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Saab 9-3

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 1,988 cc

LB04 WMVMOT history

LB04 WMV is a blue petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 21 May 2004. Its MOT expired on 2 Aug 2026 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 81,903 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jul 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 2 Aug 2026
Mileage
81,903 mi
At MOT on 19 Jul 2025
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,764 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB04 WMV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,988 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
21 May 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB04 WMV was last recorded at 81,903 miles on 19 Jul 2025, 368 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
81,535 miles · 30 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
368 miles
Average per year
3,764 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 81,903 miles
  • 2024 – 81,535 miles
  • 2023 – 79,251 miles
  • 2022 – 78,315 miles
  • 2020 – 78,254 miles
  • 2019 – 74,876 miles
  • 2018 – 70,335 miles
  • 2017 – 65,847 miles
  • 2016 – 60,371 miles
  • 2015 – 56,049 miles
  • 2014 – 51,178 miles
  • 2013 – 46,902 miles
  • 2012 – 42,075 miles
  • 2011 – 37,064 miles
  • 2010 – 32,535 miles
  • 2009 – 26,077 miles
  • 2008 – 21,537 miles
  • 2007 – 15,521 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,903 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust flexi pipe is damaged.
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Drop link. Advise early replacement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

27 tests since 30 Nov 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,903 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    81,903 miles
    Test number
    161330833684
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust flexi pipe is damaged.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Drop link. Advise early replacement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  2. Fail81,903 miles (+368)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,903 miles
    Test number
    160152550294
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust flexi pipe is damaged.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Drop link. Advise early replacement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  3. Pass81,535 miles (+2,284)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    81,535 miles
    Test number
    698479606780
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Flexy exhaust damaged

  4. Pass79,251 miles (+936)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    79,251 miles
    Test number
    592764043402
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Flexible exhaust damaged
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass78,315 miles (+14)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    78,315 miles
    Test number
    894222578243
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  6. Fail78,301 miles (+47)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,301 miles
    Test number
    991626210983
    • MajorDipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs slightly corroded ( vehicle been standing ) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  7. Pass78,254 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    78,254 miles
    Test number
    631238101678

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail78,252 miles (+3,376)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,252 miles
    Test number
    190696955857
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (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))

  9. Pass74,876 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    74,876 miles
    Test number
    842219141466
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn close to wear limits (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn heavily on outer edge and close to the wear limit (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail74,876 miles (+4,541)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,876 miles
    Test number
    819120790027
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn close to wear limits (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn heavily on outer edge and close to the wear limit (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass70,335 miles (+4,488)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    70,335 miles
    Test number
    327489874291
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass65,847 miles (+5,476)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    65,847 miles
    Test number
    469031227705

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass60,371 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    60,371 miles
    Test number
    462522558744

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail60,371 miles (+4,322)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,371 miles
    Test number
    221798732067
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake in balance

  15. Pass56,049 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    56,049 miles
    Test number
    204819757153
    • AdvisorySlight play in both rear top suspension bushes/jionts

  16. Fail56,049 miles (+4,871)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,049 miles
    Test number
    477396461658
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisorySlight play in both rear top suspension bushes/jionts

  17. Pass51,178 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    51,178 miles
    Test number
    269036514383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail51,177 miles (+4,275)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,177 miles
    Test number
    429576314304
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  19. Pass46,902 miles (+4,827)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    46,902 miles
    Test number
    336119203329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass42,075 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    42,075 miles
    Test number
    446585722308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail42,075 miles (+5,011)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,075 miles
    Test number
    515645022343
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  22. Pass37,064 miles (+4,529)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    37,064 miles
    Test number
    418625121404
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass32,535 miles (+6,458)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    32,535 miles
    Test number
    331127420335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass26,077 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    26,077 miles
    Test number
    934663819366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail26,077 miles (+4,540)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,077 miles
    Test number
    583963619314
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  26. Pass21,537 miles (+6,016)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    21,537 miles
    Test number
    792999518362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass15,521 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    15,521 miles
    Test number
    884574437338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB04 WMV

Does LB04 WMV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB04 WMV expired on 2 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB04 WMV?
The MOT on LB04 WMV expired on 2 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB04 WMV done?
LB04 WMV was recorded at 81,903 miles at its MOT on 19 Jul 2025, an average of 3,764 miles a year.
Has LB04 WMV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB04 WMV has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on LB04 WMV 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 WMV find?
LB04 WMV passed its latest MOT on 19 Jul 2025 with 4 advisories: front exhaust flexi pipe is damaged.; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link. advise early replacement.; nearside rear coil spring corroded, and 1 more.

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