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Saab 9-3

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 2,000 cc

LB04 FGCMOT history

LB04 FGC is a silver petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 28 Apr 2004. Its MOT expired on 18 Feb 2023 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 69,225 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Feb 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 18 Feb 2023
Mileage
69,225 mi
At MOT on 19 Feb 2022
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,497 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB04 FGC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
28 Apr 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Feb 2023
Latest MOT test
19 Feb 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB04 FGC was last recorded at 69,225 miles on 19 Feb 2022, 4,223 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Feb 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
65,002 miles · 10 Feb 2021
Between the last two tests
4,223 miles
Average per year
3,497 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 69,225 miles
  • 2021 – 65,002 miles
  • 2020 – 62,857 miles
  • 2019 – 61,551 miles
  • 2018 – 59,232 miles
  • 2017 – 56,720 miles
  • 2016 – 53,935 miles
  • 2015 – 52,117 miles
  • 2014 – 48,871 miles
  • 2013 – 45,146 miles
  • 2012 – 40,030 miles
  • 2011 – 35,331 miles
  • 2010 – 31,323 miles
  • 2009 – 27,081 miles
  • 2008 – 22,728 miles
  • 2007 – 17,440 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass69,225 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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 Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass69,225 miles (+4,223)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    69,225 miles
    Test number
    666540858365
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  2. Pass65,002 miles (+2,145)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    65,002 miles
    Test number
    176365202626
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

  3. Pass62,857 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    62,857 miles
    Test number
    837197692901
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail62,857 miles (+1,306)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,857 miles
    Test number
    489246264838
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass61,551 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    61,551 miles
    Test number
    103253750712

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail61,551 miles (+2,319)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,551 miles
    Test number
    393425887072
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass59,232 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    59,232 miles
    Test number
    384540845951
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  8. Fail59,232 miles (+2,512)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,232 miles
    Test number
    573892330370
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  9. Pass56,720 miles (+2,785)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    56,720 miles
    Test number
    174505341592
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  10. Pass53,935 miles (+1,818)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    53,935 miles
    Test number
    967215405308
    • AdvisoryBoth headlights have poor patterns
    • AdvisoryN/s/f and n/s/r inner wheel rims out of shape front worse

  11. Pass52,117 miles (+3,246)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    52,117 miles
    Test number
    199606305117
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  12. Pass48,871 miles (+3,725)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    48,871 miles
    Test number
    738811414140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass45,146 miles (+26)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    45,146 miles
    Test number
    187826813163
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOffside rear lamp damaged.

  14. Fail45,120 miles (+5,090)2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,120 miles
    Test number
    736823513165
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOffside rear lamp damaged.

  15. Pass40,030 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    40,030 miles
    Test number
    285189012419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail40,029 miles (+4,698)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,029 miles
    Test number
    836888912133
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass35,331 miles (+4,008)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    35,331 miles
    Test number
    545497411129
    • NoteAdvise:o/s/r tyre has a piece of metal in it & a screw

  18. Pass31,323 miles (+4,242)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    31,323 miles
    Test number
    330673100155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass27,081 miles (+4,353)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    27,081 miles
    Test number
    802247019171
    • NoteAdvise:front & rear brake pads getting low
    • NoteAdvise:n/s mirror glass craked
    • NoteAdvise:n/s/f tyre sidewall has small cuts in it

  20. Pass22,728 miles (+5,288)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    22,728 miles
    Test number
    474644318113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass17,440 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    17,440 miles
    Test number
    642160027114
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

Questions about LB04 FGC

Does LB04 FGC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB04 FGC expired on 18 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB04 FGC?
The MOT on LB04 FGC expired on 18 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB04 FGC done?
LB04 FGC was recorded at 69,225 miles at its MOT on 19 Feb 2022, an average of 3,497 miles a year.
Has LB04 FGC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB04 FGC has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Feb 2020.
Has the mileage on LB04 FGC 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 FGC find?
LB04 FGC passed its latest MOT on 19 Feb 2022 with 1 advisory: front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output.

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