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Saab 9-3

Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 1,985 cc

LB53 BVYMOT history

LB53 BVY is a grey petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 27 Nov 2003. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 32 MOT tests, with 92,646 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Jan 2027
Mileage
92,646 mi
At MOT on 15 Jan 2026
MOT tests
32
20 passed · 12 failed
Per year
3,884 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 BVY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,985 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
27 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 BVY was last recorded at 92,646 miles on 15 Jan 2026, 4,575 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
88,071 miles · 8 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
4,575 miles
Average per year
3,884 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 92,646 miles
  • 2025 – 88,071 miles
  • 2024 – 81,726 miles
  • 2023 – 72,201 miles
  • 2022 – 68,299 miles
  • 2021 – 67,110 miles
  • 2020 – 65,408 miles
  • 2019 – 58,392 miles
  • 2018 – 52,398 miles
  • 2017 – 40,882 miles
  • 2016 – 39,491 miles
  • 2015 – 37,969 miles
  • 2014 – 37,236 miles
  • 2013 – 36,986 miles
  • 2011 – 35,159 miles
  • 2010 – 29,529 miles
  • 2009 – 27,277 miles
  • 2008 – 25,184 miles
  • 2007 – 21,703 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,646 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2026

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2018

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2018

  • Direction indicator slightly discoloured rear n/s and o/s (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Front n/s and o/s outer track rod end has badly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

32 tests since 27 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass92,646 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    92,646 miles
    Test number
    657830166512
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail92,646 miles (+4,575)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,646 miles
    Test number
    601564249180
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass88,071 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    88,071 miles
    Test number
    435092975981
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber top mounting corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber top mounting corroded

  4. Fail88,071 miles (+6,345)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,071 miles
    Test number
    712554449292
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber top mounting corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber top mounting corroded

  5. Pass81,726 miles (+9,525)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    81,726 miles
    Test number
    619406664381
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass72,201 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    72,201 miles
    Test number
    816432801254
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail72,201 miles (+3,902)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,201 miles
    Test number
    726083889629
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass68,299 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    68,299 miles
    Test number
    881052941095
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Fail68,298 miles (+1,188)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,298 miles
    Test number
    406300795916
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass67,110 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    67,110 miles
    Test number
    610040338274
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Fail67,110 miles (+1,702)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,110 miles
    Test number
    577925230758
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass65,408 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    65,408 miles
    Test number
    633413778314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail65,408 miles (+7,016)1 dangerous2 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,408 miles
    Test number
    691685273087
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  14. Pass58,392 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    58,392 miles
    Test number
    817166015481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail58,392 miles (+5,994)1 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,392 miles
    Test number
    594709343376
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  16. Pass52,398 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    52,398 miles
    Test number
    746338158326
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail52,397 miles (+11,515)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,397 miles
    Test number
    418317537351
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass40,882 miles (+1,391)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    40,882 miles
    Test number
    525069787188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass39,491 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    39,491 miles
    Test number
    108378540161
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured rear n/s and o/s (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront n/s and o/s outer track rod end has badly corroded

  20. Fail39,490 miles (+1,521)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,490 miles
    Test number
    202839762430
    • FailureFront Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureHeadlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured rear n/s and o/s (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront n/s and o/s outer track rod end has badly corroded

  21. Pass37,969 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    37,969 miles
    Test number
    347592525097
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  22. Fail37,969 miles (+733)1 failure1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,969 miles
    Test number
    357061525053
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  23. Pass37,236 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    37,236 miles
    Test number
    495457214098
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Fail37,236 miles (+250)5 failures2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,236 miles
    Test number
    167757214062
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass36,986 miles (+1,827)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    36,986 miles
    Test number
    407731623089
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass35,159 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    35,159 miles
    Test number
    309938211325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail35,157 miles (+5,628)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,157 miles
    Test number
    448568711413
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

  28. Pass29,529 miles (+2,252)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    29,529 miles
    Test number
    161529800316
    • NoteFront registration plate not in a good condition

  29. Pass27,277 miles (+2,093)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    27,277 miles
    Test number
    901066399283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass25,184 miles (+3,481)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    25,184 miles
    Test number
    220851508306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass21,703 miles (+1,763)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    21,703 miles
    Test number
    760397497282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass19,940 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    19,940 miles
    Test number
    112377017153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB53 BVY

Does LB53 BVY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB53 BVY is valid until 21 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB53 BVY?
The MOT on LB53 BVY is valid until 21 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB53 BVY done?
LB53 BVY was recorded at 92,646 miles at its MOT on 15 Jan 2026, an average of 3,884 miles a year.
Has LB53 BVY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 BVY has failed 12 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LB53 BVY 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 BVY find?
LB53 BVY passed its latest MOT on 15 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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