Saab 9-3
Green · Petrol · 2004 · 2,000 cc
LB04 LVHMOT history
LB04 LVH is a green petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 14 May 2004. Its MOT is valid until 27 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 150,257 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 27 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 150,257 mi
- At MOT on 15 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 20 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 5,798 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB04 LVH
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Saab
- Model
- 9-3
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,000 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 14 May 2004
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 27 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 15 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB04 LVH was last recorded at 150,257 miles on 15 Aug 2026, 108 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Aug 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 150,149 miles · 7 Aug 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 108 miles
- Average per year
- 5,798 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 150,257 miles
- 2025 – 145,628 miles
- 2024 – 145,618 miles
- 2023 – 144,203 miles
- 2022 – 140,389 miles
- 2021 – 139,626 miles
- 2020 – 135,496 miles
- 2019 – 133,077 miles
- 2018 – 131,627 miles
- 2017 – 127,058 miles
- 2016 – 120,412 miles
- 2015 – 116,069 miles
- 2014 – 106,943 miles
- 2013 – 98,904 miles
- 2012 – 91,232 miles
- 2011 – 82,032 miles
- 2010 – 71,739 miles
- 2009 – 58,001 miles
- 2008 – 48,802 miles
- 2007 – 38,417 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass150,257 miles
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and Offside, Inner wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 hose has slight corrosion to ferrule
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2013
Full MOT history
25 tests since 2 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass150,257 miles (+108)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 150,257 miles
- Test number
- 310678412141
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and Offside, Inner wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail150,149 miles (+4,521)3 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 150,149 miles
- Test number
- 547836499443
- MajorFront Headlamp lens seriously defective Nearside and Offside, Cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and Offside, Inner wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass145,628 miles (+10)3 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 145,628 miles
- Test number
- 463922195401
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Around strut top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Around strut top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass145,618 miles (+1,415)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 145,618 miles
- Test number
- 452158713114
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass144,203 miles (+3,814)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 144,203 miles
- Test number
- 362976147771
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered with grease (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered with grease (1.1.11 (c))
Pass140,389 miles (+763)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 140,389 miles
- Test number
- 480003812550
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass139,626 miles (+4,130)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 139,626 miles
- Test number
- 538165790497
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Pass135,496 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 135,496 miles
- Test number
- 252394786695
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail135,496 miles (+2,419)3 repaired7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 135,496 miles
- Test number
- 874693001862
- Repaired at testFuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass133,077 miles (+1,450)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 133,077 miles
- Test number
- 837013760465
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch around top mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly out of shape inner edge.
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass131,627 miles (+4,569)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 131,627 miles
- Test number
- 199640834136
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass127,058 miles (+6,646)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 127,058 miles
- Test number
- 164400036666
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass120,412 miles (+4,343)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 120,412 miles
- Test number
- 134471896595
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Pass116,069 miles (+9,126)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 116,069 miles
- Test number
- 687106784858
- AdvisoryGeneral surface corrossion on suspension components
Pass106,943 miles (+8,039)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 106,943 miles
- Test number
- 775791264257
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass98,904 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 98,904 miles
- Test number
- 676575453271
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Fail98,898 miles (+7,666)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,898 miles
- Test number
- 565595253298
- FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Fail91,232 miles3 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,232 miles
- Test number
- 339532462210
- Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Pass91,232 miles (+9,200)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 91,232 miles
- Test number
- 349242962281
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass82,032 miles (+10,293)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 82,032 miles
- Test number
- 558723861289
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Pass71,739 miles (+13,738)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 71,739 miles
- Test number
- 654472270104
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,001 miles (+9,199)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 58,001 miles
- Test number
- 294709569474
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,802 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 48,802 miles
- Test number
- 203967988437
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail48,802 miles (+10,385)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,802 miles
- Test number
- 204657788113
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Pass38,417 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2008
- Odometer
- 38,417 miles
- Test number
- 482602027182
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB04 LVH
- Does LB04 LVH currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB04 LVH is valid until 27 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LB04 LVH?
- The MOT on LB04 LVH is valid until 27 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB04 LVH done?
- LB04 LVH was recorded at 150,257 miles at its MOT on 15 Aug 2026, an average of 5,798 miles a year.
- Has LB04 LVH ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB04 LVH has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Aug 2026.
- Has the mileage on LB04 LVH 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 LVH find?
- LB04 LVH passed its latest MOT on 15 Aug 2026 with 4 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside, inner wheel arch area; rear upper suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside, and 1 more.
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