Saab 9-3 Linear 150 BHP Auto
Beige · Petrol · 2005 · 1,990 cc
LB54 EAMMOT history
LB54 EAM is a beige petrol Saab 9-3 Linear 150 BHP Auto first used on 12 Jan 2005. Its MOT expired on 3 Sept 2026 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 138,831 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Aug 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 3 Sept 2026
- Mileage
- 138,831 mi
- At MOT on 9 Aug 2025
- MOT tests
- 26
- 18 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 6,035 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB54 EAM
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Saab
- Model
- 9-3 Linear 150 BHP Auto
- Colour
- Beige
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,990 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 12 Jan 2005
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 3 Sept 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 9 Aug 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB54 EAM was last recorded at 138,831 miles on 9 Aug 2025, 8,329 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Aug 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 130,502 miles · 31 Aug 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 8,329 miles
- Average per year
- 6,035 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 138,831 miles
- 2024 – 130,502 miles
- 2023 – 123,634 miles
- 2022 – 117,753 miles
- 2021 – 108,804 miles
- 2020 – 101,419 miles
- 2019 – 98,494 miles
- 2018 – 96,116 miles
- 2017 – 94,079 miles
- 2016 – 90,674 miles
- 2015 – 86,140 miles
- 2014 – 80,180 miles
- 2013 – 71,665 miles
- 2012 – 65,372 miles
- 2011 – 58,880 miles
- 2010 – 52,106 miles
- 2009 – 40,989 miles
- 2008 – 32,923 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass138,831 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryBoth Rear Tyres are worn smooth on the inner edges.
- AdvisoryEngine Coolant Leak.
- AdvisoryEngine Oil Leak.Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
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
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside rear tyre out off shape
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2015
Full MOT history
26 tests since 21 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass138,831 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 138,831 miles
- Test number
- 514405766934
- AdvisoryBoth Rear Tyres are worn smooth on the inner edges.
- AdvisoryEngine Coolant Leak.
- AdvisoryEngine Oil Leak.
Fail138,831 miles (+8,329)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 138,831 miles
- Test number
- 235150655255
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryBoth Rear Tyres are worn smooth on the inner edges.
- AdvisoryEngine Coolant Leak.
- AdvisoryEngine Oil Leak.
Pass130,502 miles (+158)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 130,502 miles
- Test number
- 528163039711
- AdvisoryEngine Oil Leak.
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Fail130,344 miles (+6,710)4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 130,344 miles
- Test number
- 523246644367
- MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine Oil Leak.
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass123,634 miles (+5,881)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 123,634 miles
- Test number
- 938262895132
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass117,753 miles (+8,949)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 117,753 miles
- Test number
- 838683524865
- AdvisoryFront Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass108,804 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 108,804 miles
- Test number
- 880564652000
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside rear tyre out off shape
Fail108,804 miles (+7,385)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,804 miles
- Test number
- 491583673118
- DangerousRear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside rear tyre out off shape
Pass101,419 miles (+2,925)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 101,419 miles
- Test number
- 625368048981
- 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))
Pass98,494 miles (+2,378)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 98,494 miles
- Test number
- 741230838303
- AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber casing corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Rear shock absorber casing corroded
Pass96,116 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 96,116 miles
- Test number
- 268757775149
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail96,115 miles (+2,036)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,115 miles
- Test number
- 521968381195
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass94,079 miles (+3,405)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 94,079 miles
- Test number
- 673501437725
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass90,674 miles (+4,534)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 90,674 miles
- Test number
- 677647335301
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass86,140 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 86,140 miles
- Test number
- 565599003569
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fail86,140 miles (+5,960)3 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,140 miles
- Test number
- 800822546230
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass80,180 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 80,180 miles
- Test number
- 228861234204
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fail80,180 miles (+8,515)2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,180 miles
- Test number
- 526871734269
- Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass71,665 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 71,665 miles
- Test number
- 297868003113
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail71,665 miles (+6,293)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,665 miles
- Test number
- 709417603137
- FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureOffside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
Fail65,372 miles1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,372 miles
- Test number
- 237569812401
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)
- 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)
Pass65,372 miles (+6,492)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 65,372 miles
- Test number
- 249579312132
- 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)
Pass58,880 miles (+6,774)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 58,880 miles
- Test number
- 269466311118
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,106 miles (+11,117)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 52,106 miles
- Test number
- 143166910193
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,989 miles (+8,066)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 40,989 miles
- Test number
- 214206419043
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,923 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 32,923 miles
- Test number
- 123651728052
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB54 EAM
- Does LB54 EAM currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LB54 EAM expired on 3 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LB54 EAM?
- The MOT on LB54 EAM expired on 3 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LB54 EAM done?
- LB54 EAM was recorded at 138,831 miles at its MOT on 9 Aug 2025, an average of 6,035 miles a year.
- Has LB54 EAM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB54 EAM has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Aug 2025.
- Has the mileage on LB54 EAM 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 EAM find?
- LB54 EAM passed its latest MOT on 9 Aug 2025 with 3 advisories: both rear tyres are worn smooth on the inner edges.; engine coolant leak.; engine oil leak..
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