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Saab 9-3

Red · Petrol · 2003 · 2,000 cc

LB53 BPXMOT history

LB53 BPX is a red petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 26 Nov 2003. Its MOT is valid until 16 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 118,460 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Feb 2027
Mileage
118,460 mi
At MOT on 17 Feb 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,047 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 BPX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
26 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 BPX was last recorded at 118,460 miles on 17 Feb 2026, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,453 miles · 12 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
7 miles
Average per year
5,047 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 118,460 miles
  • 2025 – 118,323 miles
  • 2024 – 105,141 miles
  • 2023 – 93,839 miles
  • 2022 – 83,272 miles
  • 2021 – 76,634 miles
  • 2020 – 75,014 miles
  • 2019 – 70,353 miles
  • 2018 – 64,011 miles
  • 2017 – 60,488 miles
  • 2015 – 56,157 miles
  • 2014 – 54,946 miles
  • 2013 – 53,305 miles
  • 2012 – 51,598 miles
  • 2011 – 49,706 miles
  • 2010 – 44,142 miles
  • 2009 – 39,677 miles
  • 2008 – 33,416 miles
  • 2007 – 27,525 miles
  • 2006 – 21,048 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,460 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.

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

26 tests since 31 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,460 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    118,460 miles
    Test number
    173760111799

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail118,453 miles (+130)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,453 miles
    Test number
    222027135893
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass118,323 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    118,323 miles
    Test number
    849502158121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail118,319 miles (+13,178)5 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,319 miles
    Test number
    394829177442
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass105,141 miles (+11,302)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    105,141 miles
    Test number
    582659369892

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass93,839 miles (+20)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    93,839 miles
    Test number
    767336830083
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail93,819 miles (+10,547)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,819 miles
    Test number
    645861868563
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass83,272 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    83,272 miles
    Test number
    647860080197
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  9. Fail83,272 miles (+6,638)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,272 miles
    Test number
    193721903278
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass76,634 miles (+1,620)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    76,634 miles
    Test number
    833246769929
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  11. Pass75,014 miles (+4,661)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    75,014 miles
    Test number
    663224500080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass70,353 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    70,353 miles
    Test number
    487338012909
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

  13. Fail70,353 miles (+6,342)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,353 miles
    Test number
    974311642650
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

  14. Pass64,011 miles (+3,523)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    64,011 miles
    Test number
    278085664741

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass60,488 miles (+4,331)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    60,488 miles
    Test number
    365345896322
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass56,157 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    56,157 miles
    Test number
    593516297140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail56,157 miles (+1,211)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,157 miles
    Test number
    432535817082
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  18. Pass54,946 miles (+1,641)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    54,946 miles
    Test number
    805819314366
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  19. Pass53,305 miles (+1,707)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    53,305 miles
    Test number
    755333403375
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  20. Pass51,598 miles (+1,892)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    51,598 miles
    Test number
    589262322344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass49,706 miles (+5,564)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    49,706 miles
    Test number
    128730501319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass44,142 miles (+4,465)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    44,142 miles
    Test number
    104472510330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass39,677 miles (+6,261)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    39,677 miles
    Test number
    244332409326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass33,416 miles (+5,891)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    33,416 miles
    Test number
    363363308346
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  25. Pass27,525 miles (+6,477)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    27,525 miles
    Test number
    480124107391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass21,048 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    21,048 miles
    Test number
    443774006388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB53 BPX

Does LB53 BPX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB53 BPX is valid until 16 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB53 BPX?
The MOT on LB53 BPX is valid until 16 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB53 BPX done?
LB53 BPX was recorded at 118,460 miles at its MOT on 17 Feb 2026, an average of 5,047 miles a year.
Has LB53 BPX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 BPX has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LB53 BPX 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 BPX find?
LB53 BPX passed its latest MOT on 17 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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