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Saab 9-3

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,990 cc

LB52 OJAMOT history

LB52 OJA is a silver petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 29 Jan 2003. Its MOT expired on 22 Jun 2023 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 137,405 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jun 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 22 Jun 2023
Mileage
137,405 mi
At MOT on 23 Jun 2022
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,271 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB52 OJA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,990 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
29 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Jun 2023
Latest MOT test
23 Jun 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB52 OJA was last recorded at 137,405 miles on 23 Jun 2022, 10,045 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 May 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,360 miles · 19 May 2021
Between the last two tests
10,045 miles
Average per year
6,271 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 137,405 miles
  • 2021 – 127,360 miles
  • 2019 – 122,619 miles
  • 2017 – 107,925 miles
  • 2016 – 101,842 miles
  • 2015 – 99,761 miles
  • 2014 – 97,197 miles
  • 2013 – 94,990 miles
  • 2012 – 90,903 miles
  • 2011 – 84,654 miles
  • 2010 – 77,708 miles
  • 2009 – 67,418 miles
  • 2008 – 55,903 miles
  • 2007 – 45,472 miles
  • 2006 – 34,293 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,405 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Oil leak

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2013

  • Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

23 tests since 12 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass137,405 miles (+10,045)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    137,405 miles
    Test number
    377731921484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass127,360 miles (+4,741)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2022
    Odometer
    127,360 miles
    Test number
    509285031580
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass122,619 miles (+14,694)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    122,619 miles
    Test number
    386083750145
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass107,925 miles (+6,083)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    107,925 miles
    Test number
    213751807798
    • AdvisoryFront Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

  5. Pass101,842 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    101,842 miles
    Test number
    890064030477
    • AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust rusty.
    • AdvisorySlight weep on power steering rack.

  6. Fail101,841 miles (+2,080)5 failures10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,841 miles
    Test number
    936732003160
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)
    • FailureMain beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust rusty.
    • AdvisorySlight weep on power steering rack.

  7. Pass99,761 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    99,761 miles
    Test number
    126868015290
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteLoud knocking noise coming from o/s/f wheel when braking,but no obvious fault found at time of test.
    • NoteN/s c.v boot leaking grease.

  8. Fail99,760 miles (+2,563)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,760 miles
    Test number
    379238015479
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteLoud knocking noise coming from o/s/f wheel when braking,but no obvious fault found at time of test.
    • NoteN/s c.v boot leaking grease.

  9. Pass97,197 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    97,197 miles
    Test number
    677922614204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail97,197 miles (+2,207)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,197 miles
    Test number
    678032714299
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  11. Pass94,990 miles (+16)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    94,990 miles
    Test number
    678720223261
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  12. Fail94,974 miles (+4,071)5 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,974 miles
    Test number
    795239923199
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak

  13. Pass90,903 miles (+204)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2013
    Odometer
    90,903 miles
    Test number
    377384722199
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  14. Fail90,699 miles (+6,045)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,699 miles
    Test number
    428126912119
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass84,654 miles (+64)1 dangerous3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    84,654 miles
    Test number
    147729951122
    • DangerousOil leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteAirbag warning lamp illuminated
    • NoteEngine mamagement lamp illuminated

  16. Fail84,590 miles (+6,882)1 dangerous2 failures1 repaired3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,590 miles
    Test number
    829008151125
    • DangerousOil leak
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteAirbag warning lamp illuminated
    • NoteEngine mamagement lamp illuminated

  17. Pass77,708 miles (+724)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2011
    Odometer
    77,708 miles
    Test number
    252717920494
    • AdvisoryPower steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteEngine management light illuminated

  18. Fail76,984 miles (+9,566)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,984 miles
    Test number
    780190700161
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine management light remains on

  19. Pass67,418 miles (+11,515)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    67,418 miles
    Test number
    860658169003
    • NoteN/s/r tyre very low

  20. Pass55,903 miles (+10,431)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    55,903 miles
    Test number
    140073378090
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass45,472 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    45,472 miles
    Test number
    214462107003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail45,472 miles (+11,179)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,472 miles
    Test number
    462192207034
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousNsf tyre is scrubbed on inner edge, advise new + tracking adjustments.

  23. Pass34,293 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    34,293 miles
    Test number
    424552216003
    • NoteWiper blades slightly marking screen. Boot light not working. Aerial mast bent. Signs of O/S inner driver leaking. Slight weep from steering rack. ABS wiring clip on O/S strut broken and rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edge.

Questions about LB52 OJA

Does LB52 OJA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB52 OJA expired on 22 Jun 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB52 OJA?
The MOT on LB52 OJA expired on 22 Jun 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB52 OJA done?
LB52 OJA was recorded at 137,405 miles at its MOT on 23 Jun 2022, an average of 6,271 miles a year.
Has LB52 OJA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB52 OJA has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Aug 2016.
Has the mileage on LB52 OJA 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 OJA find?
LB52 OJA passed its latest MOT on 23 Jun 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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