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Saab 9-3

Beige · Diesel · 2004 · 1,910 cc

LB54 DYYMOT history

LB54 DYY is a beige diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 30 Nov 2004. Its MOT expired on 6 Oct 2025 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 143,039 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 6 Oct 2025
Mileage
143,039 mi
At MOT on 22 Sept 2025
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,413 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB54 DYY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Beige
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,910 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
30 Nov 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
22 Sept 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB54 DYY was last recorded at 143,039 miles on 22 Sept 2025, 6,651 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
136,388 miles · 7 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
6,651 miles
Average per year
6,413 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 143,039 miles
  • 2024 – 136,388 miles
  • 2023 – 128,227 miles
  • 2022 – 123,240 miles
  • 2021 – 114,469 miles
  • 2020 – 103,294 miles
  • 2019 – 88,715 miles
  • 2018 – 77,683 miles
  • 2017 – 63,506 miles
  • 2016 – 62,071 miles
  • 2015 – 59,498 miles
  • 2014 – 56,176 miles
  • 2013 – 52,892 miles
  • 2012 – 50,663 miles
  • 2011 – 47,510 miles
  • 2010 – 44,824 miles
  • 2009 – 42,503 miles
  • 2008 – 39,396 miles
  • 2006 – 30,899 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail143,039 miles
  • DangerousNearside Rear Sub-frame likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • 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))

What MOT failures 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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

23 tests since 4 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail143,039 miles (+6,651)1 dangerous4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,039 miles
    Test number
    483571841076
    • DangerousNearside Rear Sub-frame likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • 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))

  2. Pass136,388 miles (+8,161)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    136,388 miles
    Test number
    555279204438
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass128,227 miles (+4,987)1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    128,227 miles
    Test number
    668109847854
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-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))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted

  4. Pass123,240 miles (+8,771)1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    123,240 miles
    Test number
    479301685827
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted

  5. Pass114,469 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    114,469 miles
    Test number
    911361752418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail114,463 miles (+11,169)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,463 miles
    Test number
    948403586579
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass103,294 miles (+14,579)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    103,294 miles
    Test number
    133052959829
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass88,715 miles (+11,032)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    88,715 miles
    Test number
    722237800421
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened trail arm bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened trail arm bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryWear to edges on front tyres

  9. Pass77,683 miles (+14,177)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    77,683 miles
    Test number
    309099512851
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Pass63,506 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    63,506 miles
    Test number
    891965638430
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  11. Fail63,506 miles (+1,435)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,506 miles
    Test number
    602925595931
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  12. Pass62,071 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    62,071 miles
    Test number
    760512186749

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail62,071 miles (+2,573)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,071 miles
    Test number
    406850405251
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  14. Pass59,498 miles (+3,322)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    59,498 miles
    Test number
    156109565031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass56,176 miles (+3,284)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    56,176 miles
    Test number
    179904664477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass52,892 miles (+2,229)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    52,892 miles
    Test number
    426881873001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass50,663 miles (+3,153)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    50,663 miles
    Test number
    279542172032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass47,510 miles (+2,686)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    47,510 miles
    Test number
    676385971033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass44,824 miles (+2,321)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    44,824 miles
    Test number
    144944050049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass42,503 miles (+3,107)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    42,503 miles
    Test number
    773283449016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass39,396 miles (+8,497)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    39,396 miles
    Test number
    560594148080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass30,899 miles (+14,286)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    30,899 miles
    Test number
    821696726355
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass16,613 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    16,613 miles
    Test number
    703874606027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB54 DYY

Does LB54 DYY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB54 DYY expired on 6 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB54 DYY?
The MOT on LB54 DYY expired on 6 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB54 DYY done?
LB54 DYY was recorded at 143,039 miles at its MOT on 22 Sept 2025, an average of 6,413 miles a year.
Has LB54 DYY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB54 DYY has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on LB54 DYY 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 DYY find?
LB54 DYY failed its latest MOT on 22 Sept 2025 with 1 dangerous defect, 4 major defects and 4 advisories: nearside rear sub-frame likely to fail; nearside front position lamp not working; nearside rear brake hose ferrule excessively corroded, and 6 more.

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