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Saab 9-3

Grey · Petrol · 2004 · 1,998 cc

LB04 BHWMOT history

LB04 BHW is a grey petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 26 Apr 2004. Its MOT expired on 10 Dec 2021 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 132,915 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Nov 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 10 Dec 2021
Mileage
132,915 mi
At MOT on 25 Nov 2021
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,655 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB04 BHW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
26 Apr 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Dec 2021
Latest MOT test
25 Nov 2021 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB04 BHW was last recorded at 132,915 miles on 25 Nov 2021, 3,302 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Dec 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
129,613 miles · 11 Dec 2020
Between the last two tests
3,302 miles
Average per year
6,655 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 132,915 miles
  • 2020 – 129,613 miles
  • 2019 – 116,244 miles
  • 2017 – 104,325 miles
  • 2016 – 97,993 miles
  • 2015 – 92,566 miles
  • 2014 – 85,680 miles
  • 2013 – 78,800 miles
  • 2012 – 71,625 miles
  • 2011 – 65,980 miles
  • 2010 – 59,366 miles
  • 2009 – 51,274 miles
  • 2008 – 43,231 miles
  • 2007 – 35,689 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail132,915 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020

What MOT failures 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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

17 tests since 17 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail132,915 miles (+3,302)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,915 miles
    Test number
    885173726085
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass129,613 miles (+13,369)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    129,613 miles
    Test number
    945148563609
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass116,244 miles (+11,919)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    116,244 miles
    Test number
    245586292809

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass104,325 miles (+6,332)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    104,325 miles
    Test number
    694307400430
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened OUTER EDGE CORRODED (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened OUTER EDGE CORRODED (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  5. Pass97,993 miles (+5,427)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    97,993 miles
    Test number
    771393927196
    • AdvisoryNEARSIDE REAR TYRE OUTER WORN
    • AdvisoryOFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE DISCS OUTER EDGE CORRODED
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  6. Pass92,566 miles1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    92,566 miles
    Test number
    519558212930
    • DangerousEngine oil level on min
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement slight play (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement slight play (2.4.G.2)

  7. Fail92,566 miles (+6,886)1 dangerous1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,566 miles
    Test number
    190975012248
    • DangerousEngine oil level on min
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement slight play (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement slight play (2.4.G.2)

  8. Pass85,680 miles (+6,880)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    85,680 miles
    Test number
    639509774257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass78,800 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    78,800 miles
    Test number
    807080663291
    • NoteAdvise front brake discs lipped and corroded.

  10. Fail78,800 miles (+7,175)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,800 miles
    Test number
    897190963257
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • NoteAdvise front brake discs lipped and corroded.

  11. Pass71,625 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    71,625 miles
    Test number
    669187652239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail71,625 miles (+5,645)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,625 miles
    Test number
    399627152271
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass65,980 miles (+6,614)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    65,980 miles
    Test number
    948787861215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass59,366 miles (+8,092)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    59,366 miles
    Test number
    953872530279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass51,274 miles (+8,043)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    51,274 miles
    Test number
    843786599001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass43,231 miles (+7,542)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    43,231 miles
    Test number
    233652308428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass35,689 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    35,689 miles
    Test number
    280387107457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB04 BHW

Does LB04 BHW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB04 BHW expired on 10 Dec 2021, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB04 BHW?
The MOT on LB04 BHW expired on 10 Dec 2021. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB04 BHW done?
LB04 BHW was recorded at 132,915 miles at its MOT on 25 Nov 2021, an average of 6,655 miles a year.
Has LB04 BHW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB04 BHW has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on LB04 BHW 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 BHW find?
LB04 BHW failed its latest MOT on 25 Nov 2021 with 3 major defects and 2 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint excessively worn; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint excessively worn; offside front position lamp not working, and 2 more.

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