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Saab 9-3

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 1,998 cc

LB04 LYVMOT history

LB04 LYV is a blue petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 30 Apr 2004. Its MOT expired on 4 Sept 2025 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 104,608 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Sept 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 4 Sept 2025
Mileage
104,608 mi
At MOT on 5 Sept 2024
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,778 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB04 LYV
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
30 Apr 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
5 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB04 LYV was last recorded at 104,608 miles on 5 Sept 2024, 2,547 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
102,061 miles · 13 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
2,547 miles
Average per year
3,778 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 104,608 miles
  • 2023 – 102,061 miles
  • 2022 – 99,089 miles
  • 2021 – 98,270 miles
  • 2020 – 97,337 miles
  • 2019 – 96,212 miles
  • 2018 – 94,015 miles
  • 2017 – 91,265 miles
  • 2016 – 88,630 miles
  • 2015 – 84,161 miles
  • 2014 – 80,204 miles
  • 2013 – 74,741 miles
  • 2012 – 70,372 miles
  • 2011 – 64,234 miles
  • 2010 – 58,157 miles
  • 2009 – 52,001 miles
  • 2008 – 44,428 miles
  • 2007 – 38,979 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,608 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Brake pedal slight creep

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Engine oil level was low

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside rear tyre inner sidewall perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Oil leaks-engine? -power steering?

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Some deterioration to suspension etc-some roughness to steering

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass104,608 miles (+2,547)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    104,608 miles
    Test number
    615145558967
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass102,061 miles (+2,972)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    102,061 miles
    Test number
    141604122584
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass99,089 miles (+819)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    99,089 miles
    Test number
    203441874744
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass98,270 miles (+933)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    98,270 miles
    Test number
    195670342263
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamps deteriorated beam image marginal
    • AdvisorySome wear and deterioration to suspension and rubber components

  5. Pass97,337 miles (+1,125)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    97,337 miles
    Test number
    524484197750
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement marginal (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive marginal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass96,212 miles (+2,197)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    96,212 miles
    Test number
    998089687930
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass94,015 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    94,015 miles
    Test number
    610842499618
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal slight creep

  8. Fail94,015 miles (+2,750)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,015 miles
    Test number
    960746860420
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal slight creep

  9. Pass91,265 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    91,265 miles
    Test number
    103174100197
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryEngine oil level was low
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre inner sidewall perishing
    • AdvisoryOil leaks-engine? -power steering?
    • AdvisorySome deterioration to suspension etc-some roughness to steering

  10. Fail91,265 miles (+2,635)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,265 miles
    Test number
    602235642633
    • FailureBonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryEngine oil level was low
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre inner sidewall perishing
    • AdvisoryOil leaks-engine? -power steering?
    • AdvisorySome deterioration to suspension etc-some roughness to steering

  11. Pass88,630 miles (+2)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    88,630 miles
    Test number
    603396332241
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit very marginal (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak could be engine and /or steering oil?
    • AdvisoryMarginal roughness to power steering operation
    • AdvisorySome deterioration to suspension and steering

  12. Fail88,628 miles (+8)1 failure9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,628 miles
    Test number
    917856212540
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit very marginal (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak could be engine and /or steering oil?
    • AdvisoryMarginal roughness to power steering operation
    • AdvisorySome deterioration to suspension and steering

  13. Fail88,620 miles (+4,459)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,620 miles
    Test number
    917353941222
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • FailureSteering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass84,161 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    84,161 miles
    Test number
    215243590298
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  15. Fail84,159 miles (+3,955)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,159 miles
    Test number
    827852995506
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailurePower steering malfunctioning Not smooth in operation (2.3.3a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  16. Pass80,204 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    80,204 miles
    Test number
    819838114254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail80,202 miles (+5,461)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,202 miles
    Test number
    629996314205
    • FailureNearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  18. Pass74,741 miles (+4,369)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    74,741 miles
    Test number
    399463313236
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass70,372 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    70,372 miles
    Test number
    299895512299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail70,370 miles (+6,136)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,370 miles
    Test number
    818535312248
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass64,234 miles (+6,077)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    64,234 miles
    Test number
    889435411294
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteRear tyre/s starting too distort

  22. Pass58,157 miles (+6,156)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    58,157 miles
    Test number
    853866260116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass52,001 miles (+7,573)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2010
    Odometer
    52,001 miles
    Test number
    230219439490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass44,428 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    44,428 miles
    Test number
    670983508174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail44,421 miles (+5,442)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,421 miles
    Test number
    574940308198
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass38,979 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    38,979 miles
    Test number
    190893917155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail38,979 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,979 miles
    Test number
    210033617470
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Questions about LB04 LYV

Does LB04 LYV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB04 LYV expired on 4 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB04 LYV?
The MOT on LB04 LYV expired on 4 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB04 LYV done?
LB04 LYV was recorded at 104,608 miles at its MOT on 5 Sept 2024, an average of 3,778 miles a year.
Has LB04 LYV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB04 LYV has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Aug 2018.
Has the mileage on LB04 LYV 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 LYV find?
LB04 LYV passed its latest MOT on 5 Sept 2024 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; oil leak, but not excessive; rear subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive.

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