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Saab 9-3

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,990 cc

LB53 JTVMOT history

LB53 JTV is a black petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 28 Nov 2003. Its MOT is valid until 13 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 153,087 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 Nov 2026
Mileage
153,087 mi
At MOT on 14 Nov 2025
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,688 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 JTV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,990 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
28 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 JTV was last recorded at 153,087 miles on 14 Nov 2025, 2,515 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Nov 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 28 Nov 2007: 21,425 miles, lower than 26,239 miles on 27 Nov 2006.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
150,572 miles · 25 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
2,515 miles
Average per year
6,688 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 153,087 miles
  • 2024 – 150,572 miles
  • 2023 – 147,670 miles
  • 2022 – 143,092 miles
  • 2021 – 135,401 miles
  • 2020 – 130,172 miles
  • 2019 – 121,997 miles
  • 2018 – 113,207 miles
  • 2017 – 105,172 miles
  • 2016 – 99,676 miles
  • 2015 – 93,667 miles
  • 2014 – 86,155 miles
  • 2013 – 80,114 miles
  • 2012 – 73,101 miles
  • 2011 – 63,586 miles
  • 2010 – 56,834 miles
  • 2009 – 49,625 miles
  • 2008 – 42,275 miles
  • 2007 – 37,692 miles
  • 2006 – 26,239 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass153,087 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil corroded (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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)

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2007–2013

  • Oil leak

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass153,087 miles (+2,515)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    153,087 miles
    Test number
    802616005639
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass150,572 miles (+2,902)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    150,572 miles
    Test number
    412076540043
    • AdvisoryFront Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass147,670 miles (+4,578)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    147,670 miles
    Test number
    675849332506
    • AdvisoryFront Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass143,092 miles (+7,691)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    143,092 miles
    Test number
    254140323268
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass135,401 miles (+5,229)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    135,401 miles
    Test number
    263844580932
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  6. Pass130,172 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    130,172 miles
    Test number
    452593342177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail130,170 miles (+8,173)3 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,170 miles
    Test number
    993449410735
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousService brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorHydraulic fluid leaking excessively power steering fluid reservoir (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass121,997 miles (+8,790)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    121,997 miles
    Test number
    232167345685

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass113,207 miles (+53)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    113,207 miles
    Test number
    365696492372
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective offside and nearside front plastic lenses (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail113,154 miles (+7,982)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,154 miles
    Test number
    164966196877
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective offside and nearside front plastic lenses (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass105,172 miles (+5,496)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    105,172 miles
    Test number
    157306202682
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres starting to wear on edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both front (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both rear upper (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass99,676 miles (+6,009)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    99,676 miles
    Test number
    555062223235
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySuspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both rear upper (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass93,667 miles (+780)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    93,667 miles
    Test number
    699970681058
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake slight bind
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Fail92,887 miles (+6,732)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,887 miles
    Test number
    138080678003
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake slight bind
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Pass86,155 miles (+476)5 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    86,155 miles
    Test number
    497340554355
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • NoteAux drive belt and accesories in poor condition suggest full ovehaul including alternator, guide, tensioner and belt
    • NoteCorrosion and staining to fuel filter
    • NoteFront and rear brake discs well corroded, replace soon
    • NotePAS fluid around resevoir (slight leak/overfilled?)
    • NoteWinter tyres fitted

  16. Fail85,679 miles (+5,565)3 failures6 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,679 miles
    Test number
    136183644305
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • NoteAux drive belt and accesories in poor condition suggest full ovehaul including alternator, guide, tensioner and belt
    • NoteCorrosion and staining to fuel filter
    • NoteFront and rear brake discs well corroded, replace soon
    • NotePAS fluid around resevoir (slight leak/overfilled?)
    • NoteWinter tyres fitted

  17. Pass80,114 miles4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    80,114 miles
    Test number
    105845043314
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteMetal parts of front brake hoses in poor condition, corroded replace soon
    • NoteSill cover and engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

  18. Fail80,114 miles (+7,013)1 failure2 repaired4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,114 miles
    Test number
    496495743487
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteMetal parts of front brake hoses in poor condition, corroded replace soon
    • NoteSill cover and engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

  19. Pass73,101 miles (+9,515)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    73,101 miles
    Test number
    857421442351
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Pass63,586 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    63,586 miles
    Test number
    499256941461
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteRear brake pipes slightly corroded under coating

  21. Fail63,586 miles (+6,752)1 dangerous1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,586 miles
    Test number
    545183041397
    • DangerousOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFuel filter corroded
    • NoteNumber plates slightly faded
    • NoteRear brake pipes slightly corroded under coating
    • NoteTop suspension bearings notchy

  22. Pass56,834 miles (+7,209)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    56,834 miles
    Test number
    562870450364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass49,625 miles (+7,350)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    49,625 miles
    Test number
    781534249366
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront brake discs worn
    • NoteRear brake Discs worn

  24. Pass42,275 miles (+150)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    42,275 miles
    Test number
    524490048301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail42,125 miles (+4,433)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,125 miles
    Test number
    320347738317
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  26. Pass37,692 miles (+16,267)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    37,692 miles
    Test number
    890864437364
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  27. Fail21,425 miles (-4,814)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,425 miles
    Test number
    680972537317
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  28. Pass26,239 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    26,239 miles
    Test number
    412421436441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB53 JTV

Does LB53 JTV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB53 JTV is valid until 13 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB53 JTV?
The MOT on LB53 JTV is valid until 13 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB53 JTV done?
LB53 JTV was recorded at 153,087 miles at its MOT on 14 Nov 2025, an average of 6,688 miles a year.
Has LB53 JTV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 JTV has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Nov 2020.
Has the mileage on LB53 JTV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 28 Nov 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB53 JTV find?
LB53 JTV passed its latest MOT on 14 Nov 2025 with 7 advisories: nearside front upper brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; nearside front upper brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil corroded, and 4 more.

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