 miles at its MOT on 9 Nov 2021, an average of 4,766 miles a year.
Has LB04 BFN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB04 BFN has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jul 2020.
Has the mileage on LB04 BFN 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 BFN find?
LB04 BFN passed its latest MOT on 9 Nov 2021 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective and offside front; nearside rear brake disc worn, but not excessively and offside rear; nearside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished, and 4 more.

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