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Saab 9-3

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 2,000 cc

LB04 ULSMOT history

LB04 ULS is a blue petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 17 May 2004. Its MOT expired on 4 Jul 2024 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 85,510 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jun 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 4 Jul 2024
Mileage
85,510 mi
At MOT on 20 Jun 2024
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,385 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB04 ULS
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
17 May 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Jul 2024
Latest MOT test
20 Jun 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB04 ULS was last recorded at 85,510 miles on 20 Jun 2024, 9,485 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jul 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
76,025 miles · 5 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
9,485 miles
Average per year
3,385 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 85,510 miles
  • 2023 – 76,025 miles
  • 2022 – 75,306 miles
  • 2021 – 74,164 miles
  • 2020 – 73,236 miles
  • 2019 – 71,167 miles
  • 2018 – 69,054 miles
  • 2017 – 67,013 miles
  • 2016 – 65,100 miles
  • 2015 – 62,026 miles
  • 2014 – 58,073 miles
  • 2013 – 54,718 miles
  • 2012 – 52,307 miles
  • 2011 – 49,316 miles
  • 2010 – 45,067 miles
  • 2008 – 33,924 miles
  • 2007 – 27,627 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail85,510 miles
  • DangerousOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected upper strut mount and inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
  • DangerousOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected upper strut mount and inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
  • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
  • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both lamps (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorHeadlamp lens seriously defective both lamps (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
  • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

25 tests since 16 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail85,510 miles (+9,485)2 dangerous8 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,510 miles
    Test number
    178023728316
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected upper strut mount and inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected upper strut mount and inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both lamps (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorHeadlamp lens seriously defective both lamps (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass76,025 miles (+719)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    76,025 miles
    Test number
    713602438626
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass75,306 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    75,306 miles
    Test number
    359029853286
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Fail75,306 miles (+1,142)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,306 miles
    Test number
    533414986711
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass74,164 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    74,164 miles
    Test number
    132853525947

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail74,164 miles (+928)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,164 miles
    Test number
    521608316682
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  7. Pass73,236 miles (+2,069)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    73,236 miles
    Test number
    844223554728
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres cracking slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass71,167 miles (+2,113)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    71,167 miles
    Test number
    189830514535

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass69,054 miles (+2,041)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2019
    Odometer
    69,054 miles
    Test number
    173095469578

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass67,013 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2018
    Odometer
    67,013 miles
    Test number
    821517499161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail67,013 miles (+1,913)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,013 miles
    Test number
    639875702696
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  12. Pass65,100 miles (+19)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2017
    Odometer
    65,100 miles
    Test number
    828398619460
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  13. Fail65,081 miles (+3,055)1 dangerous3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,081 miles
    Test number
    356178090038
    • DangerousNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort NOT RESPONSIVE "!! (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureFront Lower Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded BOTH SIDES!! (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Lower Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded BOTH SIDES!! (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  14. Pass62,026 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2016
    Odometer
    62,026 miles
    Test number
    998756925138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail62,021 miles (+3,948)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,021 miles
    Test number
    319756025198
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  16. Pass58,073 miles (+3)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2015
    Odometer
    58,073 miles
    Test number
    267219614143
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOuter sill covers fitted!

  17. Fail58,070 miles (+3,352)2 dangerous2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,070 miles
    Test number
    295178714448
    • DangerousNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOuter sill covers fitted!

  18. Pass54,718 miles (+2,411)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2014
    Odometer
    54,718 miles
    Test number
    337899713114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass52,307 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2013
    Odometer
    52,307 miles
    Test number
    949282632162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail52,307 miles (+2,991)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,307 miles
    Test number
    187952732150
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass49,316 miles (+4,249)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2012
    Odometer
    49,316 miles
    Test number
    217321031426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass45,067 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2011
    Odometer
    45,067 miles
    Test number
    933168310141
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  23. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2010
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    432726229135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass33,924 miles (+6,297)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2009
    Odometer
    33,924 miles
    Test number
    954763238171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass27,627 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2008
    Odometer
    27,627 miles
    Test number
    193816537139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB04 ULS

Does LB04 ULS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB04 ULS expired on 4 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB04 ULS?
The MOT on LB04 ULS expired on 4 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB04 ULS done?
LB04 ULS was recorded at 85,510 miles at its MOT on 20 Jun 2024, an average of 3,385 miles a year.
Has LB04 ULS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB04 ULS has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on LB04 ULS 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 ULS find?
LB04 ULS failed its latest MOT on 20 Jun 2024 with 2 dangerous defects, 8 major defects and 2 advisories: offside front suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected upper strut mount and inner wheel arch; offside front suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected upper strut mount and inner wheel arch; emissions unable to be completed, and 9 more.

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