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Saab 9-3

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,985 cc

LB54 DZMMOT history

LB54 DZM is a silver petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 10 Jan 2005. Its MOT is valid until 11 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 131,768 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 Nov 2026
Mileage
131,768 mi
At MOT on 4 Nov 2025
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,277 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB54 DZM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,985 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
10 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB54 DZM was last recorded at 131,768 miles on 4 Nov 2025, 2,085 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
129,683 miles · 31 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
2,085 miles
Average per year
5,277 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 131,768 miles
  • 2024 – 129,683 miles
  • 2023 – 128,422 miles
  • 2022 – 126,747 miles
  • 2021 – 124,801 miles
  • 2020 – 123,072 miles
  • 2019 – 121,109 miles
  • 2018 – 117,941 miles
  • 2017 – 113,430 miles
  • 2016 – 110,299 miles
  • 2015 – 106,283 miles
  • 2014 – 101,764 miles
  • 2013 – 94,916 miles
  • 2012 – 88,550 miles
  • 2011 – 78,634 miles
  • 2010 – 70,126 miles
  • 2009 – 58,998 miles
  • 2008 – 48,072 miles
  • 2007 – 37,395 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,768 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.

  • Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Rear exhaust box corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

28 tests since 17 Dec 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,768 miles (+2,085)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    131,768 miles
    Test number
    520910442919

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass129,683 miles (+1,261)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    129,683 miles
    Test number
    689652409924

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass128,422 miles (+1,675)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    128,422 miles
    Test number
    236889489223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass126,747 miles (+1,946)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    126,747 miles
    Test number
    722342653572

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass124,801 miles (+1,729)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    124,801 miles
    Test number
    222937680742

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass123,072 miles (+1,963)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    123,072 miles
    Test number
    516417569367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass121,109 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    121,109 miles
    Test number
    757757252298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail121,109 miles (+3,168)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,109 miles
    Test number
    683237967548
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass117,941 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    117,941 miles
    Test number
    396726132162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail117,941 miles (+4,511)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,941 miles
    Test number
    845764962399
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass113,430 miles (+3,131)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    113,430 miles
    Test number
    873862201759
    • AdvisoryRear Bumper insecure

  12. Pass110,299 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    110,299 miles
    Test number
    835974255514
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded

  13. Fail110,299 miles (+4,016)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,299 miles
    Test number
    729438462124
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexy pipe damaged

  14. Pass106,283 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    106,283 miles
    Test number
    101690441109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail106,283 miles (+4,519)3 failures1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,283 miles
    Test number
    438606731187
    • FailureFront Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure n/s and o/s (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low both (1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Pass101,764 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    101,764 miles
    Test number
    277188114351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail101,764 miles (+6,848)3 failures1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,764 miles
    Test number
    587937414372
    • FailureFront Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureRear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteRear bumper insecure
    • NoteBoth wiper blades smearing

  18. Pass94,916 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    94,916 miles
    Test number
    269500933344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail94,916 miles (+6,366)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,916 miles
    Test number
    938780733392
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  20. Pass88,550 miles (+9,916)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    88,550 miles
    Test number
    805465632348
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  21. Pass78,634 miles (+8,508)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    78,634 miles
    Test number
    555913431316
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  22. Pass70,126 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    70,126 miles
    Test number
    411843730409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail70,123 miles (+11,125)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,123 miles
    Test number
    664583930338
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  24. Pass58,998 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    58,998 miles
    Test number
    502639329317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail58,992 miles (+10,920)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,992 miles
    Test number
    702728629315
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  26. Fail48,072 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,072 miles
    Test number
    432459538414
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  27. Pass48,072 miles (+10,677)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    48,072 miles
    Test number
    573209638373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass37,395 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    37,395 miles
    Test number
    412621957447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB54 DZM

Does LB54 DZM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB54 DZM is valid until 11 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB54 DZM?
The MOT on LB54 DZM is valid until 11 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB54 DZM done?
LB54 DZM was recorded at 131,768 miles at its MOT on 4 Nov 2025, an average of 5,277 miles a year.
Has LB54 DZM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB54 DZM has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Nov 2019.
Has the mileage on LB54 DZM 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 DZM find?
LB54 DZM passed its latest MOT on 4 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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