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Saab 9-3

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 2,000 cc

LB04 LWFMOT history

LB04 LWF is a black petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 20 May 2004. Its MOT expired on 1 Dec 2023 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 158,574 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Dec 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 1 Dec 2023
Mileage
158,574 mi
At MOT on 2 Dec 2022
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,794 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB04 LWF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
20 May 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
2 Dec 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB04 LWF was last recorded at 158,574 miles on 2 Dec 2022, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
158,571 miles · 16 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
8,794 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 158,574 miles
  • 2020 – 154,645 miles
  • 2019 – 147,670 miles
  • 2018 – 144,014 miles
  • 2017 – 139,407 miles
  • 2016 – 133,847 miles
  • 2015 – 129,909 miles
  • 2014 – 125,288 miles
  • 2013 – 115,058 miles
  • 2012 – 100,327 miles
  • 2011 – 84,426 miles
  • 2010 – 60,259 miles
  • 2009 – 42,747 miles
  • 2008 – 30,291 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass158,574 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (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 Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

21 tests since 1 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass158,574 miles (+3)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    158,574 miles
    Test number
    534370034654
    • MinorOffside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  2. Fail158,571 miles (+3,926)9 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,571 miles
    Test number
    828898220458
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases in flexi joint and loose on turbo (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear slight bind on brake.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass154,645 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    154,645 miles
    Test number
    455579290655
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail154,645 miles (+6,975)1 dangerous7 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,645 miles
    Test number
    430596136137
    • DangerousOil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass147,670 miles (+3,656)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    147,670 miles
    Test number
    762610414922
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass144,014 miles (+4,607)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    144,014 miles
    Test number
    576748927496
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass139,407 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    139,407 miles
    Test number
    140072215859
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering rack pinion

  8. Fail139,407 miles (+5,560)1 dangerous3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,407 miles
    Test number
    180136516412
    • DangerousNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering rack pinion

  9. Pass133,847 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    133,847 miles
    Test number
    548936733862
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  10. Fail133,847 miles (+3,938)1 failure1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,847 miles
    Test number
    417678703348
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass129,909 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    129,909 miles
    Test number
    835070990144
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Fail129,909 miles (+4,621)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,909 miles
    Test number
    892318407640
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass125,288 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    125,288 miles
    Test number
    438331204486
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Fail125,288 miles (+10,230)5 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,288 miles
    Test number
    649991804334
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear brake lights each have a bulb not woking

  15. Pass115,058 miles (+14,731)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    115,058 miles
    Test number
    549918203366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass100,327 miles (+15,901)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    100,327 miles
    Test number
    517766102353
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass84,426 miles (+24,167)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    84,426 miles
    Test number
    658895801372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass60,259 miles (+17,512)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2011
    Odometer
    60,259 miles
    Test number
    230060030482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail42,747 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,747 miles
    Test number
    281601729158
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  20. Pass42,747 miles (+12,456)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    42,747 miles
    Test number
    474231929144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass30,291 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    30,291 miles
    Test number
    181972128135
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LB04 LWF

Does LB04 LWF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB04 LWF expired on 1 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB04 LWF?
The MOT on LB04 LWF expired on 1 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB04 LWF done?
LB04 LWF was recorded at 158,574 miles at its MOT on 2 Dec 2022, an average of 8,794 miles a year.
Has LB04 LWF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB04 LWF has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on LB04 LWF 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 LWF find?
LB04 LWF passed its latest MOT on 2 Dec 2022 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface; steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel.

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