Saab 9-3
Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,998 cc
LB54 DZGMOT history
LB54 DZG is a silver petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 9 Dec 2004. Its MOT expired on 5 Apr 2025 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 150,502 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Apr 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 5 Apr 2025
- Mileage
- 150,502 mi
- At MOT on 3 Apr 2025
- MOT tests
- 25
- 17 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 6,406 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB54 DZG
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Saab
- Model
- 9-3
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,998 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 9 Dec 2004
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 5 Apr 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 3 Apr 2025 (Fail)
Mileage history
LB54 DZG was last recorded at 150,502 miles on 3 Apr 2025, 3,744 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Apr 2024.
Mileage went down between tests
- 17 Mar 2015: 10,426 miles, lower than 101,272 miles on 19 Mar 2014.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 146,758 miles · 4 Apr 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 3,744 miles
- Average per year
- 6,406 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 150,502 miles
- 2024 – 146,758 miles
- 2023 – 141,455 miles
- 2022 – 137,015 miles
- 2021 – 132,539 miles
- 2020 – 128,617 miles
- 2019 – 120,388 miles
- 2017 – 110,408 miles
- 2016 – 106,550 miles
- 2015 – 10,426 miles
- 2014 – 101,272 miles
- 2013 – 97,930 miles
- 2012 – 94,159 miles
- 2011 – 85,804 miles
- 2010 – 76,128 miles
- 2008 – 62,388 miles
- 2007 – 39,542 miles
What the latest MOT found
Fail150,502 miles
- MajorCentral Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced chassis (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced both front radius arm mountings (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryOil level low
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.
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front shock absorber casing corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Oil leak
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' 2 cracks (8.3.1d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Full MOT history
25 tests since 7 Dec 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail150,502 miles (+3,744)3 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 150,502 miles
- Test number
- 622235705679
- MajorCentral Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced chassis (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced both front radius arm mountings (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryOil level low
Pass146,758 miles1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 146,758 miles
- Test number
- 940754102734
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both, losing correct beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. ( new pads fitted n/s, not new on o/s (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust heatshield insecure
- AdvisorySuspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Both rear suspension, on front of radius arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail146,757 miles (+5,302)1 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 146,757 miles
- Test number
- 399348793098
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both, losing correct beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. ( new pads fitted n/s, not new on o/s (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust heatshield insecure
- AdvisorySuspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Both rear suspension, on front of radius arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass141,455 miles (+1)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 141,455 miles
- Test number
- 162638014816
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front shock absorber casing corroded
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail141,454 miles (+4,439)1 dangerous4 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 141,454 miles
- Test number
- 438146071213
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system were attaches to caliper (1.1.12 (c) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front shock absorber casing corroded
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass137,015 miles (+4,476)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 137,015 miles
- Test number
- 775635749775
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both, (2018) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass132,539 miles (+104)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 132,539 miles
- Test number
- 973313062590
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail132,435 miles (+3,818)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 132,435 miles
- Test number
- 577930444838
- MajorFront Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass128,617 miles (+8,229)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2021
- Odometer
- 128,617 miles
- Test number
- 754498627233
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test re-positioned camera, removed
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass120,388 miles (+1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 120,388 miles
- Test number
- 659221126071
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail120,387 miles (+9,979)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,387 miles
- Test number
- 213820664534
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass110,408 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 110,408 miles
- Test number
- 509353424898
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' 2 cracks (8.3.1d)
Fail110,408 miles (+996)2 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,408 miles
- Test number
- 953797501240
- FailureOffside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' 2 cracks (8.3.1d)
Pass109,412 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 109,412 miles
- Test number
- 670103648779
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail109,410 miles (+2,860)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,410 miles
- Test number
- 245582891712
- FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Pass106,550 miles (+96,124)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 106,550 miles
- Test number
- 484714024983
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass10,426 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 10,426 miles
- Test number
- 869877575011
- NoteOil leak
Fail10,426 miles (-90,846)2 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 10,426 miles
- Test number
- 696126875077
- FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- NoteOil leak
Pass101,272 miles (+3,342)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 101,272 miles
- Test number
- 189938774402
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass97,930 miles (+3,771)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 97,930 miles
- Test number
- 345893193069
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass94,159 miles (+8,355)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 94,159 miles
- Test number
- 657170292076
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass85,804 miles (+9,676)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 85,804 miles
- Test number
- 248561141053
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,128 miles (+13,740)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 76,128 miles
- Test number
- 241800660032
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass62,388 miles (+22,846)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 62,388 miles
- Test number
- 660142928309
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteOffside and nearside front tyres wearing low
Pass39,542 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- 39,542 miles
- Test number
- 422231147491
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB54 DZG
- Does LB54 DZG currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LB54 DZG expired on 5 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LB54 DZG?
- The MOT on LB54 DZG expired on 5 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LB54 DZG done?
- LB54 DZG was recorded at 150,502 miles at its MOT on 3 Apr 2025, an average of 6,406 miles a year.
- Has LB54 DZG ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB54 DZG has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Apr 2025.
- Has the mileage on LB54 DZG ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 17 Mar 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LB54 DZG find?
- LB54 DZG failed its latest MOT on 3 Apr 2025 with 3 major defects and 8 advisories: central front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; offside front seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced chassis, and 8 more.
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