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Saab 9-3

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 1,988 cc

LB04 BJYMOT history

LB04 BJY is a blue petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 24 Apr 2004. Its MOT is valid until 23 Feb 2027 and it has passed 19 of 20 MOT tests, with 120,245 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Feb 2027
Mileage
120,245 mi
At MOT on 24 Feb 2026
MOT tests
20
19 passed · 1 failed
Per year
4,578 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB04 BJY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,988 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
24 Apr 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB04 BJY was last recorded at 120,245 miles on 24 Feb 2026, 761 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,484 miles · 17 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
761 miles
Average per year
4,578 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 120,245 miles
  • 2025 – 119,484 miles
  • 2024 – 118,575 miles
  • 2023 – 117,017 miles
  • 2022 – 115,439 miles
  • 2021 – 114,059 miles
  • 2020 – 113,315 miles
  • 2019 – 111,651 miles
  • 2018 – 110,053 miles
  • 2017 – 107,967 miles
  • 2016 – 106,189 miles
  • 2015 – 101,804 miles
  • 2013 – 90,801 miles
  • 2011 – 86,399 miles
  • 2010 – 70,328 miles
  • 2009 – 58,288 miles
  • 2008 – 46,153 miles
  • 2007 – 34,387 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,245 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Outer Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral exhaust outer casing corroded
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Central exhaust box outer casing very corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass120,245 miles (+761)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    120,245 miles
    Test number
    286764914070
    • MinorOffside Rear Outer Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust outer casing corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass119,484 miles (+909)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    119,484 miles
    Test number
    120172717323
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust box outer casing very corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Pass118,575 miles (+1,558)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    118,575 miles
    Test number
    657797166811
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust box outer casing very corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass117,017 miles (+1,578)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    117,017 miles
    Test number
    313121770568
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass115,439 miles (+1,380)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    115,439 miles
    Test number
    273163633088
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust rusty

  6. Pass114,059 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    114,059 miles
    Test number
    370859573872
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass114,059 miles (+744)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    114,059 miles
    Test number
    398512028525
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • 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))

  8. Pass113,315 miles (+1,664)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    113,315 miles
    Test number
    589901232742
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both front headlight lenses slightly deteriated /cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass111,651 miles (+1,598)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    111,651 miles
    Test number
    201866676118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass110,053 miles (+2,086)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    110,053 miles
    Test number
    232615074017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass107,967 miles (+1,778)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    107,967 miles
    Test number
    109069123786
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

  12. Pass106,189 miles (+4,385)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    106,189 miles
    Test number
    716007334786
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass101,804 miles (+11,003)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    101,804 miles
    Test number
    709020175065
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass90,801 miles (+4,402)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    90,801 miles
    Test number
    525247903115
    • NoteFront brake discs rusty
    • NoteRear brake discs rusty

  15. Pass86,399 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2012
    Odometer
    86,399 miles
    Test number
    109420831132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail86,397 miles (+16,069)1 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,397 miles
    Test number
    185029221125
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass70,328 miles (+12,040)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2011
    Odometer
    70,328 miles
    Test number
    754135840159
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass58,288 miles (+12,135)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2010
    Odometer
    58,288 miles
    Test number
    482057749174
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass46,153 miles (+11,766)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    46,153 miles
    Test number
    133975088110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass34,387 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2008
    Odometer
    34,387 miles
    Test number
    740915147163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB04 BJY

Does LB04 BJY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB04 BJY is valid until 23 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB04 BJY?
The MOT on LB04 BJY is valid until 23 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB04 BJY done?
LB04 BJY was recorded at 120,245 miles at its MOT on 24 Feb 2026, an average of 4,578 miles a year.
Has LB04 BJY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB04 BJY has failed 1 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 9 May 2011.
Has the mileage on LB04 BJY 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 BJY find?
LB04 BJY passed its latest MOT on 24 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: offside rear outer position lamp light intensity obviously reduced; central exhaust outer casing corroded; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread, and 3 more.

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