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Saab 9-3

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,998 cc

LB53 RRUMOT history

LB53 RRU is a black petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 26 Jan 2004. Its MOT expired on 18 Oct 2022 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 170,950 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Oct 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 18 Oct 2022
Mileage
170,950 mi
At MOT on 18 Oct 2021
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,031 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 RRU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
26 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Oct 2022
Latest MOT test
18 Oct 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 RRU was last recorded at 170,950 miles on 18 Oct 2021, 8,642 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Oct 2020.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 19 Oct 2020: 162,308 miles, lower than 162,355 miles on 14 Oct 2020.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
162,308 miles · 19 Oct 2020
Between the last two tests
8,642 miles
Average per year
8,031 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 170,950 miles
  • 2020 – 162,308 miles
  • 2019 – 151,540 miles
  • 2018 – 144,670 miles
  • 2017 – 137,477 miles
  • 2016 – 128,291 miles
  • 2015 – 121,277 miles
  • 2013 – 114,977 miles
  • 2012 – 84,441 miles
  • 2011 – 68,539 miles
  • 2010 – 63,444 miles
  • 2009 – 59,238 miles
  • 2008 – 55,386 miles
  • 2007 – 52,675 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass170,950 miles

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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut mounting

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass170,950 miles (+8,642)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    170,950 miles
    Test number
    537260146662

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass162,308 miles (-47)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    162,308 miles
    Test number
    483763164147
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail162,355 miles (+10,815)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,355 miles
    Test number
    886370343574
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Brake cable has restricted free movement both sides (1.1.15 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass151,540 miles (+6,870)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    151,540 miles
    Test number
    810409534309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass144,670 miles (+7,193)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    144,670 miles
    Test number
    715891998346
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  6. Pass137,477 miles (+30)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    137,477 miles
    Test number
    806561998134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail137,447 miles (+9,156)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,447 miles
    Test number
    323357616600
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  8. Pass128,291 miles (+7,014)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    128,291 miles
    Test number
    303800079790

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass121,277 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    121,277 miles
    Test number
    287134645059
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  10. Fail121,277 miles (+6,300)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,277 miles
    Test number
    948204745052
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  11. Pass114,977 miles (+59)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    114,977 miles
    Test number
    766204543360
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front brake discs heavy wear and corrosion. rear brake discs some wear

  12. Fail114,918 miles (+6,873)7 failures6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,918 miles
    Test number
    219193743311
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteEngine oil low. both front brake discs heavy wear and corrosion. both rear brake discs some wear

  13. Pass108,045 miles (+5)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    108,045 miles
    Test number
    935366943013
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  14. Fail108,040 miles (+23,599)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,040 miles
    Test number
    215595543067
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  15. Pass84,441 miles (+15,902)4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    84,441 miles
    Test number
    368816642008
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteRear brake discs worn
    • NoteSmall cut in offside front tyre

  16. Pass68,539 miles (+5,095)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    68,539 miles
    Test number
    695991821079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass63,444 miles (+4,206)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    63,444 miles
    Test number
    382059610022
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOff side front tyre slight cracked

  18. Pass59,238 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    59,238 miles
    Test number
    131129109018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail59,226 miles (+3,840)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,226 miles
    Test number
    233157909036
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass55,386 miles (+2,711)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    55,386 miles
    Test number
    980553928065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass52,675 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    52,675 miles
    Test number
    312356627090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB53 RRU

Does LB53 RRU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB53 RRU expired on 18 Oct 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB53 RRU?
The MOT on LB53 RRU expired on 18 Oct 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB53 RRU done?
LB53 RRU was recorded at 170,950 miles at its MOT on 18 Oct 2021, an average of 8,031 miles a year.
Has LB53 RRU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 RRU has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Oct 2020.
Has the mileage on LB53 RRU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 19 Oct 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB53 RRU find?
LB53 RRU passed its latest MOT on 18 Oct 2021 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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