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Saab 9-3

Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 1,998 cc

LB53 BNLMOT history

LB53 BNL is a grey petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 20 Nov 2003. Its MOT is valid until 8 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 143,495 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Dec 2026
Mileage
143,495 mi
At MOT on 8 Dec 2025
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,998 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 BNL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
20 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 BNL was last recorded at 143,495 miles on 8 Dec 2025, 4,245 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
139,250 miles · 4 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
4,245 miles
Average per year
5,998 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 143,495 miles
  • 2024 – 139,250 miles
  • 2023 – 137,814 miles
  • 2022 – 132,348 miles
  • 2021 – 129,226 miles
  • 2020 – 126,993 miles
  • 2019 – 120,393 miles
  • 2018 – 115,079 miles
  • 2017 – 106,586 miles
  • 2016 – 93,724 miles
  • 2015 – 81,734 miles
  • 2014 – 67,383 miles
  • 2013 – 66,780 miles
  • 2011 – 63,286 miles
  • 2010 – 55,970 miles
  • 2009 – 45,440 miles
  • 2008 – 37,858 miles
  • 2007 – 30,572 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,495 miles
  • MinorCentral Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction minor chips (3.1 (a) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 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 Front Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

26 tests since 9 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,495 miles (+4,245)3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    143,495 miles
    Test number
    527635036582
    • MinorCentral Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction minor chips (3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass139,250 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    139,250 miles
    Test number
    598777840559
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail139,250 miles (+1,436)2 major2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,250 miles
    Test number
    578912901929
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass137,814 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    137,814 miles
    Test number
    739378837139
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Fail137,814 miles (+5,466)1 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,814 miles
    Test number
    546268215724
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass132,348 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    132,348 miles
    Test number
    570496052435
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail132,348 miles (+3,122)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,348 miles
    Test number
    369544573442
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass129,226 miles (+2,233)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    129,226 miles
    Test number
    257257350837
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass126,993 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    126,993 miles
    Test number
    981937376384
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  10. Fail126,992 miles (+6,599)2 dangerous3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,992 miles
    Test number
    836590739790
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass120,393 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    120,393 miles
    Test number
    178311743452
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak from heater hose

  12. Fail120,393 miles (+5,314)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,393 miles
    Test number
    946756568242
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak from heater hose

  13. Pass115,079 miles (+8,493)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    115,079 miles
    Test number
    513699223954

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass106,586 miles (+70)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    106,586 miles
    Test number
    126011396739
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre perished

  15. Fail106,516 miles (+12,792)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,516 miles
    Test number
    890695404142
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre perished

  16. Pass93,724 miles (+11,990)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    93,724 miles
    Test number
    321146010123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass81,734 miles (+14,351)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    81,734 miles
    Test number
    375880075197
    • NoteOuter sill covers fitted , not allowing a full inspection

  18. Pass67,383 miles (+603)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    67,383 miles
    Test number
    218289264176
    • NoteRear suspension rose bushes deteriorated

  19. Pass66,780 miles (+54)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    66,780 miles
    Test number
    779717053129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail66,726 miles (+3,440)2 dangerous1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,726 miles
    Test number
    555838643102
    • DangerousNail in nearside rear tyre
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass63,286 miles (+7,316)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    63,286 miles
    Test number
    359064241253
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteStandard number plates fitted over custom ones

  22. Pass55,970 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    55,970 miles
    Test number
    290328480480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail55,970 miles (+10,530)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,970 miles
    Test number
    881278280170
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

  24. Pass45,440 miles (+7,582)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    45,440 miles
    Test number
    181347449001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass37,858 miles (+7,286)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    37,858 miles
    Test number
    563183158055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass30,572 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    30,572 miles
    Test number
    973230547088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB53 BNL

Does LB53 BNL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB53 BNL is valid until 8 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB53 BNL?
The MOT on LB53 BNL is valid until 8 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB53 BNL done?
LB53 BNL was recorded at 143,495 miles at its MOT on 8 Dec 2025, an average of 5,998 miles a year.
Has LB53 BNL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 BNL has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on LB53 BNL 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 LB53 BNL find?
LB53 BNL passed its latest MOT on 8 Dec 2025 with 3 minor defects and 6 advisories: central driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction minor chips; nearside front outer suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front outer suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated, and 6 more.

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