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Saab 9-3 Vector 150 BHP

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 2,000 cc

LB04 ULHMOT history

LB04 ULH is a black petrol Saab 9-3 Vector 150 BHP first used on 17 May 2004. Its MOT expired on 9 Feb 2022 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 167,304 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Feb 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 9 Feb 2022
Mileage
167,304 mi
At MOT on 3 Feb 2022
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,963 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB04 ULH
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3 Vector 150 BHP
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
17 May 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Feb 2022
Latest MOT test
3 Feb 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB04 ULH was last recorded at 167,304 miles on 3 Feb 2022, 6,994 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Feb 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
160,310 miles · 10 Feb 2021
Between the last two tests
6,994 miles
Average per year
7,963 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 167,304 miles
  • 2021 – 160,310 miles
  • 2020 – 155,714 miles
  • 2019 – 148,407 miles
  • 2017 – 137,439 miles
  • 2016 – 134,548 miles
  • 2015 – 131,587 miles
  • 2014 – 122,528 miles
  • 2013 – 116,591 miles
  • 2012 – 111,230 miles
  • 2011 – 106,457 miles
  • 2010 – 99,077 miles
  • 2009 – 81,466 miles
  • 2008 – 65,266 miles
  • 2007 – 50,103 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail167,304 miles
  • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • MajorBrakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019

What MOT failures 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 Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2017

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear handbrake attachment corroded and snapped

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

19 tests since 17 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail167,304 miles (+6,994)2 dangerous7 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,304 miles
    Test number
    951383741919
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass160,310 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    160,310 miles
    Test number
    860858039461
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear handbrake attachment corroded and snapped
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear heatsheild loose

  3. Fail160,310 miles (+4,596)1 dangerous9 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,310 miles
    Test number
    744787383735
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear handbrake attachment corroded and snapped
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear heatsheild loose

  4. Pass155,714 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    155,714 miles
    Test number
    796193755934
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail155,714 miles (+7,307)6 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,714 miles
    Test number
    764336492273
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass148,407 miles (+10,968)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    148,407 miles
    Test number
    754912820183
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass137,439 miles (+2,891)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    137,439 miles
    Test number
    200315000722
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted and outer sills plastic covered

  8. Pass134,548 miles (+2,961)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    134,548 miles
    Test number
    958269751381
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOuter sills plastic covered

  9. Pass131,587 miles (+9,059)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    131,587 miles
    Test number
    307960801929

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass122,528 miles (+5,937)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2015
    Odometer
    122,528 miles
    Test number
    118654934131
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOuter sills plastic covered

  11. Pass116,591 miles (+5,361)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2014
    Odometer
    116,591 miles
    Test number
    946199323198
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOuter sills plastic covered

  12. Pass111,230 miles (+4,773)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2013
    Odometer
    111,230 miles
    Test number
    906791932194
    • NoteCovers on sills

  13. Fail106,457 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,457 miles
    Test number
    218180931449
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteOuter sills plastic covered

  14. Pass106,457 miles (+7,380)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2012
    Odometer
    106,457 miles
    Test number
    925210631197
    • NoteOuter sills plastic covered

  15. Pass99,077 miles (+17,611)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2011
    Odometer
    99,077 miles
    Test number
    323770230155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass81,466 miles (+16,200)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2010
    Odometer
    81,466 miles
    Test number
    881033139105
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass65,266 miles (+15,163)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2009
    Odometer
    65,266 miles
    Test number
    984327638156
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteO-s-r tyre deviod of tread on inner edge

  18. Pass50,103 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2008
    Odometer
    50,103 miles
    Test number
    772217137135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail50,103 miles1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,103 miles
    Test number
    641127937198
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner & outer edges .
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

Questions about LB04 ULH

Does LB04 ULH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB04 ULH expired on 9 Feb 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB04 ULH?
The MOT on LB04 ULH expired on 9 Feb 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB04 ULH done?
LB04 ULH was recorded at 167,304 miles at its MOT on 3 Feb 2022, an average of 7,963 miles a year.
Has LB04 ULH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB04 ULH has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on LB04 ULH 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 ULH find?
LB04 ULH failed its latest MOT on 3 Feb 2022 with 2 dangerous defects, 7 major defects, 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: nearside rear brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick; offside rear brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick; brakes imbalanced across an axle, and 14 more.

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