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Saab 9-3

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,985 cc

LB04 EBNMOT history

LB04 EBN is a silver petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 30 Apr 2004. Its MOT is valid until 30 Oct 2027 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 143,758 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Oct 2027
Mileage
143,758 mi
At MOT on 12 Oct 2026
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,865 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB04 EBN
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
30 Apr 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB04 EBN was last recorded at 143,758 miles on 12 Oct 2026, 3,657 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
140,101 miles · 31 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
3,657 miles
Average per year
5,865 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 143,758 miles
  • 2025 – 140,101 miles
  • 2024 – 133,996 miles
  • 2023 – 128,424 miles
  • 2022 – 121,508 miles
  • 2021 – 115,588 miles
  • 2020 – 109,595 miles
  • 2019 – 102,794 miles
  • 2018 – 96,723 miles
  • 2017 – 96,159 miles
  • 2016 – 92,247 miles
  • 2015 – 86,723 miles
  • 2014 – 79,252 miles
  • 2013 – 71,569 miles
  • 2012 – 65,255 miles
  • 2011 – 59,127 miles
  • 2010 – 51,965 miles
  • 2009 – 45,513 miles
  • 2008 – 38,180 miles
  • 2007 – 29,438 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,758 miles
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear suspension components rusty

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 Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

30 tests since 16 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,758 miles (+3,657)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    143,758 miles
    Test number
    437388776829
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components rusty

  2. Pass140,101 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    140,101 miles
    Test number
    805534009989

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail140,100 miles (+6,104)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,100 miles
    Test number
    201868846254
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass133,996 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    133,996 miles
    Test number
    205168442749
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  5. Fail133,996 miles (+5,572)2 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,996 miles
    Test number
    711441456625
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass128,424 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    128,424 miles
    Test number
    255807084290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail128,424 miles (+6,916)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,424 miles
    Test number
    118637960098
    • MajorNearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

  8. Pass121,508 miles (+5,920)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    121,508 miles
    Test number
    479778157258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass115,588 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    115,588 miles
    Test number
    164777562076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail115,588 miles (+56)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,588 miles
    Test number
    927637272089
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

  11. Fail115,532 miles (+5,937)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,532 miles
    Test number
    974277399991
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Bumper damaged/loose.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  12. Pass109,595 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    109,595 miles
    Test number
    437482239949
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Fail109,595 miles (+6,801)1 dangerous2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,595 miles
    Test number
    674269092263
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass102,794 miles (+146)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    102,794 miles
    Test number
    195594868098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail102,648 miles (+5,925)1 dangerous8 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,648 miles
    Test number
    518923907439
    • DangerousNearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorNearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  16. Pass96,723 miles (+564)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    96,723 miles
    Test number
    318458389988
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  17. Pass96,159 miles (+3,912)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    96,159 miles
    Test number
    336083817294
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass92,247 miles (+5,524)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    92,247 miles
    Test number
    263924976235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass86,723 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    86,723 miles
    Test number
    725348135682
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Fail86,723 miles (+7,471)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,723 miles
    Test number
    861508181004
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Pass79,252 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    79,252 miles
    Test number
    158320984231
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  22. Fail79,252 miles (+7,683)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,252 miles
    Test number
    869410684237
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  23. Pass71,569 miles (+6,314)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    71,569 miles
    Test number
    197653083299
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  24. Pass65,255 miles (+6,128)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    65,255 miles
    Test number
    565243482250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass59,127 miles (+7,162)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    59,127 miles
    Test number
    867863181259
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on outer edge.

  26. Fail51,965 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,965 miles
    Test number
    782224670277
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  27. Pass51,965 miles (+6,452)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    51,965 miles
    Test number
    944404370265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass45,513 miles (+7,333)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    45,513 miles
    Test number
    402595169292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass38,180 miles (+8,742)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    38,180 miles
    Test number
    674409368289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass29,438 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    29,438 miles
    Test number
    774786307182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB04 EBN

Does LB04 EBN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB04 EBN is valid until 30 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB04 EBN?
The MOT on LB04 EBN is valid until 30 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB04 EBN done?
LB04 EBN was recorded at 143,758 miles at its MOT on 12 Oct 2026, an average of 5,865 miles a year.
Has LB04 EBN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB04 EBN has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LB04 EBN 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 EBN find?
LB04 EBN passed its latest MOT on 12 Oct 2026 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside headlamp lens slightly defective; rear exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases, and 1 more.

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