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Saab 9-3

Grey · Petrol · 2004 · 2,000 cc

LB04 FHFMOT history

LB04 FHF is a grey petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 28 Apr 2004. Its MOT expired on 27 Mar 2023 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 116,658 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Mar 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 27 Mar 2023
Mileage
116,658 mi
At MOT on 28 Mar 2022
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,310 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB04 FHF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
28 Apr 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
28 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB04 FHF was last recorded at 116,658 miles on 28 Mar 2022, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,648 miles · 23 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
10 miles
Average per year
6,310 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 116,658 miles
  • 2021 – 109,765 miles
  • 2019 – 97,339 miles
  • 2018 – 89,552 miles
  • 2017 – 83,883 miles
  • 2016 – 77,618 miles
  • 2015 – 70,937 miles
  • 2014 – 63,035 miles
  • 2013 – 54,420 miles
  • 2012 – 48,048 miles
  • 2011 – 40,370 miles
  • 2010 – 36,660 miles
  • 2009 – 31,486 miles
  • 2008 – 26,912 miles
  • 2007 – 22,571 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,658 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front tyre on 3mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front brake pads very low (only just met criteria)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear tyre on 2mm and heavily cracked

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • All discs heavily corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass116,658 miles (+10)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    116,658 miles
    Test number
    436407949718
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail116,648 miles (+6,883)4 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,648 miles
    Test number
    284036568112
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass109,765 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    109,765 miles
    Test number
    988471240296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail109,765 miles (+12,426)1 dangerous6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,765 miles
    Test number
    333612463702
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass97,339 miles (+7,787)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    97,339 miles
    Test number
    375085280684
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside rear upper suspension arms worn

  6. Pass89,552 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    89,552 miles
    Test number
    351430471082
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre on 3mm
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake pads very low (only just met criteria)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre on 2mm and heavily cracked
    • AdvisoryAll discs heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth front seat belts slow to retract
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisorySills covered by trims
    • AdvisorySlight oil leaks

  7. Fail89,552 miles (+5,669)2 major2 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,552 miles
    Test number
    895041097889
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre on 3mm
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake pads very low (only just met criteria)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre on 2mm and heavily cracked
    • AdvisoryAll discs heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth front seat belts slow to retract
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisorySills covered by trims
    • AdvisorySlight oil leaks

  8. Pass83,883 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    83,883 miles
    Test number
    988142456656
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • 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 hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryCracks in sidewalls of offside rear tyre

  9. Fail83,883 miles (+6,265)3 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,883 miles
    Test number
    473458096589
    • FailureFuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • 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 hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryCracks in sidewalls of offside rear tyre

  10. Pass77,618 miles (+131)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    77,618 miles
    Test number
    459959238651
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre cracked
    • AdvisoryFront discs slightly corroded

  11. Fail77,487 miles (+6,550)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,487 miles
    Test number
    844930267599
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre cracked
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres on 2mm
    • AdvisoryFront discs slightly corroded

  12. Pass70,937 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    70,937 miles
    Test number
    446460775133
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/S/R disc corroded

  13. Fail70,937 miles (+7,902)1 failure1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,937 miles
    Test number
    456798265107
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/S/R disc corroded

  14. Pass63,035 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    63,035 miles
    Test number
    296690174493
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Fail63,030 miles (+8,610)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,030 miles
    Test number
    648339664144
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper 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 Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass54,420 miles (+6,372)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2014
    Odometer
    54,420 miles
    Test number
    196349043120
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass48,048 miles (+7,678)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2013
    Odometer
    48,048 miles
    Test number
    445960752154
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteBoth front wiper blades slightly deteriorated
    • NoteNoise from nearside front shock absorber top mounting bearing found in lock to lock check no play detected

  18. Pass40,370 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2012
    Odometer
    40,370 miles
    Test number
    825934921197
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  19. Fail40,368 miles (+3,708)2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,368 miles
    Test number
    238884821176
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  20. Pass36,660 miles (+5,174)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2011
    Odometer
    36,660 miles
    Test number
    264613530105
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass31,486 miles (+4,574)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2010
    Odometer
    31,486 miles
    Test number
    882830629156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass26,912 miles (+4,341)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2009
    Odometer
    26,912 miles
    Test number
    981816438150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass22,571 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    22,571 miles
    Test number
    652830627193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB04 FHF

Does LB04 FHF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB04 FHF expired on 27 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB04 FHF?
The MOT on LB04 FHF expired on 27 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB04 FHF done?
LB04 FHF was recorded at 116,658 miles at its MOT on 28 Mar 2022, an average of 6,310 miles a year.
Has LB04 FHF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB04 FHF has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on LB04 FHF 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 FHF find?
LB04 FHF passed its latest MOT on 28 Mar 2022 with 5 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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