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Saab 9-3

Grey · Petrol · 2004 · 2,000 cc

LB53 RNZMOT history

LB53 RNZ is a grey petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 16 Jan 2004. Its MOT expired on 10 Nov 2024 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 100,966 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Nov 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 10 Nov 2024
Mileage
100,966 mi
At MOT on 11 Nov 2023
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,811 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 RNZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
16 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
11 Nov 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 RNZ was last recorded at 100,966 miles on 11 Nov 2023, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,966 miles · 10 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,811 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 100,966 miles
  • 2022 – 99,053 miles
  • 2021 – 97,791 miles
  • 2020 – 96,403 miles
  • 2019 – 94,181 miles
  • 2018 – 92,015 miles
  • 2017 – 89,064 miles
  • 2016 – 85,864 miles
  • 2015 – 67,743 miles
  • 2014 – 52,670 miles
  • 2013 – 45,727 miles
  • 2012 – 39,990 miles
  • 2011 – 34,674 miles
  • 2009 – 10,246 miles
  • 2008 – 4,250 miles
  • 2007 – 3,288 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,966 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryGeneral under body / suspension has corrosion front & backRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

25 tests since 19 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass100,966 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    100,966 miles
    Test number
    384087496513
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body / suspension has corrosion front & back

  2. Fail100,966 miles (+1,913)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,966 miles
    Test number
    682020206370
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body / suspension has corrosion front & back

  3. Pass99,053 miles (+1,262)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    99,053 miles
    Test number
    604690672910
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryChips on screen

  4. Pass97,791 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    97,791 miles
    Test number
    942049133991

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail97,790 miles (+1,387)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,790 miles
    Test number
    225825892328
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass96,403 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    96,403 miles
    Test number
    727069225079
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded. (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded. (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail96,403 miles (+2,222)7 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,403 miles
    Test number
    760106274427
    • MajorDipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded. (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded. (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass94,181 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    94,181 miles
    Test number
    706451041640
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail94,181 miles (+2,166)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,181 miles
    Test number
    147982371549
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass92,015 miles (+2,951)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2019
    Odometer
    92,015 miles
    Test number
    623236059477
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight pitting around outer edges (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass89,064 miles (+3,200)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2018
    Odometer
    89,064 miles
    Test number
    948675770775
    • AdvisoryRear disc. very light pitting on read disc

  12. Pass85,864 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2017
    Odometer
    85,864 miles
    Test number
    670757604800
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryEngine and sills covered
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded and some leaks
    • AdvisoryStone chips in windscreen
    • AdvisoryTemp. fuel cap fitted
    • AdvisoryWipers smearing

  13. Fail85,864 miles (+18,121)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,864 miles
    Test number
    652728613460
    • FailureOffside Rear Outer Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryEngine and sills covered
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded and some leaks
    • AdvisoryStone chips in windscreen
    • AdvisoryTemp. fuel cap fitted
    • AdvisoryWipers smearing

  14. Pass67,743 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2016
    Odometer
    67,743 miles
    Test number
    108319725118
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail67,743 miles (+15,073)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,743 miles
    Test number
    906979825151
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass52,670 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2015
    Odometer
    52,670 miles
    Test number
    728660034145
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteO/s/f sidelight bulb slightly dim

  17. Fail52,670 miles (+6,943)1 failure4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,670 miles
    Test number
    387270634167
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteO/s/f sidelight bulb slightly dim

  18. Fail45,727 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,727 miles
    Test number
    439658533150
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  19. Pass45,727 miles (+5,737)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2014
    Odometer
    45,727 miles
    Test number
    875668133106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass39,990 miles (+5,316)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2013
    Odometer
    39,990 miles
    Test number
    185832522132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass34,674 miles (+24,428)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2012
    Odometer
    34,674 miles
    Test number
    725123741105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass10,246 miles (+5,139)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    10,246 miles
    Test number
    352904569308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass5,107 miles (+857)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    5,107 miles
    Test number
    581542819052
    • NoteNearside door mirror cover missing

  24. Pass4,250 miles (+962)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    4,250 miles
    Test number
    880123528005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass3,288 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    3,288 miles
    Test number
    934289017016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB53 RNZ

Does LB53 RNZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB53 RNZ expired on 10 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB53 RNZ?
The MOT on LB53 RNZ expired on 10 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB53 RNZ done?
LB53 RNZ was recorded at 100,966 miles at its MOT on 11 Nov 2023, an average of 5,811 miles a year.
Has LB53 RNZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 RNZ has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on LB53 RNZ 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 RNZ find?
LB53 RNZ passed its latest MOT on 11 Nov 2023 with 5 advisories: front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 2 more.

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