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Saab 9-3

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 2,000 cc

LB04 YRFMOT history

LB04 YRF is a silver petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 21 May 2004. Its MOT expired on 15 Aug 2025 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 144,709 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Aug 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 15 Aug 2025
Mileage
144,709 mi
At MOT on 15 Aug 2024
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,843 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB04 YRF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
21 May 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
15 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB04 YRF was last recorded at 144,709 miles on 15 Aug 2024, 5,970 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
138,739 miles · 15 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
5,970 miles
Average per year
5,843 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 144,709 miles
  • 2023 – 138,739 miles
  • 2022 – 133,032 miles
  • 2021 – 126,305 miles
  • 2020 – 119,555 miles
  • 2019 – 113,014 miles
  • 2018 – 105,944 miles
  • 2017 – 99,251 miles
  • 2016 – 92,222 miles
  • 2015 – 87,872 miles
  • 2014 – 83,046 miles
  • 2013 – 78,023 miles
  • 2012 – 71,935 miles
  • 2011 – 65,198 miles
  • 2010 – 61,580 miles
  • 2009 – 52,077 miles
  • 2008 – 47,697 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,709 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Forward arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020

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 Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2012

  • Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2012

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

24 tests since 8 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,709 miles (+5,970)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    144,709 miles
    Test number
    893229391613
    • MinorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Forward arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass138,739 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    138,739 miles
    Test number
    841383473689
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" / Mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail138,738 miles (+5,706)2 dangerous6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,738 miles
    Test number
    159004957826
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective Temporary cap fitted (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" / Mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass133,032 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    133,032 miles
    Test number
    191884783135
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  5. Fail133,032 miles (+6,727)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,032 miles
    Test number
    736960925715
    • MajorEmissions not tested Oil Leak Excessive (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn 'Rose Joint' (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  6. Pass126,305 miles (+6,750)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    126,305 miles
    Test number
    468871007511

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass119,555 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    119,555 miles
    Test number
    284152855187
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre bald inner edge
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail119,553 miles (+6,539)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,553 miles
    Test number
    449631894798
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged Split inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre bald inner edge
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass113,014 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    113,014 miles
    Test number
    367162593785
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Miss shaped inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail113,012 miles (+7,068)7 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,012 miles
    Test number
    464337281246
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both sides (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Miss shaped inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass105,944 miles (+6,693)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    105,944 miles
    Test number
    669190814039
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass99,251 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    99,251 miles
    Test number
    108191035370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail99,251 miles (+7,029)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,251 miles
    Test number
    667166408684
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  14. Pass92,222 miles (+4,350)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    92,222 miles
    Test number
    859818172522

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail87,872 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,872 miles
    Test number
    719408475001
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass87,872 miles (+4,826)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    87,872 miles
    Test number
    915088975060
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass83,046 miles (+5,023)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    83,046 miles
    Test number
    455043474051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass78,023 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    78,023 miles
    Test number
    428550773047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail78,018 miles (+6,083)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,018 miles
    Test number
    949336263089
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Pass71,935 miles (+6,737)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    71,935 miles
    Test number
    498585652064
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass65,198 miles (+3,618)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    65,198 miles
    Test number
    435383471097
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass61,580 miles (+9,503)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    61,580 miles
    Test number
    594266270041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass52,077 miles (+4,380)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    52,077 miles
    Test number
    711771879071
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass47,697 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    47,697 miles
    Test number
    380218908072
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Questions about LB04 YRF

Does LB04 YRF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB04 YRF expired on 15 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB04 YRF?
The MOT on LB04 YRF expired on 15 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB04 YRF done?
LB04 YRF was recorded at 144,709 miles at its MOT on 15 Aug 2024, an average of 5,843 miles a year.
Has LB04 YRF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB04 YRF has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on LB04 YRF 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 YRF find?
LB04 YRF passed its latest MOT on 15 Aug 2024 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside rear lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated forward arm; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside rear lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play forward arm, and 1 more.

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