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Saab 9-3

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,988 cc

LB54 EAEMOT history

LB54 EAE is a blue petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 12 Jan 2005. Its MOT expired on 28 Feb 2023 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 118,879 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Mar 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 28 Feb 2023
Mileage
118,879 mi
At MOT on 1 Mar 2022
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,765 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB54 EAE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,988 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
12 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Feb 2023
Latest MOT test
1 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB54 EAE was last recorded at 118,879 miles on 1 Mar 2022, 10,337 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Feb 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
108,542 miles · 26 Feb 2021
Between the last two tests
10,337 miles
Average per year
6,765 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 118,879 miles
  • 2021 – 108,542 miles
  • 2020 – 100,377 miles
  • 2019 – 87,387 miles
  • 2018 – 76,064 miles
  • 2017 – 63,098 miles
  • 2016 – 57,928 miles
  • 2015 – 54,510 miles
  • 2014 – 42,585 miles
  • 2013 – 32,596 miles
  • 2012 – 30,435 miles
  • 2011 – 28,405 miles
  • 2010 – 27,245 miles
  • 2009 – 25,789 miles
  • 2008 – 23,312 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,879 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

21 tests since 14 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,879 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    118,879 miles
    Test number
    286696841426
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail118,877 miles (+10,335)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,877 miles
    Test number
    366023414896
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm marked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm marked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass108,542 miles (+8,165)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    108,542 miles
    Test number
    694978601413
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass100,377 miles (+122)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    100,377 miles
    Test number
    740285017927
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge REQUIRES ATTENTION (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge REQUIRES ATTENTION (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail100,255 miles (+12,868)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,255 miles
    Test number
    453762035838
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge REQUIRES ATTENTION (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge REQUIRES ATTENTION (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass87,387 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    87,387 miles
    Test number
    986954549306
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail87,387 miles (+11,323)2 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,387 miles
    Test number
    918827460980
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass76,064 miles (+15)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    76,064 miles
    Test number
    234804416671
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  9. Fail76,049 miles (+12,951)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,049 miles
    Test number
    419067272459
    • FailureNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

  10. Pass63,098 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    63,098 miles
    Test number
    295002336888

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail63,098 miles (+5,170)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,098 miles
    Test number
    433866488004
    • FailureHeadlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect BOTH (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside 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)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  12. Pass57,928 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    57,928 miles
    Test number
    903141820387
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryDifferent size tyres front to rear

  13. Fail57,928 miles (+3,418)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,928 miles
    Test number
    247396238073
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/60r15 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryDifferent size tyres front to rear

  14. Pass54,510 miles (+11,925)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    54,510 miles
    Test number
    306735915072
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteRear tyres 215/60/15 front tyres 205/60/15

  15. Pass42,585 miles (+9,989)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    42,585 miles
    Test number
    658853904048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass32,596 miles (+2,161)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    32,596 miles
    Test number
    588073903007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass30,435 miles (+2,030)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    30,435 miles
    Test number
    486665102002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass28,405 miles (+1,160)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    28,405 miles
    Test number
    318575701058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass27,245 miles (+1,456)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    27,245 miles
    Test number
    592584910003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass25,789 miles (+2,477)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    25,789 miles
    Test number
    980477009028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass23,312 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    23,312 miles
    Test number
    481274018045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB54 EAE

Does LB54 EAE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB54 EAE expired on 28 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB54 EAE?
The MOT on LB54 EAE expired on 28 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB54 EAE done?
LB54 EAE was recorded at 118,879 miles at its MOT on 1 Mar 2022, an average of 6,765 miles a year.
Has LB54 EAE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB54 EAE has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on LB54 EAE 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 EAE find?
LB54 EAE passed its latest MOT on 1 Mar 2022 with 1 advisory: offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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