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Saab 9-3

Grey · Petrol · 2004 · 1,988 cc

LB04 YSLMOT history

LB04 YSL is a grey petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 28 May 2004. Its MOT expired on 6 Mar 2024 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 149,991 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Mar 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 6 Mar 2024
Mileage
149,991 mi
At MOT on 7 Mar 2023
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,649 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB04 YSL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,988 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
28 May 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
7 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB04 YSL was last recorded at 149,991 miles on 7 Mar 2023, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Feb 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
149,991 miles · 23 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
7,649 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 149,991 miles
  • 2021 – 145,838 miles
  • 2020 – 137,245 miles
  • 2019 – 126,975 miles
  • 2018 – 118,508 miles
  • 2017 – 107,525 miles
  • 2016 – 94,647 miles
  • 2015 – 84,196 miles
  • 2014 – 79,531 miles
  • 2013 – 72,265 miles
  • 2012 – 62,412 miles
  • 2011 – 55,651 miles
  • 2010 – 48,338 miles
  • 2009 – 41,161 miles
  • 2008 – 31,832 miles
  • 2007 – 29,117 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass149,991 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryFront subframe starting to corrodeRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside headlight lens deterioratedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside headlight lens deterioratedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leakRecorded 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.

  • Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

25 tests since 18 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass149,991 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    149,991 miles
    Test number
    963156602958
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront subframe starting to corrode
    • AdvisoryNearside headlight lens deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside headlight lens deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  2. Fail149,991 miles (+4,153)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,991 miles
    Test number
    357042139556
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront subframe starting to corrode
    • AdvisoryNearside headlight lens deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside headlight lens deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  3. Pass145,838 miles (+451)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    145,838 miles
    Test number
    197735607036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail145,387 miles (+878)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,387 miles
    Test number
    840788484326
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass144,509 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    144,509 miles
    Test number
    620481171130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail144,509 miles (+7,264)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,509 miles
    Test number
    938635673239
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass137,245 miles (+10,270)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    137,245 miles
    Test number
    895465639265
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass126,975 miles (+8,467)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    126,975 miles
    Test number
    425654688396
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper 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))

  9. Pass118,508 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    118,508 miles
    Test number
    429373595151
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on edges

  10. Fail118,500 miles (+10,975)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,500 miles
    Test number
    785814147674
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on edges

  11. Pass107,525 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    107,525 miles
    Test number
    930996329037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail107,520 miles (+12,873)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,520 miles
    Test number
    301659880714
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  13. Pass94,647 miles (+10,451)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    94,647 miles
    Test number
    905079248776
    • AdvisoryNearside mirror glass missing.

  14. Pass84,196 miles (+4,665)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    84,196 miles
    Test number
    106086915088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass79,531 miles (+7,266)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    79,531 miles
    Test number
    516015744104
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  16. Pass72,265 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    72,265 miles
    Test number
    117008063187
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  17. Fail72,265 miles (+9,853)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,265 miles
    Test number
    565567863186
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  18. Pass62,412 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    62,412 miles
    Test number
    598967442039
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  19. Fail62,412 miles (+6,761)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,412 miles
    Test number
    935567542093
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass55,651 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    55,651 miles
    Test number
    577803651039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail55,651 miles (+7,313)1 failure1 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,651 miles
    Test number
    767992551023
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres wearing on inner edges
    • NoteFront brake pads approaching limit

  22. Pass48,338 miles (+7,177)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    48,338 miles
    Test number
    674207950064
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteNearside outer cv gaitor leaking from inner end.

  23. Pass41,161 miles (+9,329)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    41,161 miles
    Test number
    201691679023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass31,832 miles (+2,715)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    31,832 miles
    Test number
    260059408028
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  25. Pass29,117 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2008
    Odometer
    29,117 miles
    Test number
    214898537498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB04 YSL

Does LB04 YSL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB04 YSL expired on 6 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB04 YSL?
The MOT on LB04 YSL expired on 6 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB04 YSL done?
LB04 YSL was recorded at 149,991 miles at its MOT on 7 Mar 2023, an average of 7,649 miles a year.
Has LB04 YSL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB04 YSL has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on LB04 YSL 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 YSL find?
LB04 YSL passed its latest MOT on 7 Mar 2023 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front subframe starting to corrode; nearside headlight lens deteriorated, and 2 more.

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