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Saab 9-3

Green · Petrol · 2004 · 2,000 cc

LB04 LXEMOT history

LB04 LXE is a green petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 14 May 2004. Its MOT expired on 2 Jan 2024 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 161,599 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jan 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 2 Jan 2024
Mileage
161,599 mi
At MOT on 3 Jan 2023
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,981 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB04 LXE
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 expired on 2 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
3 Jan 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB04 LXE was last recorded at 161,599 miles on 3 Jan 2023, 12,869 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Dec 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
148,730 miles · 6 Dec 2021
Between the last two tests
12,869 miles
Average per year
7,981 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 161,599 miles
  • 2021 – 148,730 miles
  • 2020 – 138,270 miles
  • 2019 – 120,688 miles
  • 2018 – 114,281 miles
  • 2017 – 110,938 miles
  • 2016 – 107,691 miles
  • 2015 – 104,103 miles
  • 2014 – 99,674 miles
  • 2013 – 92,335 miles
  • 2012 – 84,022 miles
  • 2011 – 76,630 miles
  • 2010 – 68,134 miles
  • 2009 – 56,653 miles
  • 2008 – 46,761 miles
  • 2007 – 36,651 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass161,599 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

  • Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor4 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Coolant leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

23 tests since 9 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass161,599 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    161,599 miles
    Test number
    538284685766

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail161,599 miles (+12,869)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,599 miles
    Test number
    220971572010
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass148,730 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    148,730 miles
    Test number
    387149044738
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  4. Fail148,730 miles (+10,460)5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,730 miles
    Test number
    748547474068
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorPosition lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSuspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both rear upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass138,270 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    138,270 miles
    Test number
    643032089885
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  6. Fail138,270 miles (+17,582)2 dangerous5 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,270 miles
    Test number
    517772294297
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousTyre has ply or cords exposed both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both cloudy (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorTrack rod end ball joint has excessive play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened also signs of overheating (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass120,688 miles (+346)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    120,688 miles
    Test number
    904697344538
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust rusty
    • AdvisoryFront number plate damaged

  8. Fail120,342 miles (+6,061)1 dangerous3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,342 miles
    Test number
    980300586146
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen both headlamps cloudy (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust rusty

  9. Pass114,281 miles (+3,343)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2019
    Odometer
    114,281 miles
    Test number
    995726195407
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Oil leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  10. Pass110,938 miles (+3,247)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2018
    Odometer
    110,938 miles
    Test number
    675882883832
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Pass107,691 miles (+3,588)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2017
    Odometer
    107,691 miles
    Test number
    715655700345
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass104,103 miles (+4,429)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2016
    Odometer
    104,103 miles
    Test number
    707779425156
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass99,674 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2015
    Odometer
    99,674 miles
    Test number
    809890644174
    • NoteOil leak from engine osf

  14. Fail99,674 miles (+7,339)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,674 miles
    Test number
    218460344480
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteOil leak from engine osf

  15. Fail92,335 miles2 repaired1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,335 miles
    Test number
    307542023187
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/S/F tyre worn .
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in both front antiroll bar drop links .
    • NoteSlight bind to both rear brakes .

  16. Pass92,335 miles (+8,313)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2014
    Odometer
    92,335 miles
    Test number
    765412923191
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/S/F tyre worn .
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in both front antiroll bar drop links .
    • NoteSlight bind to both rear brakes .

  17. Pass84,022 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2013
    Odometer
    84,022 miles
    Test number
    425387112139
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Fail84,018 miles (+7,388)1 failure2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,018 miles
    Test number
    925557412198
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth front tyres getting low

  19. Pass76,630 miles (+8,496)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2012
    Odometer
    76,630 miles
    Test number
    807269921114
    • NoteRear tyres wearing un-evenly

  20. Pass68,134 miles (+11,481)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2011
    Odometer
    68,134 miles
    Test number
    494014920144
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass56,653 miles (+9,892)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2010
    Odometer
    56,653 miles
    Test number
    654467119142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass46,761 miles (+10,110)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2009
    Odometer
    46,761 miles
    Test number
    122617628168
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  23. Pass36,651 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2008
    Odometer
    36,651 miles
    Test number
    482319827145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB04 LXE

Does LB04 LXE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB04 LXE expired on 2 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB04 LXE?
The MOT on LB04 LXE expired on 2 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB04 LXE done?
LB04 LXE was recorded at 161,599 miles at its MOT on 3 Jan 2023, an average of 7,981 miles a year.
Has LB04 LXE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB04 LXE has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on LB04 LXE 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 LXE find?
LB04 LXE passed its latest MOT on 3 Jan 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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