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Saab 9-3

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,988 cc

LB53 RKEMOT history

LB53 RKE is a blue petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 19 Dec 2003. Its MOT expired on 15 Dec 2025 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 127,946 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Dec 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 15 Dec 2025
Mileage
127,946 mi
At MOT on 4 Dec 2024
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,727 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 RKE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,988 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
19 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
4 Dec 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 RKE was last recorded at 127,946 miles on 4 Dec 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,946 miles · 3 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,727 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 127,946 miles
  • 2023 – 124,504 miles
  • 2022 – 121,688 miles
  • 2021 – 117,793 miles
  • 2020 – 115,468 miles
  • 2019 – 112,726 miles
  • 2018 – 109,328 miles
  • 2017 – 101,837 miles
  • 2016 – 95,287 miles
  • 2015 – 86,834 miles
  • 2014 – 82,267 miles
  • 2013 – 66,507 miles
  • 2012 – 61,178 miles
  • 2011 – 54,006 miles
  • 2010 – 49,097 miles
  • 2009 – 42,136 miles
  • 2008 – 35,297 miles
  • 2007 – 27,709 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,946 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread pattern

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

26 tests since 4 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,946 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    127,946 miles
    Test number
    263466988527
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail127,946 miles (+3,442)2 dangerous6 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,946 miles
    Test number
    101065793703
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass124,504 miles (+2,816)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    124,504 miles
    Test number
    547603159910
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Pass121,688 miles (+45)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    121,688 miles
    Test number
    507264484503
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  5. Fail121,643 miles (+3,850)1 dangerous3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,643 miles
    Test number
    703745387473
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  6. Pass117,793 miles (+2,325)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    117,793 miles
    Test number
    336618281170
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass115,468 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    115,468 miles
    Test number
    605865411578
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  8. Fail115,461 miles (+2,735)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,461 miles
    Test number
    758448123149
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  9. Pass112,726 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    112,726 miles
    Test number
    897079558549
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Fail112,726 miles (+3,398)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,726 miles
    Test number
    714115297087
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass109,328 miles (+7,491)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    109,328 miles
    Test number
    182435209426
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  12. Pass101,837 miles (+78)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    101,837 miles
    Test number
    369571903979
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both lenses (1.7.5a)

  13. Fail101,759 miles (+6,472)1 dangerous5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,759 miles
    Test number
    744042149085
    • DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both lenses (1.7.5a)

  14. Pass95,287 miles (+146)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    95,287 miles
    Test number
    693809597288
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  15. Fail95,141 miles (+8,307)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,141 miles
    Test number
    515342460888
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Outer Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush top (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Outer Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush top (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  16. Pass86,834 miles (+4,567)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    86,834 miles
    Test number
    679017575171
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass82,267 miles (+424)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    82,267 miles
    Test number
    568377894104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail81,843 miles (+15,336)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,843 miles
    Test number
    457416974160
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  19. Pass66,507 miles (+5,329)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    66,507 miles
    Test number
    926529973138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass61,178 miles (+7,172)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    61,178 miles
    Test number
    985304272169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass54,006 miles (+4,909)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    54,006 miles
    Test number
    348713871198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass49,097 miles (+6,961)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    49,097 miles
    Test number
    784886580167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass42,136 miles (+6,839)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    42,136 miles
    Test number
    882080779128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail35,297 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,297 miles
    Test number
    183191768101
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

  25. Pass35,297 miles (+7,588)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    35,297 miles
    Test number
    454101668142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass27,709 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    27,709 miles
    Test number
    651985557117
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LB53 RKE

Does LB53 RKE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB53 RKE expired on 15 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB53 RKE?
The MOT on LB53 RKE expired on 15 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB53 RKE done?
LB53 RKE was recorded at 127,946 miles at its MOT on 4 Dec 2024, an average of 5,727 miles a year.
Has LB53 RKE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 RKE has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on LB53 RKE 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 RKE find?
LB53 RKE passed its latest MOT on 4 Dec 2024 with 5 advisories: nearside rear brake disc worn, but not excessively; nearside rear brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread pattern, and 2 more.

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