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Saab 9-3

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 2,000 cc

LB53 JXWMOT history

LB53 JXW is a silver petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 19 Dec 2003. Its MOT expired on 20 Jul 2025 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 142,053 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jul 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 20 Jul 2025
Mileage
142,053 mi
At MOT on 20 Jul 2024
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,802 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 JXW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
19 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
20 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 JXW was last recorded at 142,053 miles on 20 Jul 2024, 1,965 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jul 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
140,088 miles · 11 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
1,965 miles
Average per year
4,802 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 142,053 miles
  • 2023 – 140,088 miles
  • 2022 – 137,664 miles
  • 2021 – 134,666 miles
  • 2020 – 131,779 miles
  • 2019 – 128,052 miles
  • 2018 – 123,497 miles
  • 2017 – 120,257 miles
  • 2016 – 117,369 miles
  • 2015 – 114,890 miles
  • 2014 – 106,673 miles
  • 2013 – 104,794 miles
  • 2012 – 100,754 miles
  • 2010 – 97,934 miles
  • 2009 – 70,047 miles
  • 2006 – 56,629 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,053 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

21 tests since 5 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass142,053 miles (+1,965)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    142,053 miles
    Test number
    178349869393
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass140,088 miles (+2,424)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    140,088 miles
    Test number
    919402756779
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  3. Pass137,664 miles (+2,998)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    137,664 miles
    Test number
    297335201484
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre's Perished
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  4. Pass134,666 miles (+2,887)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    134,666 miles
    Test number
    237084072432
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  5. Pass131,779 miles (+3,727)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    131,779 miles
    Test number
    335662169144
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass128,052 miles (+4,555)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    128,052 miles
    Test number
    125046549653

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass123,497 miles (+3,240)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    123,497 miles
    Test number
    106077150502
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass120,257 miles (+2,888)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    120,257 miles
    Test number
    224923624390
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  9. Pass117,369 miles (+2,479)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    117,369 miles
    Test number
    201705030934
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass114,890 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    114,890 miles
    Test number
    895845765061
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  11. Fail114,890 miles (+8,217)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,890 miles
    Test number
    549173565050
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  12. Pass106,673 miles (+1,879)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    106,673 miles
    Test number
    465204084065
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass104,794 miles (+4,040)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    104,794 miles
    Test number
    397139943040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass100,754 miles (+2)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    100,754 miles
    Test number
    155743882029
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteFront brake discs pitted
    • NoteRear brake discs pitted

  15. Fail100,752 miles (+2,818)3 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,752 miles
    Test number
    516662082044
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteFront brake discs pitted
    • NoteRear brake discs pitted

  16. Pass97,934 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    97,934 miles
    Test number
    473303070285
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Fail97,934 miles (+27,887)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,934 miles
    Test number
    914323070263
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass70,047 miles (+8)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    70,047 miles
    Test number
    264935619104
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s rear wheel rim damaged

  19. Fail70,039 miles (+13,410)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,039 miles
    Test number
    542414319120
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s rear wheel rim damaged

  20. Pass56,629 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    56,629 miles
    Test number
    853123486244
    • NoteFront & rear brake disc's slightly worn
    • NoteParking brake lever comes up high

  21. Fail56,629 miles1 dangerous3 failures6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,629 miles
    Test number
    244688776246
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.2.1a)
    • NoteFan belt/tensioner noise?
    • NoteFront & rear brake disc's slightly worn
    • NoteN/s/f tyre wall cut tread worn & almost bald on outer edge
    • NoteN/s/r tyre wall cut
    • NoteO/s/f tyre slightly worn & almost bald on outer edge
    • NoteParking brake lever comes up high

Questions about LB53 JXW

Does LB53 JXW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB53 JXW expired on 20 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB53 JXW?
The MOT on LB53 JXW expired on 20 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB53 JXW done?
LB53 JXW was recorded at 142,053 miles at its MOT on 20 Jul 2024, an average of 4,802 miles a year.
Has LB53 JXW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 JXW has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Mar 2015.
Has the mileage on LB53 JXW 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 JXW find?
LB53 JXW passed its latest MOT on 20 Jul 2024 with 3 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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