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Saab 9-3

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,998 cc

LB53 BUHMOT history

LB53 BUH is a blue petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 11 Dec 2003. Its MOT is valid until 29 Oct 2026 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 97,990 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Oct 2026
Mileage
97,990 mi
At MOT on 30 Oct 2025
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,295 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 BUH
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
11 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
30 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 BUH was last recorded at 97,990 miles on 30 Oct 2025, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,982 miles · 23 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
3,295 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 97,990 miles
  • 2024 – 95,465 miles
  • 2023 – 92,458 miles
  • 2021 – 88,176 miles
  • 2020 – 87,530 miles
  • 2019 – 85,812 miles
  • 2018 – 83,582 miles
  • 2017 – 81,942 miles
  • 2016 – 79,611 miles
  • 2015 – 77,257 miles
  • 2014 – 74,700 miles
  • 2013 – 71,413 miles
  • 2012 – 68,394 miles
  • 2011 – 64,794 miles
  • 2010 – 59,352 miles
  • 2009 – 47,687 miles
  • 2008 – 45,037 miles
  • 2007 – 39,618 miles
  • 2006 – 35,787 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,990 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisorySide- sill covers fittedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisorySuspension components corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

29 tests since 13 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,990 miles (+8)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    97,990 miles
    Test number
    728002338269
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySide- sill covers fitted
    • AdvisorySuspension components corroded

  2. Fail97,982 miles (+2,517)1 dangerous4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,982 miles
    Test number
    900102355094
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySide- sill covers fitted
    • AdvisorySuspension components corroded

  3. Pass95,465 miles (+8)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    95,465 miles
    Test number
    921645479687
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail95,457 miles (+2,999)2 dangerous1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,457 miles
    Test number
    169687416082
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass92,458 miles (+4,282)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    92,458 miles
    Test number
    616634821870
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective glazed (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge smooth/ worn out of shape (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the centre of the tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass88,176 miles (+646)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    88,176 miles
    Test number
    837043895287
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass87,530 miles (+48)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    87,530 miles
    Test number
    160578573882
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail87,482 miles (+1,670)1 major1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,482 miles
    Test number
    763057797287
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass85,812 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    85,812 miles
    Test number
    261614478540
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive at engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail85,812 miles (+2,230)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,812 miles
    Test number
    731239344905
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive at engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass83,582 miles (+1,640)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    83,582 miles
    Test number
    207957619004
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox Area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass81,942 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    81,942 miles
    Test number
    473698958795
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust bracket broken
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn to limit and out of shape inner edge

  13. Fail81,942 miles (+2,331)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,942 miles
    Test number
    826979795705
    • FailureHeadlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust bracket broken
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn to limit and out of shape inner edge

  14. Pass79,611 miles (+2,354)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    79,611 miles
    Test number
    634996079296
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre has nail in tread
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  15. Pass77,257 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    77,257 miles
    Test number
    514870874224
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear indicators showing a little off color(white) (1.4.A.2f)

  16. Fail77,257 miles (+2,557)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,257 miles
    Test number
    758182516003
    • FailureCentre Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear indicators showing a little off color(white) (1.4.A.2f)

  17. Pass74,700 miles (+3,287)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    74,700 miles
    Test number
    677475414368
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Fail71,413 miles1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,413 miles
    Test number
    507622813318
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass71,413 miles (+3,019)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    71,413 miles
    Test number
    588472713346
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass68,394 miles (+3,600)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    68,394 miles
    Test number
    508291622380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass64,794 miles (+5,442)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    64,794 miles
    Test number
    767590421302
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre Worn Very Sharply On Inner Edge ADVISE REPLACEMENT

  22. Pass59,352 miles (+34)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    59,352 miles
    Test number
    473666610472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail59,318 miles (+11,631)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,318 miles
    Test number
    840004010306
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

  24. Pass47,687 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    47,687 miles
    Test number
    164374619342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail47,686 miles (+2,649)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,686 miles
    Test number
    694863019329
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  26. Pass45,037 miles (+5,419)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    45,037 miles
    Test number
    202805528381
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass39,618 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    39,618 miles
    Test number
    142893757215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail39,618 miles (+3,831)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,618 miles
    Test number
    374149547480
    • FailureHeadlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  29. Pass35,787 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    35,787 miles
    Test number
    563527146313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB53 BUH

Does LB53 BUH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB53 BUH is valid until 29 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB53 BUH?
The MOT on LB53 BUH is valid until 29 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB53 BUH done?
LB53 BUH was recorded at 97,990 miles at its MOT on 30 Oct 2025, an average of 3,295 miles a year.
Has LB53 BUH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 BUH has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LB53 BUH 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 BUH find?
LB53 BUH passed its latest MOT on 30 Oct 2025 with 6 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play; nearside front direction indicator slightly discoloured; nearside rear lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 3 more.

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