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Saab 9-3

Yellow · Petrol · 2003 · 1,998 cc

LB53 BTVMOT history

LB53 BTV is a yellow petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 25 Nov 2003. Its MOT expired on 21 Nov 2024 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 181,294 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Nov 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Nov 2024
Mileage
181,294 mi
At MOT on 22 Nov 2023
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,071 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 BTV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
25 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
22 Nov 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 BTV was last recorded at 181,294 miles on 22 Nov 2023, 45 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
181,249 miles · 15 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
45 miles
Average per year
8,071 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 181,294 miles
  • 2022 – 176,389 miles
  • 2021 – 170,113 miles
  • 2020 – 169,114 miles
  • 2019 – 167,634 miles
  • 2018 – 162,973 miles
  • 2017 – 155,140 miles
  • 2016 – 148,242 miles
  • 2015 – 142,624 miles
  • 2014 – 137,180 miles
  • 2013 – 132,329 miles
  • 2012 – 127,035 miles
  • 2011 – 114,600 miles
  • 2010 – 96,918 miles
  • 2009 – 79,941 miles
  • 2008 – 66,968 miles
  • 2007 – 53,372 miles
  • 2006 – 43,379 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass181,294 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Chassis outrigger heavily corroded. Does not appear to be within prescribed areas

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

25 tests since 21 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass181,294 miles (+45)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    181,294 miles
    Test number
    789907297208
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  2. Fail181,249 miles (+4,860)1 dangerous5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,249 miles
    Test number
    525297988469
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorHeadlamp not working on main beam both side (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass176,389 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    176,389 miles
    Test number
    522115142184
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail176,389 miles (+6,276)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,389 miles
    Test number
    907050530702
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass170,113 miles (+999)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    170,113 miles
    Test number
    933263984652
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to OSF floorpan/outrigger
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass169,114 miles (+29)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    169,114 miles
    Test number
    160560238951
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Chassis outrigger heavily corroded. Does not appear to be within prescribed areas

  7. Fail169,085 miles (+1,451)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,085 miles
    Test number
    261655474154
    • MajorPower steering component leaking leaking from reservoir, possibly cap (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Chassis outrigger heavily corroded. Does not appear to be within prescribed areas

  8. Pass167,634 miles (+4,661)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    167,634 miles
    Test number
    745284081308
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass162,973 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    162,973 miles
    Test number
    255981096672
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Fail162,969 miles (+7,829)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,969 miles
    Test number
    182048852576
    • DangerousTyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure nearside front tyre inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass155,140 miles (+6,898)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    155,140 miles
    Test number
    318550905114
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  12. Pass148,242 miles (+5,618)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    148,242 miles
    Test number
    479205293788
    • AdvisoryOSR tyre worn heavily on inner edge

  13. Pass142,624 miles (+5,444)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    142,624 miles
    Test number
    780709479058
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  14. Pass137,180 miles (+4,851)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    137,180 miles
    Test number
    629460084221
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  15. Pass132,329 miles (+5,294)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    132,329 miles
    Test number
    736013873275
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass127,035 miles (+12,435)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    127,035 miles
    Test number
    397023382205
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass114,600 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    114,600 miles
    Test number
    265726181204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail114,597 miles (+17,679)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,597 miles
    Test number
    796036381210
    • FailureOffside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

  19. Pass96,918 miles (+16,977)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    96,918 miles
    Test number
    380341180217
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass79,941 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    79,941 miles
    Test number
    883619289279
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  21. Fail79,941 miles (+12,973)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,941 miles
    Test number
    654369189261
    • FailureRear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass66,968 miles (+39)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    66,968 miles
    Test number
    734578288264
    • NoteRear number plate poor contion (only just passable)

  23. Fail66,929 miles (+13,557)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,929 miles
    Test number
    840204988289
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAdvizze replacement both front springs
    • NoteRear number plate poor contion (only just passable)

  24. Pass53,372 miles (+9,993)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    53,372 miles
    Test number
    320259177437
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteFront fog lights not working
    • NoteRear number plate poor condtion

  25. Pass43,379 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    43,379 miles
    Test number
    661024896220
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteRear number plate poor

Questions about LB53 BTV

Does LB53 BTV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB53 BTV expired on 21 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB53 BTV?
The MOT on LB53 BTV expired on 21 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB53 BTV done?
LB53 BTV was recorded at 181,294 miles at its MOT on 22 Nov 2023, an average of 8,071 miles a year.
Has LB53 BTV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 BTV has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on LB53 BTV 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 BTV find?
LB53 BTV passed its latest MOT on 22 Nov 2023 with 1 advisory: nearside rear parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair..

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