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Saab 9-3

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 1,998 cc

LB04 LXXMOT history

LB04 LXX is a blue petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 14 May 2004. Its MOT is valid until 17 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 22 MOT tests, with 78,955 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Mar 2027
Mileage
78,955 mi
At MOT on 13 Mar 2026
MOT tests
22
20 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,727 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB04 LXX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
14 May 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB04 LXX was last recorded at 78,955 miles on 13 Mar 2026, 811 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassMileage went down
Previous MOT
78,144 miles · 17 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
811 miles
Average per year
2,727 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 78,955 miles
  • 2025 – 78,144 miles
  • 2024 – 77,994 miles
  • 2023 – 77,468 miles
  • 2022 – 76,433 miles
  • 2021 – 73,585 miles
  • 2020 – 69,156 miles
  • 2019 – 62,811 miles
  • 2018 – 38,515 miles
  • 2017 – 56,499 miles
  • 2016 – 54,946 miles
  • 2015 – 52,643 miles
  • 2014 – 49,473 miles
  • 2013 – 46,366 miles
  • 2012 – 44,217 miles
  • 2011 – 40,961 miles
  • 2010 – 38,306 miles
  • 2009 – 34,743 miles
  • 2008 – 31,610 miles
  • 2007 – 27,503 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,955 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

22 tests since 1 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,955 miles (+811)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    78,955 miles
    Test number
    624716870302
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass78,144 miles (+150)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    78,144 miles
    Test number
    124578034299
    • MinorOffside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass77,994 miles (+526)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    77,994 miles
    Test number
    813319087042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass77,468 miles (+1,035)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    77,468 miles
    Test number
    586889287139
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass76,433 miles (+2,848)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    76,433 miles
    Test number
    405499299218
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass73,585 miles (+4,429)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    73,585 miles
    Test number
    796129430555
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass69,156 miles (+6,345)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    69,156 miles
    Test number
    135206644692
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush on top arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outerbush on upper arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass62,811 miles (+24,296)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    62,811 miles
    Test number
    152995974409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass38,515 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    38,515 miles
    Test number
    520569685163
    • AdvisoryAdvise springs generaly fitted as pairs

  10. Fail58,515 miles (+2,016)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,515 miles
    Test number
    562036251415
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt damaged by road spring (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryAdvise springs generaly fitted as pairs

  11. Pass56,499 miles (+1,553)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    56,499 miles
    Test number
    265320942814

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass54,946 miles (+2,303)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    54,946 miles
    Test number
    900724224217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass52,643 miles (+3,170)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    52,643 miles
    Test number
    825064165070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass49,473 miles (+3,107)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    49,473 miles
    Test number
    897870974005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass46,366 miles (+2,149)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    46,366 miles
    Test number
    125462673015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass44,217 miles (+3,256)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    44,217 miles
    Test number
    106825262075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass40,961 miles (+2,655)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    40,961 miles
    Test number
    866647761012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass38,306 miles (+3,563)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    38,306 miles
    Test number
    714444970033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass34,743 miles (+3,133)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    34,743 miles
    Test number
    111287279084
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass31,610 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2009
    Odometer
    31,610 miles
    Test number
    672069308137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail31,610 miles (+4,107)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,610 miles
    Test number
    742109208179
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  22. Pass27,503 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2008
    Odometer
    27,503 miles
    Test number
    930481127157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB04 LXX

Does LB04 LXX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB04 LXX is valid until 17 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB04 LXX?
The MOT on LB04 LXX is valid until 17 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB04 LXX done?
LB04 LXX was recorded at 78,955 miles at its MOT on 13 Mar 2026, an average of 2,727 miles a year.
Has LB04 LXX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB04 LXX has failed 2 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Mar 2018.
Has the mileage on LB04 LXX 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 LXX find?
LB04 LXX passed its latest MOT on 13 Mar 2026 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: offside rear position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; offside rear stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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