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Saab 9-3

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 2,000 cc

LB53 BVWMOT history

LB53 BVW is a silver petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 27 Nov 2003. Its MOT expired on 26 Apr 2023 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 115,478 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Apr 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 26 Apr 2023
Mileage
115,478 mi
At MOT on 20 Apr 2022
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,613 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 BVW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
27 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Apr 2023
Latest MOT test
20 Apr 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 BVW was last recorded at 115,478 miles on 20 Apr 2022, 2,576 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Apr 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
112,902 miles · 27 Apr 2021
Between the last two tests
2,576 miles
Average per year
4,613 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 115,478 miles
  • 2021 – 112,902 miles
  • 2020 – 110,251 miles
  • 2019 – 106,365 miles
  • 2018 – 101,698 miles
  • 2017 – 97,545 miles
  • 2016 – 92,940 miles
  • 2015 – 88,022 miles
  • 2014 – 82,912 miles
  • 2013 – 76,285 miles
  • 2012 – 69,561 miles
  • 2011 – 62,759 miles
  • 2010 – 57,051 miles
  • 2009 – 56,218 miles
  • 2008 – 54,858 miles
  • 2006 – 44,463 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,478 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively pair (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively pair (1.1.14 (a) (i))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 Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

23 tests since 27 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,478 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    115,478 miles
    Test number
    307988668885
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively pair (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively pair (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  2. Fail115,478 miles (+2,576)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,478 miles
    Test number
    349656339325
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively pair (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively pair (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  3. Pass112,902 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    112,902 miles
    Test number
    883712846555

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail112,900 miles (+2,649)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,900 miles
    Test number
    580497022757
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  5. Pass110,251 miles (+3,886)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    110,251 miles
    Test number
    622767786890
    • AdvisoryAll direction indicators slightly discoloured 4 (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively pair (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively pair (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass106,365 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    106,365 miles
    Test number
    739143485589
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail106,363 miles (+4,665)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,363 miles
    Test number
    444048439198
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass101,698 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    101,698 miles
    Test number
    468141755104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail101,698 miles (+4,153)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,698 miles
    Test number
    981782689866
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  10. Pass97,545 miles (+4,605)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    97,545 miles
    Test number
    774980931985
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wing damaged

  11. Pass92,940 miles (+4,918)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    92,940 miles
    Test number
    250069728113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass88,022 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    88,022 miles
    Test number
    327935105126
    • NoteOil leak

  13. Fail88,022 miles (+5,110)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,022 miles
    Test number
    507345805153
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Pass82,912 miles (+6,627)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    82,912 miles
    Test number
    588861304120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass76,285 miles (+6,724)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    76,285 miles
    Test number
    258278593050
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass69,561 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    69,561 miles
    Test number
    369842282011
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOsf wheel arch trim damaged
    • NoteWiper panel trim comimg adrift

  17. Fail69,559 miles (+6,800)1 failure3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,559 miles
    Test number
    568402982068
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOsf wheel arch trim damaged
    • NoteWiper panel trim comimg adrift

  18. Pass62,759 miles (+5,708)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    62,759 miles
    Test number
    329905991050
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass57,051 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    57,051 miles
    Test number
    832140910141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail57,049 miles (+831)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,049 miles
    Test number
    422579700152
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  21. Pass56,218 miles (+1,360)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    56,218 miles
    Test number
    473566329065
    • NoteOil leaks from engine,rear brake pads worn low

  22. Pass54,858 miles (+10,395)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    54,858 miles
    Test number
    472776548031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass44,463 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    44,463 miles
    Test number
    970921336314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB53 BVW

Does LB53 BVW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB53 BVW expired on 26 Apr 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB53 BVW?
The MOT on LB53 BVW expired on 26 Apr 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB53 BVW done?
LB53 BVW was recorded at 115,478 miles at its MOT on 20 Apr 2022, an average of 4,613 miles a year.
Has LB53 BVW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 BVW has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on LB53 BVW 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 BVW find?
LB53 BVW passed its latest MOT on 20 Apr 2022 with 4 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively pair; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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