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Saab 9-3

Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 2,170 cc

LB53 RUJMOT history

LB53 RUJ is a blue diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 22 Dec 2003. Its MOT expired on 12 Dec 2024 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 92,797 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Dec 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 12 Dec 2024
Mileage
92,797 mi
At MOT on 13 Dec 2023
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,051 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 RUJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,170 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
22 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Dec 2024
Latest MOT test
13 Dec 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 RUJ was last recorded at 92,797 miles on 13 Dec 2023, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Dec 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,796 miles · 12 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
4,051 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 92,797 miles
  • 2022 – 89,078 miles
  • 2021 – 87,860 miles
  • 2020 – 86,274 miles
  • 2019 – 83,177 miles
  • 2017 – 79,128 miles
  • 2016 – 74,753 miles
  • 2015 – 69,636 miles
  • 2014 – 65,489 miles
  • 2013 – 61,551 miles
  • 2012 – 57,016 miles
  • 2011 – 52,272 miles
  • 2010 – 48,036 miles
  • 2009 – 42,978 miles
  • 2008 – 37,564 miles
  • 2007 – 30,615 miles
  • 2006 – 23,950 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,797 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisorySub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded 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.

  • Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

22 tests since 14 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass92,797 miles (+1)2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    92,797 miles
    Test number
    583754920647
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail92,796 miles (+1,935)6 major2 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,796 miles
    Test number
    679612131877
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass90,861 miles (+1,783)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    90,861 miles
    Test number
    422589294948
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively all (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear corrosion around rear subframe areas
    • AdvisoryRear subframe bushes starting to perish

  4. Pass89,078 miles (+1,218)1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    89,078 miles
    Test number
    804374504928
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront track rod ends corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass87,860 miles (+1,586)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    87,860 miles
    Test number
    528691936690
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass86,274 miles (+3,097)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    86,274 miles
    Test number
    730288472805
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin look low from rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass83,177 miles (+4,049)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    83,177 miles
    Test number
    543626325505

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass79,128 miles (+4,375)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    79,128 miles
    Test number
    697541326852
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (behind boot) (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  9. Pass74,753 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    74,753 miles
    Test number
    658201254612
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  10. Fail74,753 miles (+5,117)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,753 miles
    Test number
    738275351913
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  11. Pass69,636 miles (+4,147)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    69,636 miles
    Test number
    774330968764

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass65,489 miles (+3,938)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    65,489 miles
    Test number
    737174144369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass61,551 miles (+4,535)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    61,551 miles
    Test number
    339141553329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass57,016 miles (+4,744)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    57,016 miles
    Test number
    546614352301
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass52,272 miles (+4,236)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    52,272 miles
    Test number
    548458441324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass48,036 miles (+5,058)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    48,036 miles
    Test number
    724095750364
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass42,978 miles (+5,414)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    42,978 miles
    Test number
    472006559433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass37,564 miles (+6,949)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    37,564 miles
    Test number
    940622558375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass30,615 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    30,615 miles
    Test number
    770927547301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail30,615 miles (+269)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,615 miles
    Test number
    102646747308
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  21. Fail30,346 miles (+6,396)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,346 miles
    Test number
    421538017382
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  22. Pass23,950 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    23,950 miles
    Test number
    811058146370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB53 RUJ

Does LB53 RUJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB53 RUJ expired on 12 Dec 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB53 RUJ?
The MOT on LB53 RUJ expired on 12 Dec 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB53 RUJ done?
LB53 RUJ was recorded at 92,797 miles at its MOT on 13 Dec 2023, an average of 4,051 miles a year.
Has LB53 RUJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 RUJ has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on LB53 RUJ 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 RUJ find?
LB53 RUJ passed its latest MOT on 13 Dec 2023 with 2 minor defects and 9 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule, and 8 more.

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