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Saab 9-3

Grey · Petrol · 2004 · 1,988 cc

LB04 BFYMOT history

LB04 BFY is a grey petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 24 Apr 2004. Its MOT expired on 13 Mar 2023 and it has passed 15 of 25 MOT tests, with 191,900 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Mar 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 13 Mar 2023
Mileage
191,900 mi
At MOT on 9 Mar 2022
MOT tests
25
15 passed · 10 failed
Per year
11,170 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB04 BFY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,988 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
24 Apr 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
9 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB04 BFY was last recorded at 191,900 miles on 9 Mar 2022, 9,922 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Mar 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
181,978 miles · 1 Mar 2021
Between the last two tests
9,922 miles
Average per year
11,170 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 191,900 miles
  • 2021 – 181,978 miles
  • 2020 – 176,181 miles
  • 2019 – 161,437 miles
  • 2018 – 147,407 miles
  • 2017 – 136,194 miles
  • 2016 – 124,947 miles
  • 2015 – 110,511 miles
  • 2014 – 98,861 miles
  • 2013 – 81,842 miles
  • 2012 – 68,039 miles
  • 2011 – 56,714 miles
  • 2009 – 43,749 miles
  • 2008 – 35,595 miles
  • 2007 – 25,078 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass191,900 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases crack near rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront both tyres wearing inner edges
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryBoth sill covers adrift lower edges ,will not fall off

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.

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2018

  • Offside Windscreen washer not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

25 tests since 2 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass191,900 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    191,900 miles
    Test number
    374919375248
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases crack near rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront both tyres wearing inner edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryBoth sill covers adrift lower edges ,will not fall off

  2. Fail191,900 miles (+9,922)6 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,900 miles
    Test number
    820764251502
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective cap damaged (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorHeadlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both lenses tarnished (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases crack near rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront both tyres wearing inner edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryBoth sill covers adrift lower edges ,will not fall off

  3. Pass181,978 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    181,978 miles
    Test number
    218924456629

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail181,978 miles (+5,797)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,978 miles
    Test number
    321137525988
    • MajorFront Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass176,181 miles (+14,744)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    176,181 miles
    Test number
    907623536571
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre devoid of tread on inside edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

  6. Pass161,437 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    161,437 miles
    Test number
    144955976217
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight damage (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre outer sidewall damaged,no cords visible
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre slight wear edges
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryBoth sill trims insecure along bottom edges,however are secure at top,unlikely to fall off

  7. Fail161,437 miles (+14,030)7 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,437 miles
    Test number
    139191282457
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced lense tarnished (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective does not self retract (7.1.2 (e))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced lense tarnished (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight damage (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre outer sidewall damaged,no cords visible
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre slight wear edges
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryBoth sill trims insecure along bottom edges,however are secure at top,unlikely to fall off

  8. Pass147,407 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    147,407 miles
    Test number
    446950394424
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  9. Fail147,407 miles (+11,213)5 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,407 miles
    Test number
    815065736173
    • FailureHeadlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both h/lamps len's opaque (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge also (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryLeft hand rear brake and handbrake lazy

  10. Pass136,194 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    136,194 miles
    Test number
    953775723338
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower bumper trim loose,unlikely to cause injurty
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer tyre edge wearing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing is corroded,can still function as intended (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryAll 4 tyre valves slight deterioration

  11. Fail136,194 miles (+11,247)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,194 miles
    Test number
    427676723798
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed is cut,cords can be seen 215 55 16 (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower bumper trim loose,unlikely to cause injurty
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer tyre edge wearing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing is corroded,can still function as intended (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryAll 4 tyre valves slight deterioration

  12. Pass124,947 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    124,947 miles
    Test number
    436927925447
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog lamp inop

  13. Fail124,947 miles (+14,436)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,947 miles
    Test number
    847290474498
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog lamp inop

  14. Pass110,511 miles (+11,650)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    110,511 miles
    Test number
    116738865438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass98,861 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    98,861 miles
    Test number
    527116764018
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  16. Fail98,861 miles (+17,019)1 dangerous2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,861 miles
    Test number
    528135664075
    • DangerousNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  17. Pass81,842 miles1 dangerous3 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    81,842 miles
    Test number
    835363173058
    • DangerousOil leak
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteN/s/r tyre slightly out of shape
    • NoteO/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

  18. Fail81,842 miles (+13,803)1 dangerous1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,842 miles
    Test number
    737023673055
    • DangerousOil leak
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteN/s/r tyre slightly out of shape
    • NoteO/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

  19. Pass68,039 miles (+2)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    68,039 miles
    Test number
    425173262033
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine oil leak
    • NoteSill covers fitted, preventing full inspection

  20. Fail68,037 miles (+11,323)1 failure4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,037 miles
    Test number
    809660662007
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine oil leak
    • NoteSill covers fitted, preventing full inspection

  21. Pass56,714 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    56,714 miles
    Test number
    578005721021
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  22. Fail56,714 miles (+12,965)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,714 miles
    Test number
    808345421094
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  23. Pass43,749 miles (+8,154)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    43,749 miles
    Test number
    394677809366
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  24. Pass35,595 miles (+10,517)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    35,595 miles
    Test number
    932581918338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass25,078 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    25,078 miles
    Test number
    200332497079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB04 BFY

Does LB04 BFY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB04 BFY expired on 13 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB04 BFY?
The MOT on LB04 BFY expired on 13 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB04 BFY done?
LB04 BFY was recorded at 191,900 miles at its MOT on 9 Mar 2022, an average of 11,170 miles a year.
Has LB04 BFY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB04 BFY has failed 10 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on LB04 BFY 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 BFY find?
LB04 BFY passed its latest MOT on 9 Mar 2022 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases crack near rear silencer; front both tyres wearing inner edges, and 5 more.

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