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Saab 9-3

Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 1,998 cc

LB54 DYXMOT history

LB54 DYX is a grey petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 11 Jan 2005. Its MOT is valid until 11 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 100,524 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 Jan 2027
Mileage
100,524 mi
At MOT on 7 Jan 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,180 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB54 DYX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
11 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB54 DYX was last recorded at 100,524 miles on 7 Jan 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,522 miles · 6 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
4,180 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 100,524 miles
  • 2025 – 94,690 miles
  • 2024 – 87,822 miles
  • 2023 – 79,078 miles
  • 2021 – 69,835 miles
  • 2020 – 63,109 miles
  • 2018 – 56,670 miles
  • 2017 – 53,799 miles
  • 2016 – 52,203 miles
  • 2015 – 49,895 miles
  • 2014 – 47,672 miles
  • 2013 – 42,586 miles
  • 2012 – 39,431 miles
  • 2010 – 35,906 miles
  • 2009 – 29,174 miles
  • 2008 – 25,297 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,524 miles
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavy cracking on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

26 tests since 8 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass100,524 miles (+2)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    100,524 miles
    Test number
    744155046758
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavy cracking on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail100,522 miles (+5,832)6 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,522 miles
    Test number
    213070514531
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavy cracking on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass94,690 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    94,690 miles
    Test number
    238317084473
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity Tape over hole in lamp (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail94,690 miles (+6,868)2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,690 miles
    Test number
    515679968260
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside 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 Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity Tape over hole in lamp (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass87,822 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    87,822 miles
    Test number
    937269538310
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE BAULD (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  6. Fail87,822 miles (+8,744)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,822 miles
    Test number
    618341911943
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE BAULD (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass79,078 miles (+9,243)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    79,078 miles
    Test number
    332628034717
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass69,835 miles (+3,452)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    69,835 miles
    Test number
    780933020927
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass66,383 miles (+3,274)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    66,383 miles
    Test number
    354299645090
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryReversing lamp inoperative

  10. Pass63,109 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    63,109 miles
    Test number
    746725256611
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail63,109 miles (+6,439)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,109 miles
    Test number
    607730701726
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass56,670 miles (+1,209)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    56,670 miles
    Test number
    157963702707
    • AdvisoryFront headlamp lenses slightly defective.
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass55,461 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    55,461 miles
    Test number
    150785086994
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  14. Fail55,461 miles (+1,662)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,461 miles
    Test number
    495252928879
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp missing (1.2.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  15. Pass53,799 miles (+1,596)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    53,799 miles
    Test number
    321194073716
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  16. Pass52,203 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    52,203 miles
    Test number
    498767985906
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  17. Fail52,201 miles (+2,306)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,201 miles
    Test number
    122961428333
    • FailureOffside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass49,895 miles (+2,223)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    49,895 miles
    Test number
    526319305051
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  19. Fail47,672 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,672 miles
    Test number
    367657904052
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  20. Pass47,672 miles (+5,086)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    47,672 miles
    Test number
    827677304062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass42,586 miles (+3,155)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    42,586 miles
    Test number
    977898103086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass39,431 miles (+3,525)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    39,431 miles
    Test number
    899044002084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass35,906 miles (+3,068)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    35,906 miles
    Test number
    853785360344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass32,838 miles (+3,664)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    32,838 miles
    Test number
    643846200018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass29,174 miles (+3,877)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    29,174 miles
    Test number
    110079309479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass25,297 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    25,297 miles
    Test number
    103388308028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB54 DYX

Does LB54 DYX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB54 DYX is valid until 11 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB54 DYX?
The MOT on LB54 DYX is valid until 11 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB54 DYX done?
LB54 DYX was recorded at 100,524 miles at its MOT on 7 Jan 2026, an average of 4,180 miles a year.
Has LB54 DYX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB54 DYX has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LB54 DYX 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 DYX find?
LB54 DYX passed its latest MOT on 7 Jan 2026 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt, and 3 more.

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