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Saab 9-3

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 2,000 cc

LB53 BWMMOT history

LB53 BWM is a blue petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 26 Nov 2003. Its MOT expired on 15 Jun 2025 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 123,487 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 May 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 15 Jun 2025
Mileage
123,487 mi
At MOT on 28 May 2024
MOT tests
22
19 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,715 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 BWM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
26 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Jun 2025
Latest MOT test
28 May 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 BWM was last recorded at 123,487 miles on 28 May 2024, 3,229 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 May 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
120,258 miles · 24 May 2023
Between the last two tests
3,229 miles
Average per year
5,715 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 123,487 miles
  • 2023 – 120,258 miles
  • 2022 – 116,271 miles
  • 2021 – 112,320 miles
  • 2020 – 110,169 miles
  • 2019 – 106,323 miles
  • 2018 – 102,044 miles
  • 2017 – 97,781 miles
  • 2016 – 95,283 miles
  • 2015 – 92,168 miles
  • 2014 – 86,371 miles
  • 2013 – 81,523 miles
  • 2012 – 74,358 miles
  • 2011 – 65,488 miles
  • 2010 – 56,168 miles
  • 2009 – 44,717 miles
  • 2008 – 34,667 miles
  • 2007 – 23,354 miles
  • 2006 – 22,505 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,487 miles
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

22 tests since 26 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass123,487 miles (+3,229)3 minor
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    123,487 miles
    Test number
    835173174065
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass120,258 miles (+3,987)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    120,258 miles
    Test number
    176260796183
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass116,271 miles (+3,951)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    116,271 miles
    Test number
    160620848605
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass112,320 miles (+2,151)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    112,320 miles
    Test number
    148175795254
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass110,169 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    110,169 miles
    Test number
    551440722769
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail110,169 miles (+3,846)1 repaired2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,169 miles
    Test number
    981958737100
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass106,323 miles (+4,279)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    106,323 miles
    Test number
    594713015265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass102,044 miles (+4,263)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2019
    Odometer
    102,044 miles
    Test number
    192056061864
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective slightly tarnish (beam pattern ok) (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass97,781 miles (+2,498)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2018
    Odometer
    97,781 miles
    Test number
    848543485366
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass95,283 miles (+3,115)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2017
    Odometer
    95,283 miles
    Test number
    389097190226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail92,168 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,168 miles
    Test number
    435216445181
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  12. Pass92,168 miles (+5,797)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2016
    Odometer
    92,168 miles
    Test number
    905196745172
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Pass86,371 miles (+4,848)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2015
    Odometer
    86,371 miles
    Test number
    998487944174
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

  14. Pass81,523 miles (+7,165)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2014
    Odometer
    81,523 miles
    Test number
    198980153156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass74,358 miles (+8,870)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2013
    Odometer
    74,358 miles
    Test number
    839149442127
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  16. Pass65,488 miles (+9,320)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2012
    Odometer
    65,488 miles
    Test number
    686071351166
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass56,168 miles (+11,451)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2011
    Odometer
    56,168 miles
    Test number
    942372250123
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass44,717 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2010
    Odometer
    44,717 miles
    Test number
    752286349112
    • NoteOffside rear outer sidelamp bulb inop

  19. Fail44,717 miles (+10,050)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,717 miles
    Test number
    872446749128
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteOffside rear outer sidelamp bulb inop

  20. Pass34,667 miles (+11,313)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2009
    Odometer
    34,667 miles
    Test number
    832988948160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass23,354 miles (+849)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    23,354 miles
    Test number
    571582577043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass22,505 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    22,505 miles
    Test number
    163089666243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB53 BWM

Does LB53 BWM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB53 BWM expired on 15 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB53 BWM?
The MOT on LB53 BWM expired on 15 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB53 BWM done?
LB53 BWM was recorded at 123,487 miles at its MOT on 28 May 2024, an average of 5,715 miles a year.
Has LB53 BWM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 BWM has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jun 2020.
Has the mileage on LB53 BWM 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 BWM find?
LB53 BWM passed its latest MOT on 28 May 2024 with 3 minor defects: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources.

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