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Saab 9-3

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,998 cc

LB54 DZCMOT history

LB54 DZC is a black petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 5 Jan 2005. Its MOT is valid until 24 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 119,352 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 24 Jan 2027
Mileage
119,352 mi
At MOT on 23 Jan 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,157 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB54 DZC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
5 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB54 DZC was last recorded at 119,352 miles on 23 Jan 2026, 2,069 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,283 miles · 21 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
2,069 miles
Average per year
5,157 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 119,352 miles
  • 2025 – 117,283 miles
  • 2024 – 116,434 miles
  • 2023 – 115,011 miles
  • 2022 – 112,882 miles
  • 2021 – 111,605 miles
  • 2020 – 110,224 miles
  • 2019 – 104,766 miles
  • 2018 – 98,687 miles
  • 2017 – 92,281 miles
  • 2016 – 86,728 miles
  • 2015 – 82,458 miles
  • 2014 – 77,519 miles
  • 2013 – 71,492 miles
  • 2012 – 65,507 miles
  • 2011 – 58,459 miles
  • 2010 – 51,796 miles
  • 2009 – 40,644 miles
  • 2008 – 26,447 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,352 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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Headlamp lens slightly defective both

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

26 tests since 18 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,352 miles (+2,069)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    119,352 miles
    Test number
    453510838483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass117,283 miles (+849)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    117,283 miles
    Test number
    956276188710
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass116,434 miles (+1,423)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    116,434 miles
    Test number
    784627182986
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass115,011 miles (+2,129)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    115,011 miles
    Test number
    291615717940
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass112,882 miles (+1,277)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    112,882 miles
    Test number
    689848422276
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass111,605 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    111,605 miles
    Test number
    310282449052
    • 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))
    • AdvisorySlight exhaust blow

  7. Fail111,605 miles (+1,381)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,605 miles
    Test number
    204881625491
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • 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))

  8. Pass110,224 miles (+109)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    110,224 miles
    Test number
    873812588675

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail110,115 miles (+5,349)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,115 miles
    Test number
    835675608578
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

  10. Pass104,766 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    104,766 miles
    Test number
    398147072368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail104,755 miles (+6,068)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,755 miles
    Test number
    853306263424
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass98,687 miles (+124)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    98,687 miles
    Test number
    153778612363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail98,563 miles (+6,282)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,563 miles
    Test number
    292970224681
    • FailureNearside 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)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass92,281 miles (+5,553)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    92,281 miles
    Test number
    800340027624

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass86,728 miles (+32)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    86,728 miles
    Test number
    236939199942
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryEngine light on

  16. Fail86,696 miles (+4,238)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,696 miles
    Test number
    316056251597
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryEngine light on

  17. Fail82,458 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,458 miles
    Test number
    928164015004
    • Repaired at testRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass82,458 miles (+4,939)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    82,458 miles
    Test number
    968024615009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass77,519 miles (+6,027)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    77,519 miles
    Test number
    279007814091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass71,492 miles (+54)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    71,492 miles
    Test number
    526955623043
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail71,438 miles (+5,931)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,438 miles
    Test number
    989677113070
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass65,507 miles (+7,048)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    65,507 miles
    Test number
    787677612065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass58,459 miles (+6,663)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    58,459 miles
    Test number
    866554611084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass51,796 miles (+11,152)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    51,796 miles
    Test number
    151952520088
    • 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)
    • NoteRear pads low

  25. Pass40,644 miles (+14,197)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    40,644 miles
    Test number
    582070679059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass26,447 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    26,447 miles
    Test number
    621398018064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB54 DZC

Does LB54 DZC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB54 DZC is valid until 24 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB54 DZC?
The MOT on LB54 DZC is valid until 24 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 DZC done?
LB54 DZC was recorded at 119,352 miles at its MOT on 23 Jan 2026, an average of 5,157 miles a year.
Has LB54 DZC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB54 DZC has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jan 2021.
Has the mileage on LB54 DZC 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 DZC find?
LB54 DZC passed its latest MOT on 23 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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