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Saab 9-3

Green · Petrol · 2004 · 1,988 cc

LB04 LUJMOT history

LB04 LUJ is a green petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 14 May 2004. Its MOT expired on 24 Nov 2024 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 132,048 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Nov 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 24 Nov 2024
Mileage
132,048 mi
At MOT on 18 Nov 2023
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,861 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB04 LUJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,988 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
14 May 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
18 Nov 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB04 LUJ was last recorded at 132,048 miles on 18 Nov 2023, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
132,048 miles · 17 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
6,861 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 132,048 miles
  • 2022 – 120,241 miles
  • 2021 – 111,325 miles
  • 2020 – 108,090 miles
  • 2019 – 101,129 miles
  • 2018 – 94,565 miles
  • 2017 – 88,116 miles
  • 2016 – 81,779 miles
  • 2015 – 75,464 miles
  • 2014 – 68,629 miles
  • 2013 – 60,400 miles
  • 2012 – 51,896 miles
  • 2011 – 45,126 miles
  • 2010 – 35,744 miles
  • 2009 – 27,096 miles
  • 2008 – 22,499 miles
  • 2007 – 18,741 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,048 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 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.

  • Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

25 tests since 14 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,048 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    132,048 miles
    Test number
    606195232514
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail132,048 miles (+11,807)1 dangerous3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,048 miles
    Test number
    500934402487
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass120,241 miles (+8,916)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    120,241 miles
    Test number
    504317501194
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass111,325 miles (+3,235)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    111,325 miles
    Test number
    124951814456
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass108,090 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    108,090 miles
    Test number
    874422945878
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner tread stepped (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail108,087 miles (+6,958)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,087 miles
    Test number
    438345430677
    • MajorNearside Oil leaking excessively from engine gearbox side (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner tread stepped (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass101,129 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    101,129 miles
    Test number
    829653020946

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail101,128 miles (+6,563)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,128 miles
    Test number
    928933422031
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

  9. Pass94,565 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2019
    Odometer
    94,565 miles
    Test number
    402909462347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail94,563 miles (+6,447)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,563 miles
    Test number
    737774265806
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits too high due to exhaust holed (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer broken away and holed (7.1.2)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  11. Pass88,116 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2018
    Odometer
    88,116 miles
    Test number
    835090444212
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  12. Fail88,115 miles (+6,336)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,115 miles
    Test number
    518195765755
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  13. Pass81,779 miles (+6,315)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2017
    Odometer
    81,779 miles
    Test number
    373411730960

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass75,464 miles (+60)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2016
    Odometer
    75,464 miles
    Test number
    895502135132
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteWiper blades wearing

  15. Fail75,404 miles (+6,775)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,404 miles
    Test number
    657451035170
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteWiper blades wearing

  16. Pass68,629 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2015
    Odometer
    68,629 miles
    Test number
    136549114167
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  17. Fail68,628 miles (+8,228)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,628 miles
    Test number
    268729314497
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  18. Pass60,400 miles (+8,504)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2014
    Odometer
    60,400 miles
    Test number
    318264413125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass51,896 miles (+6,770)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2013
    Odometer
    51,896 miles
    Test number
    797089802143
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteOffside rear brake binding slightly.
    • NoteRear tyres wearing out of shape.
    • NoteRear tyres worn on inner edges.

  20. Pass45,126 miles (+51)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2012
    Odometer
    45,126 miles
    Test number
    885379101130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail45,075 miles (+9,331)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,075 miles
    Test number
    236908401449
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  22. Pass35,744 miles (+8,648)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2011
    Odometer
    35,744 miles
    Test number
    801749500112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass27,096 miles (+4,597)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2010
    Odometer
    27,096 miles
    Test number
    341335909179
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  24. Pass22,499 miles (+3,758)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2009
    Odometer
    22,499 miles
    Test number
    392585238157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass18,741 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2008
    Odometer
    18,741 miles
    Test number
    231624837150
    • NoteLong travel on handbrake.

Questions about LB04 LUJ

Does LB04 LUJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB04 LUJ expired on 24 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB04 LUJ?
The MOT on LB04 LUJ expired on 24 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB04 LUJ done?
LB04 LUJ was recorded at 132,048 miles at its MOT on 18 Nov 2023, an average of 6,861 miles a year.
Has LB04 LUJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB04 LUJ has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on LB04 LUJ 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 LUJ find?
LB04 LUJ passed its latest MOT on 18 Nov 2023 with 5 advisories: nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); nearside rear brake disc worn, but not excessively; nearside rear brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 2 more.

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