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Saab 9-3

Grey · Petrol · 2004 · 2,000 cc

LB04 FHZMOT history

LB04 FHZ is a grey petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 30 Apr 2004. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jun 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 157,372 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Jun 2027
Mileage
157,372 mi
At MOT on 2 Jun 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,866 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB04 FHZ
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
30 Apr 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB04 FHZ was last recorded at 157,372 miles on 2 Jun 2026, 6,039 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
151,333 miles · 9 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
6,039 miles
Average per year
6,866 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 157,372 miles
  • 2025 – 151,333 miles
  • 2024 – 142,995 miles
  • 2023 – 134,057 miles
  • 2022 – 123,665 miles
  • 2021 – 114,573 miles
  • 2020 – 109,353 miles
  • 2019 – 105,676 miles
  • 2018 – 98,035 miles
  • 2017 – 93,359 miles
  • 2016 – 89,037 miles
  • 2015 – 84,403 miles
  • 2014 – 80,955 miles
  • 2013 – 71,800 miles
  • 2012 – 67,335 miles
  • 2011 – 59,848 miles
  • 2010 – 52,849 miles
  • 2009 – 44,713 miles
  • 2008 – 36,264 miles
  • 2007 – 26,344 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass157,372 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Exhaust is rusty

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2024

  • Headlamps have deteorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2019

  • Front number plate damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Front number is damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

26 tests since 3 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass157,372 miles (+6,039)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    157,372 miles
    Test number
    265088402618
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass151,333 miles (+8,338)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    151,333 miles
    Test number
    459137281846
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edges worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre worn and feathered on inside edges

  3. Pass142,995 miles (+8,938)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    142,995 miles
    Test number
    902701341252
    • AdvisoryExhaust is rusty
    • AdvisoryF/n/s tyre is badly worn on edges
    • AdvisoryF/o/s brake is slower to rise 25%
    • AdvisoryFront suspension is noisy
    • AdvisoryO/s track rod end is worn
    • AdvisoryOil leak gearbox area
    • AdvisoryR/o/s tyre is not flat at inner edge

  4. Pass134,057 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    134,057 miles
    Test number
    142136590779
    • AdvisoryFront number plate cracked
    • AdvisoryOil leak noted from the engine/gearbox
    • AdvisoryUnderneath generally rusty in places
    • AdvisoryWear noted on both front brake discs, pads approx 70% worn

  5. Fail134,057 miles (+10,392)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,057 miles
    Test number
    944331109628
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront number plate cracked
    • AdvisoryOil leak noted from the engine/gearbox
    • AdvisoryUnderneath generally rusty in places
    • AdvisoryWear noted on both front brake discs, pads approx 70% worn

  6. Pass123,665 miles (+9,092)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    123,665 miles
    Test number
    921509607395
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust is rusty and damaged at front (slight)
    • AdvisoryF/o/s suspension is noisy , when cold ?
    • AdvisoryF/o/s tyre is perished
    • AdvisoryFront discs are worn
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  7. Pass114,573 miles (+5,220)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    114,573 miles
    Test number
    210629027315
    • AdvisoryFront number plate damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak noted from top area of engine
    • AdvisoryWear noted on both front brake disc

  8. Pass109,353 miles (+3,677)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    109,353 miles
    Test number
    628008825254
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryBoth headlight lens tarnished
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexi section damaged

  9. Pass105,676 miles (+7,641)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    105,676 miles
    Test number
    182347696154
    • AdvisoryExhaust is rusty
    • AdvisoryHeadlamps have deteorated

  10. Pass98,035 miles (+4,676)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    98,035 miles
    Test number
    923113804614
    • AdvisoryBoth front headlight outputs poor
    • AdvisoryBoth front lower suspension arm inner bushes soft.
    • AdvisoryFront number plate damaged
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre perished on tread
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre has approx. 2mm of tread left and worn on edges

  11. Pass93,359 miles (+4)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    93,359 miles
    Test number
    236652328528
    • AdvisoryExhaust is rusty
    • AdvisoryFront number is damaged
    • AdvisoryHeadlamps have deteorated
    • AdvisoryR/o/s tyre is worn on edges

  12. Fail93,355 miles (+4,318)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,355 miles
    Test number
    883584587381
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust is rusty
    • AdvisoryFront number is damaged
    • AdvisoryHeadlamps have deteorated
    • AdvisoryR/n/s tyre splitting at inner wall and badly curbedand worn on outer edge
    • AdvisoryR/o/s tyre is worn to 3mm worn on edges and possible punctured (unrepairable)
    • AdvisoryRear discs are badly worn

  13. Pass89,037 miles (+4,634)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    89,037 miles
    Test number
    401014430667
    • AdvisoryExhaust is very rusty
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp have deteriorated
    • AdvisoryR/n/s tyre is badly curbed
    • AdvisoryR/o/s tyre is worn to 3mm
    • AdvisoryRear discs are worn and pads are very low
    • AdvisoryWipers are poor

  14. Pass84,403 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    84,403 miles
    Test number
    272515527125
    • AdvisoryFRONT BRAKE RISE UNEVEN
    • AdvisoryWEAR NOTED ON BOH FRONT AND REAR BRAKE DISC
    • AdvisoryWET TEST

  15. Fail84,403 miles (+3,448)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,403 miles
    Test number
    360843114370
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFRONT BRAKE RISE UNEVEN
    • AdvisoryWEAR NOTED ON BOH FRONT AND REAR BRAKE DISC
    • AdvisoryWET TEST

  16. Pass80,955 miles (+9,155)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    80,955 miles
    Test number
    266708164211
    • NoteExhaust rusty
    • NoteF/n/s tyre badly curbed
    • NoteR/o/s tyre badly perished replace A,S,A,P !
    • NoteRear discs badly worn and pads are low

  17. Pass71,800 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    71,800 miles
    Test number
    288122893104
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  18. Fail71,800 miles (+4,465)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,800 miles
    Test number
    209550793439
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass67,335 miles (+7,487)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    67,335 miles
    Test number
    936204622271
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass59,848 miles (+6,999)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    59,848 miles
    Test number
    609847751108
    • NoteOffside rear tyre, inner wall showing signs of cracking

  21. Pass52,849 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    52,849 miles
    Test number
    910279050160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail52,845 miles (+8,132)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,845 miles
    Test number
    303088850159
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass44,713 miles (+8,449)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2010
    Odometer
    44,713 miles
    Test number
    604607329166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass36,264 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2009
    Odometer
    36,264 miles
    Test number
    912700638145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail36,261 miles (+9,917)1 dangerous1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,261 miles
    Test number
    220600038423
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre has a slight cut in tyre wall but not deep enough to reach tyre cords

  26. Pass26,344 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2008
    Odometer
    26,344 miles
    Test number
    280613127420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB04 FHZ

Does LB04 FHZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB04 FHZ is valid until 8 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB04 FHZ?
The MOT on LB04 FHZ is valid until 8 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB04 FHZ done?
LB04 FHZ was recorded at 157,372 miles at its MOT on 2 Jun 2026, an average of 6,866 miles a year.
Has LB04 FHZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB04 FHZ has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on LB04 FHZ 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 FHZ find?
LB04 FHZ passed its latest MOT on 2 Jun 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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