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Saab 9-3

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,998 cc

LB53 JXAMOT history

LB53 JXA is a black petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 28 Nov 2003. Its MOT expired on 7 Jun 2024 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 115,696 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jun 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 7 Jun 2024
Mileage
115,696 mi
At MOT on 8 Jun 2023
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,767 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 JXA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
28 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Jun 2024
Latest MOT test
8 Jun 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 JXA was last recorded at 115,696 miles on 8 Jun 2023, 5,089 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 May 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,607 miles · 6 May 2022
Between the last two tests
5,089 miles
Average per year
5,767 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 115,696 miles
  • 2022 – 110,607 miles
  • 2021 – 109,686 miles
  • 2020 – 107,847 miles
  • 2019 – 105,117 miles
  • 2018 – 100,873 miles
  • 2017 – 97,750 miles
  • 2016 – 91,583 miles
  • 2015 – 85,678 miles
  • 2014 – 80,510 miles
  • 2013 – 72,461 miles
  • 2012 – 62,026 miles
  • 2011 – 52,395 miles
  • 2010 – 44,978 miles
  • 2009 – 38,066 miles
  • 2008 – 29,045 miles
  • 2007 – 24,476 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,696 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019

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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Fuel tank straps corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Brake fluid contaminated

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Front Registration plate slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

27 tests since 14 Aug 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,696 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    115,696 miles
    Test number
    746186618108
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail115,696 miles (+5,089)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,696 miles
    Test number
    502853429833
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass110,607 miles (+921)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2023
    Odometer
    110,607 miles
    Test number
    417451125800
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass109,686 miles (+1,839)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2022
    Odometer
    109,686 miles
    Test number
    916419503237
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank straps corroded

  5. Pass107,847 miles (+3)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2021
    Odometer
    107,847 miles
    Test number
    769249805226
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank straps corroded

  6. Fail107,844 miles (+2,727)3 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,844 miles
    Test number
    446116662859
    • MajorBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank straps corroded

  7. Pass105,117 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2020
    Odometer
    105,117 miles
    Test number
    928919350811
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear tank straps heavy rusted

  8. Fail105,113 miles (+4,240)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,113 miles
    Test number
    128695872202
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear tank straps heavy rusted

  9. Pass100,873 miles (+40)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2019
    Odometer
    100,873 miles
    Test number
    657739032925
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  10. Fail100,833 miles (+3,083)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,833 miles
    Test number
    597031900174
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  11. Pass97,750 miles12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2018
    Odometer
    97,750 miles
    Test number
    741244926409
    • AdvisoryCentral Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOil leak suspect front crankshaft seal
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryEngine oil level very low
    • AdvisoryExhaust front flexible joint weak
    • AdvisoryGear lever insecure

  12. Fail97,750 miles (+6,167)2 repaired12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,750 miles
    Test number
    835928049471
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryCentral Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOil leak suspect front crankshaft seal
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryEngine oil level very low
    • AdvisoryExhaust front flexible joint weak
    • AdvisoryGear lever insecure

  13. Pass91,583 miles (+5,905)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2017
    Odometer
    91,583 miles
    Test number
    635366093717
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
    • AdvisorySmall play to both upper suspension bushes

  14. Pass85,678 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2016
    Odometer
    85,678 miles
    Test number
    715556435199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail85,678 miles (+5,168)1 failure4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,678 miles
    Test number
    559875435126
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteO/s/r n/s/r tyres out of shape

  16. Fail80,510 miles3 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,510 miles
    Test number
    257014544169
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  17. Pass80,510 miles (+8,049)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2015
    Odometer
    80,510 miles
    Test number
    757204944192
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  18. Pass72,461 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2014
    Odometer
    72,461 miles
    Test number
    297050143416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail72,461 miles (+10,435)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,461 miles
    Test number
    327710143118
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass62,026 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2013
    Odometer
    62,026 miles
    Test number
    397840742116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail62,026 miles (+9,631)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,026 miles
    Test number
    646950942160
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  22. Pass52,395 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2012
    Odometer
    52,395 miles
    Test number
    949268931159
    • Note215/55/16 REAR TYRES DETERIORATED
    • NoteN/S/F TYRE WORN UNEVENLY

  23. Fail52,395 miles (+7,417)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,395 miles
    Test number
    266038231164
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • Note215/55/16 REAR TYRES DETERIORATED
    • NoteN/S/F TYRE WORN UNEVENLY

  24. Pass44,978 miles (+6,912)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2011
    Odometer
    44,978 miles
    Test number
    982312540196
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront registration plate deteriorated.
    • NoteRear tyres worn unevenly.

  25. Pass38,066 miles (+9,021)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2010
    Odometer
    38,066 miles
    Test number
    330913249185
    • NoteRear tyres slightly out of shape[inners]
    • NoteN/s/r tyre small cut in tread.

  26. Pass29,045 miles (+4,569)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2009
    Odometer
    29,045 miles
    Test number
    602975748109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass24,476 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    24,476 miles
    Test number
    880496827288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB53 JXA

Does LB53 JXA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB53 JXA expired on 7 Jun 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB53 JXA?
The MOT on LB53 JXA expired on 7 Jun 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB53 JXA done?
LB53 JXA was recorded at 115,696 miles at its MOT on 8 Jun 2023, an average of 5,767 miles a year.
Has LB53 JXA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 JXA has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on LB53 JXA 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 JXA find?
LB53 JXA passed its latest MOT on 8 Jun 2023 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear direction indicator slightly discoloured; oil leak, but not excessive.

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