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Saab 9-3

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,988 cc

LB04 BGYMOT history

LB04 BGY is a silver petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 24 Apr 2004. Its MOT is valid until 7 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 96,611 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Nov 2026
Mileage
96,611 mi
At MOT on 8 Nov 2025
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,334 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB04 BGY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,988 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
24 Apr 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB04 BGY was last recorded at 96,611 miles on 8 Nov 2025, 3,596 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,015 miles · 29 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
3,596 miles
Average per year
4,334 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 96,611 miles
  • 2023 – 93,015 miles
  • 2022 – 88,142 miles
  • 2021 – 84,345 miles
  • 2020 – 74,912 miles
  • 2019 – 54,032 miles
  • 2018 – 39,537 miles
  • 2017 – 34,303 miles
  • 2016 – 33,027 miles
  • 2015 – 31,320 miles
  • 2014 – 30,037 miles
  • 2013 – 28,566 miles
  • 2012 – 27,129 miles
  • 2011 – 25,036 miles
  • 2010 – 22,718 miles
  • 2009 – 20,882 miles
  • 2008 – 18,724 miles
  • 2007 – 16,249 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,611 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

26 tests since 24 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,611 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    96,611 miles
    Test number
    703558155674
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail96,611 miles (+3,596)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,611 miles
    Test number
    656160617033
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass93,015 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    93,015 miles
    Test number
    207046779743
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail93,015 miles (+4,873)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,015 miles
    Test number
    733982361981
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass88,142 miles (+3,797)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    88,142 miles
    Test number
    669330342299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass84,345 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    84,345 miles
    Test number
    255385178583

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail84,328 miles (+9,416)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,328 miles
    Test number
    312901494537
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass74,912 miles (+14)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    74,912 miles
    Test number
    665732486997
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  9. Fail74,898 miles (+20,866)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,898 miles
    Test number
    486946861626
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  10. Pass54,032 miles (+553)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    54,032 miles
    Test number
    415491671369
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Fail53,479 miles (+13,942)2 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,479 miles
    Test number
    921340027550
    • DangerousRear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass39,537 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2019
    Odometer
    39,537 miles
    Test number
    636398042535

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail39,537 miles (+1,161)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,537 miles
    Test number
    388401233316
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  14. Fail38,376 miles (+4,073)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,376 miles
    Test number
    574582129324
    • FailureBrake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
    • FailureBrake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside 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)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront wipers split but still clear screen

  15. Pass34,303 miles (+1,276)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    34,303 miles
    Test number
    802678865581
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass33,027 miles (+1,707)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    33,027 miles
    Test number
    830183447330
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass31,320 miles (+1,283)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    31,320 miles
    Test number
    646799295098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass30,037 miles (+1,471)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    30,037 miles
    Test number
    955996304172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass28,566 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    28,566 miles
    Test number
    776144913118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail28,566 miles (+1,437)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,566 miles
    Test number
    165184813146
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass27,129 miles (+2,093)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    27,129 miles
    Test number
    248348702491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass25,036 miles (+2,318)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    25,036 miles
    Test number
    826969401162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass22,718 miles (+1,836)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    22,718 miles
    Test number
    364256100160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass20,882 miles (+2,158)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    20,882 miles
    Test number
    513826489071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass18,724 miles (+2,475)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    18,724 miles
    Test number
    572362708145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass16,249 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    16,249 miles
    Test number
    291674617409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB04 BGY

Does LB04 BGY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB04 BGY is valid until 7 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB04 BGY?
The MOT on LB04 BGY is valid until 7 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB04 BGY done?
LB04 BGY was recorded at 96,611 miles at its MOT on 8 Nov 2025, an average of 4,334 miles a year.
Has LB04 BGY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB04 BGY has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LB04 BGY 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 BGY find?
LB04 BGY passed its latest MOT on 8 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both.

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