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Saab 9-3

Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 1,988 cc

LB54 DXWMOT history

LB54 DXW is a grey petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 11 Jan 2005. Its MOT is valid until 22 Sept 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 122,980 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Sept 2027
Mileage
122,980 mi
At MOT on 15 Sept 2026
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,990 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB54 DXW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,988 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
11 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB54 DXW was last recorded at 122,980 miles on 15 Sept 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,980 miles · 14 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,990 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 122,980 miles
  • 2025 – 114,731 miles
  • 2024 – 105,956 miles
  • 2023 – 97,044 miles
  • 2022 – 88,801 miles
  • 2021 – 79,550 miles
  • 2020 – 70,267 miles
  • 2019 – 65,520 miles
  • 2018 – 60,482 miles
  • 2017 – 58,075 miles
  • 2016 – 57,462 miles
  • 2015 – 56,246 miles
  • 2014 – 54,585 miles
  • 2013 – 51,007 miles
  • 2012 – 49,481 miles
  • 2010 – 45,371 miles
  • 2009 – 40,178 miles
  • 2008 – 34,349 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,980 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber top mount bracket corroded .Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber top mount corroded.Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

24 tests since 17 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,980 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    122,980 miles
    Test number
    102205640608
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber top mount bracket corroded .
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber top mount corroded.

  2. Fail122,980 miles (+8,249)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,980 miles
    Test number
    188951620961
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber top mount bracket corroded .
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber top mount corroded.

  3. Pass114,731 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    114,731 miles
    Test number
    606689463307
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Fail114,731 miles (+8,775)1 dangerous1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,731 miles
    Test number
    869745736735
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Noise from top mount.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Pass105,956 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    105,956 miles
    Test number
    634933221115
    • MinorOffside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  6. Fail105,956 miles (+8,912)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,956 miles
    Test number
    537747648144
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  7. Pass97,044 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    97,044 miles
    Test number
    999369086069
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  8. Fail97,044 miles (+8,243)5 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,044 miles
    Test number
    639602387822
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass88,801 miles3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    88,801 miles
    Test number
    274981332731
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside dip beam dim

  10. Fail88,801 miles (+9,251)1 major3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,801 miles
    Test number
    802143959522
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside dip beam dim

  11. Pass79,550 miles (+9,283)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    79,550 miles
    Test number
    624408550468
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coolant leak engine

  12. Pass70,267 miles (+4,747)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    70,267 miles
    Test number
    445785492208
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wear
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wear

  13. Pass65,520 miles (+5,038)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    65,520 miles
    Test number
    736778710325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass60,482 miles (+2,407)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    60,482 miles
    Test number
    415026610052
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  15. Pass58,075 miles (+613)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    58,075 miles
    Test number
    223932233340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass57,462 miles (+1,216)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    57,462 miles
    Test number
    331352689613

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass56,246 miles (+1,661)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    56,246 miles
    Test number
    149501450247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass54,585 miles (+3,578)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    54,585 miles
    Test number
    347903954448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass51,007 miles (+1,526)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    51,007 miles
    Test number
    409146943259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass49,481 miles (+4,110)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    49,481 miles
    Test number
    745459062215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass45,371 miles (+5,193)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    45,371 miles
    Test number
    491647050264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass40,178 miles (+5,829)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    40,178 miles
    Test number
    592786569241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass34,349 miles (+4,481)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    34,349 miles
    Test number
    762385278206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass29,868 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    29,868 miles
    Test number
    292527518023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB54 DXW

Does LB54 DXW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB54 DXW is valid until 22 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB54 DXW?
The MOT on LB54 DXW is valid until 22 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB54 DXW done?
LB54 DXW was recorded at 122,980 miles at its MOT on 15 Sept 2026, an average of 4,990 miles a year.
Has LB54 DXW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB54 DXW has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LB54 DXW 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 LB54 DXW find?
LB54 DXW passed its latest MOT on 15 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear shock absorber top mount bracket corroded .; offside rear shock absorber top mount corroded..

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