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Saab 9-3

Red · Petrol · 2003 · 2,000 cc

LB53 JWMMOT history

LB53 JWM is a red petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 28 Nov 2003. Its MOT expired on 27 Nov 2022 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 89,560 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Nov 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 27 Nov 2022
Mileage
89,560 mi
At MOT on 13 Nov 2021
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,902 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 JWM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
28 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
13 Nov 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 JWM was last recorded at 89,560 miles on 13 Nov 2021, 2,120 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Nov 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,440 miles · 26 Nov 2020
Between the last two tests
2,120 miles
Average per year
4,902 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 89,560 miles
  • 2020 – 87,440 miles
  • 2019 – 85,540 miles
  • 2018 – 83,161 miles
  • 2017 – 79,875 miles
  • 2016 – 77,498 miles
  • 2015 – 71,476 miles
  • 2014 – 66,585 miles
  • 2013 – 62,474 miles
  • 2012 – 58,058 miles
  • 2011 – 53,903 miles
  • 2010 – 48,194 miles
  • 2009 – 41,434 miles
  • 2008 – 35,032 miles
  • 2007 – 26,974 miles
  • 2006 – 14,385 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,560 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge bald.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm and bald on outer edge.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

23 tests since 13 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,560 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    89,560 miles
    Test number
    611109854959

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail89,560 miles (+2,120)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,560 miles
    Test number
    930745036913
    • DangerousLower Suspension rod pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass87,440 miles (+1,900)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    87,440 miles
    Test number
    798374365244
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Under tray insecure but not likely to detach
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55/16 - 2mm tread depth remaining / heavily worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Pass85,540 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    85,540 miles
    Test number
    992733557279
    • MinorNearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge bald. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm and bald on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Fail85,540 miles (+2,379)1 dangerous3 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,540 miles
    Test number
    981095852625
    • DangerousOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge bald. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm and bald on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass83,161 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    83,161 miles
    Test number
    449196931637

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail83,161 miles (+3,286)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,161 miles
    Test number
    407401042565
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass79,875 miles (+2,377)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    79,875 miles
    Test number
    214321669581
    • AdvisoryFront front suspension dampers rusty
    • AdvisoryFront headlight pattern poor
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear rear springs showing signs of rust
  9. Pass77,498 miles (+4)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    77,498 miles
    Test number
    819969537566
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  10. Fail77,494 miles (+6,018)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,494 miles
    Test number
    812999688833
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  11. Pass71,476 miles (+4,891)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    71,476 miles
    Test number
    999810385192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass66,585 miles (+4,111)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    66,585 miles
    Test number
    995613484119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass62,474 miles (+4,416)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    62,474 miles
    Test number
    927917573134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass58,058 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    58,058 miles
    Test number
    687078282112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail58,058 miles (+4,155)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,058 miles
    Test number
    958046682167
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  16. Pass53,903 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    53,903 miles
    Test number
    258812171133
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  17. Fail53,903 miles (+5,709)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,903 miles
    Test number
    287342971445
    • FailureWindscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  18. Pass48,194 miles (+6,760)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    48,194 miles
    Test number
    914750480129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass41,434 miles (+6,402)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    41,434 miles
    Test number
    840130799151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass35,032 miles (+8,058)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    35,032 miles
    Test number
    294138978108
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  21. Pass26,974 miles (+12,589)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    26,974 miles
    Test number
    814594197136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass14,385 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    14,385 miles
    Test number
    341395096123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail14,381 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,381 miles
    Test number
    750694396111
    • FailureRear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Questions about LB53 JWM

Does LB53 JWM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB53 JWM expired on 27 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB53 JWM?
The MOT on LB53 JWM expired on 27 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB53 JWM done?
LB53 JWM was recorded at 89,560 miles at its MOT on 13 Nov 2021, an average of 4,902 miles a year.
Has LB53 JWM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 JWM has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on LB53 JWM 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 JWM find?
LB53 JWM passed its latest MOT on 13 Nov 2021 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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