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Saab 9-3

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 1,988 cc

LB04 LWDMOT history

LB04 LWD is a blue petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 14 May 2004. Its MOT is valid until 15 Oct 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 91,251 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Oct 2027
Mileage
91,251 mi
At MOT on 28 Sept 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,536 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB04 LWD
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,988 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
14 May 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB04 LWD was last recorded at 91,251 miles on 28 Sept 2026, 4,432 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,819 miles · 23 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
4,432 miles
Average per year
4,536 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 91,251 miles
  • 2025 – 86,819 miles
  • 2024 – 85,785 miles
  • 2023 – 83,725 miles
  • 2022 – 81,569 miles
  • 2021 – 79,329 miles
  • 2020 – 76,960 miles
  • 2019 – 64,863 miles
  • 2018 – 55,594 miles
  • 2017 – 49,205 miles
  • 2016 – 45,427 miles
  • 2015 – 41,562 miles
  • 2014 – 39,463 miles
  • 2013 – 35,124 miles
  • 2012 – 31,011 miles
  • 2011 – 25,967 miles
  • 2010 – 19,650 miles
  • 2009 – 15,705 miles
  • 2007 – 5,675 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass91,251 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Fog lights not working
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major3 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close 3mm and cracking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front fog lamp not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2025

Full MOT history

28 tests since 16 Nov 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass91,251 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    91,251 miles
    Test number
    694867614502
    • AdvisoryFront Fog lights not working
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Fail91,251 miles (+4,432)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,251 miles
    Test number
    424525730035
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Fog lights not working
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass86,819 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    86,819 miles
    Test number
    296000046863
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close 3mm and cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront fog lamp not working
  4. Fail86,819 miles (+1,034)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,819 miles
    Test number
    201033110771
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer dust cover split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer dust cover split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close 3mm and cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront fog lamp not working
  5. Pass85,785 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    85,785 miles
    Test number
    205094289357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail85,784 miles (+2,059)1 dangerous2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,784 miles
    Test number
    235304573284
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45x17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  7. Pass83,725 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    83,725 miles
    Test number
    748318492620
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Fail83,724 miles (+2,155)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,724 miles
    Test number
    376369469762
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper 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 Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. Pass81,569 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    81,569 miles
    Test number
    345839300777

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail81,569 miles (+2,240)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,569 miles
    Test number
    379940301112
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  11. Pass79,329 miles (+2,369)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    79,329 miles
    Test number
    313731230605

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass76,960 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    76,960 miles
    Test number
    872991407504

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail76,955 miles (+12,092)2 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,955 miles
    Test number
    654014617415
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  14. Pass64,863 miles (+9,269)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    64,863 miles
    Test number
    199716096875
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  15. Pass55,594 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    55,594 miles
    Test number
    441263093039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail55,594 miles (+6,389)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,594 miles
    Test number
    367025895685
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  17. Pass49,205 miles (+3,778)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    49,205 miles
    Test number
    367219032858
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear wheels feel slightly tight when rotated by hand
  18. Pass45,427 miles (+3,865)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    45,427 miles
    Test number
    792519066045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass41,562 miles (+2,099)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    41,562 miles
    Test number
    697650895014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass39,463 miles (+4,339)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    39,463 miles
    Test number
    629161694064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass35,124 miles (+4,113)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    35,124 miles
    Test number
    227357773029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass31,011 miles (+5,044)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    31,011 miles
    Test number
    296718302437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass25,967 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    25,967 miles
    Test number
    869323991101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail25,967 miles (+6,317)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,967 miles
    Test number
    999873091146
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
  25. Pass19,650 miles (+830)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    19,650 miles
    Test number
    274574000229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass18,820 miles (+3,115)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    18,820 miles
    Test number
    741163350048
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  27. Pass15,705 miles (+10,030)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    15,705 miles
    Test number
    412744159041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass5,675 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    5,675 miles
    Test number
    151380427313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB04 LWD

Does LB04 LWD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB04 LWD is valid until 15 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB04 LWD?
The MOT on LB04 LWD is valid until 15 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB04 LWD done?
LB04 LWD was recorded at 91,251 miles at its MOT on 28 Sept 2026, an average of 4,536 miles a year.
Has LB04 LWD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB04 LWD has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LB04 LWD 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 LWD find?
LB04 LWD passed its latest MOT on 28 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: front fog lights not working; oil leak, but not excessive.

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