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Saab 9-3

Yellow · Petrol · 2004 · 2,000 cc

LB54 DZTMOT history

LB54 DZT is a yellow petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 3 Dec 2004. Its MOT expired on 12 Nov 2024 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 141,453 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Mar 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 12 Nov 2024
Mileage
141,453 mi
At MOT on 18 Mar 2026
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,508 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB54 DZT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
3 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
18 Mar 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB54 DZT was last recorded at 141,453 miles on 18 Mar 2026, 11,101 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,352 miles · 13 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
11,101 miles
Average per year
6,508 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 141,453 miles
  • 2023 – 130,352 miles
  • 2022 – 127,032 miles
  • 2021 – 126,816 miles
  • 2020 – 126,292 miles
  • 2019 – 126,101 miles
  • 2018 – 121,236 miles
  • 2017 – 112,967 miles
  • 2016 – 103,207 miles
  • 2015 – 93,554 miles
  • 2014 – 85,157 miles
  • 2013 – 75,843 miles
  • 2012 – 67,069 miles
  • 2011 – 57,035 miles
  • 2010 – 47,223 miles
  • 2009 – 38,754 miles
  • 2008 – 30,578 miles
  • 2007 – 22,421 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail141,453 miles
  • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorFront Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
  • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine front and side of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security at boot floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security at boot floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

22 tests since 3 Dec 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail141,453 miles (+11,101)12 major15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,453 miles
    Test number
    229784499826
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine front and side of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security at boot floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security at boot floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass130,352 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    130,352 miles
    Test number
    880816479337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail130,348 miles (+3,316)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,348 miles
    Test number
    982154669338
    • DangerousRear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides n/s and o/s inners sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides n/s and o/s (3.5 (a))

  4. Pass127,032 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    127,032 miles
    Test number
    347734935142
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail127,032 miles (+216)1 major3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,032 miles
    Test number
    880515287824
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear fuel filter corroded

  6. Pass126,816 miles (+30)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    126,816 miles
    Test number
    564867282277
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail126,786 miles (+494)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,786 miles
    Test number
    988089709974
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working ALL 3 (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass126,292 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    126,292 miles
    Test number
    888309268086
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail126,292 miles (+191)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,292 miles
    Test number
    515028321892
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring insecure Not Correctly Fitted At Strut Top (5.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass126,101 miles (+4,865)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    126,101 miles
    Test number
    320900000758

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass121,236 miles (+8,269)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    121,236 miles
    Test number
    636528847856
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass112,967 miles (+9,760)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    112,967 miles
    Test number
    549894326660
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear service brake binding slightly when wheel rotated by hand
    • AdvisoryMinor oil leak

  13. Pass103,207 miles (+9,653)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    103,207 miles
    Test number
    368859439065
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear service brake binding slightly when wheel rotated by hand
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Pass93,554 miles (+8,397)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    93,554 miles
    Test number
    195957679576
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LEGAL LIMIT (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0MM (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass85,157 miles (+9,314)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    85,157 miles
    Test number
    815668434333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass75,843 miles (+8,774)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    75,843 miles
    Test number
    535581313378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass67,069 miles (+10,034)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    67,069 miles
    Test number
    479243012455
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  18. Pass57,035 miles (+9,812)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    57,035 miles
    Test number
    125956121381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass47,223 miles (+8,469)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    47,223 miles
    Test number
    803397130369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass38,754 miles (+8,176)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    38,754 miles
    Test number
    932346119387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass30,578 miles (+8,157)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    30,578 miles
    Test number
    304192338326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass22,421 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    22,421 miles
    Test number
    453487237322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB54 DZT

Does LB54 DZT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB54 DZT expired on 12 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB54 DZT?
The MOT on LB54 DZT expired on 12 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB54 DZT done?
LB54 DZT was recorded at 141,453 miles at its MOT on 18 Mar 2026, an average of 6,508 miles a year.
Has LB54 DZT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB54 DZT has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LB54 DZT 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 DZT find?
LB54 DZT failed its latest MOT on 18 Mar 2026 with 12 major defects and 15 advisories: exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; front exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi; front headlamp aim unable to be tested, and 24 more.

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