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Saab 9-3

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,998 cc

LB52 OHVMOT history

LB52 OHV is a blue petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 29 Jan 2003. Its MOT expired on 17 Feb 2023 and it has passed 16 of 27 MOT tests, with 85,242 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jan 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 17 Feb 2023
Mileage
85,242 mi
At MOT on 30 Jan 2022
MOT tests
27
16 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,661 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB52 OHV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
29 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Feb 2023
Latest MOT test
30 Jan 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB52 OHV was last recorded at 85,242 miles on 30 Jan 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,242 miles · 28 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,661 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 85,242 miles
  • 2021 – 80,769 miles
  • 2019 – 77,706 miles
  • 2018 – 72,426 miles
  • 2017 – 66,749 miles
  • 2016 – 60,592 miles
  • 2015 – 55,389 miles
  • 2014 – 49,389 miles
  • 2013 – 43,104 miles
  • 2012 – 37,472 miles
  • 2011 – 33,463 miles
  • 2010 – 29,861 miles
  • 2009 – 26,052 miles
  • 2008 – 22,151 miles
  • 2007 – 15,886 miles
  • 2006 – 10,784 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,242 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust mounts corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + wearing unevenly

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Brake fluid slightly dirty

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2008

Full MOT history

27 tests since 8 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,242 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    85,242 miles
    Test number
    203054398598
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounts corroded

  2. Fail85,242 miles (+4,473)2 dangerous7 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,242 miles
    Test number
    783201012916
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounts corroded

  3. Pass80,769 miles (+3)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    80,769 miles
    Test number
    122199834700
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + wearing unevenly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid slightly dirty

  4. Fail80,766 miles (+3,060)8 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,766 miles
    Test number
    601015461400
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside 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 excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + wearing unevenly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid slightly dirty

  5. Pass77,706 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    77,706 miles
    Test number
    959086892705
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail77,706 miles (+5,280)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,706 miles
    Test number
    111171547820
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass72,426 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    72,426 miles
    Test number
    197845376585

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail72,496 miles (+5,747)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,496 miles
    Test number
    166339569569
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

  9. Pass66,749 miles (+6,157)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    66,749 miles
    Test number
    426008688802
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryTemporary fuel cap fitted

  10. Pass60,592 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    60,592 miles
    Test number
    228773433555

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail60,592 miles (+5,203)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,592 miles
    Test number
    451946849307
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  12. Pass55,389 miles (+26)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    55,389 miles
    Test number
    379416225016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail55,363 miles (+5,974)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,363 miles
    Test number
    765082925028
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass49,389 miles (+6,285)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    49,389 miles
    Test number
    839193214073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass43,104 miles (+5,632)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    43,104 miles
    Test number
    589100733006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass37,472 miles (+4,009)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    37,472 miles
    Test number
    297096212068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass33,463 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    33,463 miles
    Test number
    285711131058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail33,463 miles (+3,602)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,463 miles
    Test number
    109431331403
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  19. Pass29,861 miles (+3,809)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    29,861 miles
    Test number
    122262910034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass26,052 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    26,052 miles
    Test number
    100203019459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail26,052 miles (+3,901)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,052 miles
    Test number
    583213019004
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

  22. Pass22,151 miles (+82)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    22,151 miles
    Test number
    430559938077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail22,069 miles (+6,183)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,069 miles
    Test number
    161840338426
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass15,886 miles (+5,102)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    15,886 miles
    Test number
    912725427083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass10,784 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    10,784 miles
    Test number
    834161646076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail10,784 miles (+3)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,784 miles
    Test number
    750901746089
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

  27. Fail10,781 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,781 miles
    Test number
    423919036007
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Questions about LB52 OHV

Does LB52 OHV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB52 OHV expired on 17 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB52 OHV?
The MOT on LB52 OHV expired on 17 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB52 OHV done?
LB52 OHV was recorded at 85,242 miles at its MOT on 30 Jan 2022, an average of 4,661 miles a year.
Has LB52 OHV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB52 OHV has failed 11 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on LB52 OHV 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 LB52 OHV find?
LB52 OHV passed its latest MOT on 30 Jan 2022 with 1 advisory: exhaust mounts corroded.

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