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Saab 9-3

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 1,985 cc

LB04 LXFMOT history

LB04 LXF is a blue petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 11 May 2004. Its MOT is valid until 9 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 98,674 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Nov 2026
Mileage
98,674 mi
At MOT on 5 Nov 2025
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,915 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB04 LXF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,985 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
11 May 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB04 LXF was last recorded at 98,674 miles on 5 Nov 2025, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,664 miles · 30 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
10 miles
Average per year
3,915 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 98,674 miles
  • 2024 – 95,683 miles
  • 2023 – 93,734 miles
  • 2022 – 90,541 miles
  • 2021 – 85,021 miles
  • 2020 – 82,349 miles
  • 2019 – 78,774 miles
  • 2018 – 74,790 miles
  • 2017 – 68,554 miles
  • 2016 – 59,382 miles
  • 2015 – 55,470 miles
  • 2014 – 52,286 miles
  • 2013 – 46,862 miles
  • 2012 – 43,420 miles
  • 2011 – 40,832 miles
  • 2010 – 38,036 miles
  • 2009 – 34,778 miles
  • 2008 – 31,442 miles
  • 2007 – 26,066 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,674 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.

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2014

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2012

Full MOT history

25 tests since 20 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,674 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    98,674 miles
    Test number
    617107584715

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail98,664 miles (+2,981)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,664 miles
    Test number
    732213599131
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Pass95,683 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    95,683 miles
    Test number
    344738162279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail95,683 miles (+1,949)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,683 miles
    Test number
    797513146728
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass93,734 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    93,734 miles
    Test number
    784090184281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail93,734 miles (+3,193)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,734 miles
    Test number
    107469153464
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass90,541 miles (+5,520)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    90,541 miles
    Test number
    727120196957
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass85,021 miles (+2,672)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    85,021 miles
    Test number
    699757742543

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass82,349 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    82,349 miles
    Test number
    724087400303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail82,344 miles (+3,570)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,344 miles
    Test number
    284089795893
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass78,774 miles (+3,984)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    78,774 miles
    Test number
    658658137272
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass74,790 miles (+6,236)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    74,790 miles
    Test number
    811367467919
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective and nearside front, affecting beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass68,554 miles (+9,172)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    68,554 miles
    Test number
    689211598227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass59,382 miles (+3,912)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2017
    Odometer
    59,382 miles
    Test number
    442748597606
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass55,470 miles (+3,184)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2016
    Odometer
    55,470 miles
    Test number
    247161725481
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass52,286 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2015
    Odometer
    52,286 miles
    Test number
    437753834194
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail52,279 miles (+5,417)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,279 miles
    Test number
    148032734152
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass46,862 miles (+3,442)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2014
    Odometer
    46,862 miles
    Test number
    249740133416
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass43,420 miles (+2,588)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2013
    Odometer
    43,420 miles
    Test number
    777273332162
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass40,832 miles (+2,796)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2012
    Odometer
    40,832 miles
    Test number
    858792731132
    • NoteNearside rear tyre sidewall damage

  21. Pass38,036 miles (+3,258)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2011
    Odometer
    38,036 miles
    Test number
    443045330110
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass34,778 miles (+3,336)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2010
    Odometer
    34,778 miles
    Test number
    880648629106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass31,442 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2009
    Odometer
    31,442 miles
    Test number
    641973218175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail31,442 miles (+5,376)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,442 miles
    Test number
    460479808163
    • FailureSide repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

  25. Pass26,066 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2008
    Odometer
    26,066 miles
    Test number
    713760717124
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LB04 LXF

Does LB04 LXF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB04 LXF is valid until 9 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB04 LXF?
The MOT on LB04 LXF is valid until 9 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB04 LXF done?
LB04 LXF was recorded at 98,674 miles at its MOT on 5 Nov 2025, an average of 3,915 miles a year.
Has LB04 LXF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB04 LXF has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LB04 LXF 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 LXF find?
LB04 LXF passed its latest MOT on 5 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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