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Saab 9-3

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 2,000 cc

LB53 BVPMOT history

LB53 BVP is a black petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 25 Nov 2003. Its MOT expired on 4 Oct 2025 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 109,094 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Sept 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 4 Oct 2025
Mileage
109,094 mi
At MOT on 26 Sept 2024
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,276 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 BVP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
25 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
26 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 BVP was last recorded at 109,094 miles on 26 Sept 2024, 16,182 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,912 miles · 28 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
16,182 miles
Average per year
5,276 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 109,094 miles
  • 2023 – 92,912 miles
  • 2022 – 92,894 miles
  • 2021 – 92,879 miles
  • 2020 – 87,262 miles
  • 2019 – 84,339 miles
  • 2018 – 70,885 miles
  • 2017 – 62,787 miles
  • 2016 – 51,037 miles
  • 2015 – 49,126 miles
  • 2014 – 44,819 miles
  • 2013 – 43,065 miles
  • 2012 – 40,471 miles
  • 2011 – 38,210 miles
  • 2010 – 34,907 miles
  • 2009 – 31,534 miles
  • 2008 – 25,199 miles
  • 2007 – 19,267 miles
  • 2006 – 14,738 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,094 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2013

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

25 tests since 8 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,094 miles (+16,182)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    109,094 miles
    Test number
    411143193225
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass92,912 miles (+18)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    92,912 miles
    Test number
    693751927968
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass92,894 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    92,894 miles
    Test number
    351953698452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass92,879 miles (+5,617)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    92,879 miles
    Test number
    516141722380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass87,262 miles (+2,923)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    87,262 miles
    Test number
    465701131510

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass84,339 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    84,339 miles
    Test number
    529926755590

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail84,336 miles (+13,451)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,336 miles
    Test number
    104297163920
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass70,885 miles (+8,098)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    70,885 miles
    Test number
    381081787791
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass62,787 miles (+92)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    62,787 miles
    Test number
    165578306076
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  10. Fail62,695 miles (+11,658)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,695 miles
    Test number
    659157222454
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  11. Pass51,037 miles (+1,911)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    51,037 miles
    Test number
    894577402871

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass49,126 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    49,126 miles
    Test number
    105128217771
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Fail49,126 miles (+4,307)1 failure1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,126 miles
    Test number
    863450748935
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high both (1.8)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass44,819 miles (+1,754)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    44,819 miles
    Test number
    259336244363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass43,065 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    43,065 miles
    Test number
    459836623402
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  16. Fail43,065 miles (+2,594)2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,065 miles
    Test number
    688856923320
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  17. Pass40,471 miles (+2,261)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    40,471 miles
    Test number
    735687222309
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre tred blocks cracking

  18. Pass38,210 miles (+3,303)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    38,210 miles
    Test number
    477242431468
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Pass34,907 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    34,907 miles
    Test number
    443569720482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail34,907 miles (+3,373)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,907 miles
    Test number
    723629520365
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

  21. Fail31,534 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,534 miles
    Test number
    584007129358
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  22. Pass31,534 miles (+6,335)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    31,534 miles
    Test number
    772857129374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass25,199 miles (+5,932)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    25,199 miles
    Test number
    412954928439
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  24. Pass19,267 miles (+4,529)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    19,267 miles
    Test number
    852270517391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass14,738 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    14,738 miles
    Test number
    863732316366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB53 BVP

Does LB53 BVP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB53 BVP expired on 4 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB53 BVP?
The MOT on LB53 BVP expired on 4 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB53 BVP done?
LB53 BVP was recorded at 109,094 miles at its MOT on 26 Sept 2024, an average of 5,276 miles a year.
Has LB53 BVP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 BVP has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Sept 2019.
Has the mileage on LB53 BVP 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 BVP find?
LB53 BVP passed its latest MOT on 26 Sept 2024 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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