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Saab 9-3

Grey · Petrol · 2004 · 2,000 cc

LB04 LWEMOT history

LB04 LWE is a grey petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 14 May 2004. Its MOT expired on 2 Nov 2024 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 208,693 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Nov 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 2 Nov 2024
Mileage
208,693 mi
At MOT on 2 Nov 2023
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
9,510 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB04 LWE
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
14 May 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
2 Nov 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB04 LWE was last recorded at 208,693 miles on 2 Nov 2023, 7,195 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
201,498 miles · 29 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
7,195 miles
Average per year
9,510 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 208,693 miles
  • 2022 – 201,498 miles
  • 2021 – 194,647 miles
  • 2020 – 188,021 miles
  • 2019 – 181,890 miles
  • 2018 – 174,106 miles
  • 2017 – 166,615 miles
  • 2016 – 159,612 miles
  • 2015 – 155,655 miles
  • 2014 – 152,149 miles
  • 2013 – 139,856 miles
  • 2012 – 121,459 miles
  • 2011 – 109,623 miles
  • 2010 – 83,878 miles
  • 2009 – 70,523 miles
  • 2008 – 64,457 miles
  • 2007 – 56,136 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass208,693 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Front both struts corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

23 tests since 18 Oct 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass208,693 miles (+7,195)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    208,693 miles
    Test number
    997795330086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass201,498 miles (+6,851)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    201,498 miles
    Test number
    247308962216
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass194,647 miles (+6,626)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    194,647 miles
    Test number
    124391623687
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass188,021 miles (+6,131)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    188,021 miles
    Test number
    692403969459
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass181,890 miles (+7,784)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    181,890 miles
    Test number
    487177753429
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass174,106 miles (+7,491)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    174,106 miles
    Test number
    916980105885
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass166,615 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    166,615 miles
    Test number
    871528778520
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  8. Fail166,608 miles (+6,996)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,608 miles
    Test number
    452453117837
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  9. Pass159,612 miles (+3,957)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    159,612 miles
    Test number
    647339846820
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing low

  10. Pass155,655 miles (+47)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    155,655 miles
    Test number
    380074706821
    • AdvisoryFront both struts corroded
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

  11. Fail155,608 miles (+3,459)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,608 miles
    Test number
    956664212108
    • FailureNearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint front arm (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint front arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront both struts corroded
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak from oil pressure switch

  12. Pass152,149 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    152,149 miles
    Test number
    905033204396
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth patterns poor

  13. Fail152,147 miles (+12,291)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,147 miles
    Test number
    606393804355
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth patterns poor

  14. Pass139,856 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    139,856 miles
    Test number
    356479783462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail139,856 miles (+18,397)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,856 miles
    Test number
    385429883417
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  16. Pass121,459 miles (+11,836)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    121,459 miles
    Test number
    415798092287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass109,623 miles (+25,745)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    109,623 miles
    Test number
    349285891216
    • NoteFront tyres low

  18. Pass83,878 miles (+13,355)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    83,878 miles
    Test number
    530972600332
    • NoteDrivers seat belt slow to re-coil.

  19. Pass70,523 miles (+71)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    70,523 miles
    Test number
    351354609341
    • NoteRear brake discs scored

  20. Fail70,452 miles (+5,995)1 dangerous1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,452 miles
    Test number
    833117899214
    • DangerousCoil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteRear brake discs scored

  21. Pass64,457 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    64,457 miles
    Test number
    183574108300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail64,453 miles (+8,317)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,453 miles
    Test number
    210022208382
    • FailureBrake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  23. Pass56,136 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    56,136 miles
    Test number
    172771397255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB04 LWE

Does LB04 LWE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB04 LWE expired on 2 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB04 LWE?
The MOT on LB04 LWE expired on 2 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB04 LWE done?
LB04 LWE was recorded at 208,693 miles at its MOT on 2 Nov 2023, an average of 9,510 miles a year.
Has LB04 LWE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB04 LWE has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Oct 2017.
Has the mileage on LB04 LWE 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 LWE find?
LB04 LWE passed its latest MOT on 2 Nov 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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