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Saab 9-3

Beige · Petrol · 2005 · 1,998 cc

LB54 EBAMOT history

LB54 EBA is a beige petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 12 Jan 2005. Its MOT expired on 30 Sept 2026 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 95,144 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Aug 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 30 Sept 2026
Mileage
95,144 mi
At MOT on 12 Aug 2026
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,038 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB54 EBA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Beige
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
12 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Aug 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB54 EBA was last recorded at 95,144 miles on 12 Aug 2026, 3,256 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Sept 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 20 Dec 2010: 30,482 miles, lower than 59,882 miles on 13 Dec 2010.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
91,888 miles · 10 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
3,256 miles
Average per year
4,038 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 95,144 miles
  • 2025 – 91,888 miles
  • 2024 – 87,854 miles
  • 2023 – 84,564 miles
  • 2022 – 80,858 miles
  • 2021 – 78,448 miles
  • 2020 – 76,658 miles
  • 2019 – 74,410 miles
  • 2018 – 69,241 miles
  • 2017 – 63,901 miles
  • 2016 – 57,856 miles
  • 2015 – 52,872 miles
  • 2014 – 50,347 miles
  • 2013 – 46,942 miles
  • 2012 – 41,781 miles
  • 2011 – 38,617 miles
  • 2010 – 30,482 miles
  • 2009 – 26,214 miles
  • 2008 – 23,717 miles
  • 2007 – 19,816 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail95,144 miles
  • MajorBrake pipe likely to become detached or damaged both front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Play in steering rack inner joints

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Shock absorber top mount

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Shock absorber top mount

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail95,144 miles (+3,256)3 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,144 miles
    Test number
    163716018519
    • MajorBrake pipe likely to become detached or damaged both front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

  2. Pass91,888 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    91,888 miles
    Test number
    749189502917
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail91,886 miles (+4,032)1 dangerous1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,886 miles
    Test number
    271501186333
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass87,854 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    87,854 miles
    Test number
    731944683496
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  5. Fail87,852 miles (+3,288)5 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,852 miles
    Test number
    315504163534
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass84,564 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    84,564 miles
    Test number
    559769873177
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut top mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joints

  7. Fail84,564 miles (+3,706)3 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,564 miles
    Test number
    239045090411
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens cloudy (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut top mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut top mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joints

  8. Pass80,858 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    80,858 miles
    Test number
    908687659978
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joints

  9. Fail80,858 miles (+2,410)1 dangerous2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,858 miles
    Test number
    967312812300
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joints

  10. Pass78,448 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    78,448 miles
    Test number
    765352041104
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Shock absorber top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Shock absorber top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Fail78,448 miles (+1,790)1 dangerous6 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,448 miles
    Test number
    726810685173
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Shock absorber top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Shock absorber top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass76,658 miles1 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    76,658 miles
    Test number
    356232379280
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front shock absorber corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper mount corroded (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear trailing arm corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front shock absorber corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper mount corroded (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear trailing arm corroded

  13. Fail76,658 miles (+2,248)2 major1 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,658 miles
    Test number
    493982126343
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front shock absorber corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper mount corroded (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear trailing arm corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front shock absorber corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper mount corroded (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear trailing arm corroded

  14. Pass74,410 miles (+5,169)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    74,410 miles
    Test number
    638155203573
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  15. Pass69,241 miles (+179)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    69,241 miles
    Test number
    163719727160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail69,062 miles (+5,161)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,062 miles
    Test number
    707925055567
    • MajorBrake hose ferrule excessively corroded All 4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  17. Pass63,901 miles (+87)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    63,901 miles
    Test number
    719678558538
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit Both front (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail63,814 miles (+5,958)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,814 miles
    Test number
    197414132846
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit Both front (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass57,856 miles (+4,984)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    57,856 miles
    Test number
    462559404184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass52,872 miles (+2,525)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    52,872 miles
    Test number
    611969236753
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin Both front (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass50,347 miles (+3,405)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    50,347 miles
    Test number
    489589744305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass46,942 miles (+5,161)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    46,942 miles
    Test number
    925540153365
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass41,781 miles (+3,164)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    41,781 miles
    Test number
    868292652350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass38,617 miles (+8,135)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    38,617 miles
    Test number
    435959641363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass30,482 miles (-29,400)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    30,482 miles
    Test number
    204304750379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail59,882 miles (+33,668)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,882 miles
    Test number
    931357440307
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  27. Pass26,214 miles (+2,497)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    26,214 miles
    Test number
    320559849375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass23,717 miles (+3,901)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    23,717 miles
    Test number
    391071158357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass19,816 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    19,816 miles
    Test number
    970611057390
    • NoteSmall chip in windscreen at offside

Questions about LB54 EBA

Does LB54 EBA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB54 EBA expired on 30 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB54 EBA?
The MOT on LB54 EBA expired on 30 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB54 EBA done?
LB54 EBA was recorded at 95,144 miles at its MOT on 12 Aug 2026, an average of 4,038 miles a year.
Has LB54 EBA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB54 EBA has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LB54 EBA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 20 Dec 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB54 EBA find?
LB54 EBA failed its latest MOT on 12 Aug 2026 with 3 major defects and 9 advisories: brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged both front to rear; nearside front position lamp not working; windscreen washer not working, and 9 more.

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