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Saab 9-3

Grey · Diesel · 2004 · 2,171 cc

LB04 WRJMOT history

LB04 WRJ is a grey diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 21 May 2004. Its MOT expired on 5 Dec 2025 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 165,435 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Nov 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 5 Dec 2025
Mileage
165,435 mi
At MOT on 30 Nov 2024
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,385 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB04 WRJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
21 May 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
30 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB04 WRJ was last recorded at 165,435 miles on 30 Nov 2024, 7,773 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Dec 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
157,662 miles · 2 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
7,773 miles
Average per year
7,385 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 165,435 miles
  • 2023 – 157,662 miles
  • 2022 – 150,265 miles
  • 2021 – 134,878 miles
  • 2020 – 134,460 miles
  • 2019 – 129,309 miles
  • 2018 – 123,055 miles
  • 2017 – 115,977 miles
  • 2016 – 106,577 miles
  • 2015 – 96,698 miles
  • 2014 – 87,533 miles
  • 2013 – 76,844 miles
  • 2011 – 66,868 miles
  • 2010 – 56,463 miles
  • 2009 – 50,863 miles
  • 2008 – 43,338 miles
  • 2007 – 35,829 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass165,435 miles
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slow to return
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slow to retuyrn
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (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.

  • Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

24 tests since 14 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass165,435 miles (+7,773)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    165,435 miles
    Test number
    781878157222
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slow to return
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slow to retuyrn
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass157,662 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    157,662 miles
    Test number
    187563087452
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail157,662 miles (+7,397)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,662 miles
    Test number
    150433316750
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass150,265 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    150,265 miles
    Test number
    597645006503
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Fail150,265 miles (+15,387)1 dangerous9 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,265 miles
    Test number
    308296375133
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass134,878 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    134,878 miles
    Test number
    982582729752

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail134,878 miles (+418)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,878 miles
    Test number
    847986906658
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass134,460 miles (+5,151)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    134,460 miles
    Test number
    602881567300
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  9. Pass129,309 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    129,309 miles
    Test number
    508944546601

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail129,309 miles (+6,254)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,309 miles
    Test number
    409157297888
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass123,055 miles (+2)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2019
    Odometer
    123,055 miles
    Test number
    709635234704
    • AdvisoryDirection indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Fail123,053 miles (+7,076)5 failures10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,053 miles
    Test number
    951501583218
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryDirection indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  13. Pass115,977 miles (+9,400)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2018
    Odometer
    115,977 miles
    Test number
    436732851795
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake pad low.
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres low on inner tread.

  14. Pass106,577 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2017
    Odometer
    106,577 miles
    Test number
    253725214939

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail106,577 miles (+9,879)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,577 miles
    Test number
    210988670339
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

  16. Pass96,698 miles (+370)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2016
    Odometer
    96,698 miles
    Test number
    836428325102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail96,328 miles (+8,795)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,328 miles
    Test number
    109095115168
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNearside front brake pads wearing thin
    • NoteSlight play in nearside front drop link

  18. Pass87,533 miles (+10,689)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2015
    Odometer
    87,533 miles
    Test number
    848198724175
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOffside rear outer side light not working
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass76,844 miles (+9,976)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2014
    Odometer
    76,844 miles
    Test number
    529465333185
    • NoteSurface rust on disks some play in top arm inner bushes

  20. Pass66,868 miles (+10,405)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2012
    Odometer
    66,868 miles
    Test number
    415289531163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass56,463 miles (+5,600)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2011
    Odometer
    56,463 miles
    Test number
    750918030133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass50,863 miles (+7,525)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2010
    Odometer
    50,863 miles
    Test number
    274020849183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass43,338 miles (+7,509)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2009
    Odometer
    43,338 miles
    Test number
    754720848119
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass35,829 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2008
    Odometer
    35,829 miles
    Test number
    931674437114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB04 WRJ

Does LB04 WRJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB04 WRJ expired on 5 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB04 WRJ?
The MOT on LB04 WRJ expired on 5 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB04 WRJ done?
LB04 WRJ was recorded at 165,435 miles at its MOT on 30 Nov 2024, an average of 7,385 miles a year.
Has LB04 WRJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB04 WRJ has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on LB04 WRJ 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 WRJ find?
LB04 WRJ passed its latest MOT on 30 Nov 2024 with 2 minor defects and 7 advisories: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside headlamp lens slightly defective; front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases, and 6 more.

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