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Saab 9-3

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,988 cc

LB54 ECFMOT history

LB54 ECF is a blue petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 12 Jan 2005. Its MOT is valid until 27 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 155,902 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Nov 2026
Mileage
155,902 mi
At MOT on 28 Nov 2025
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,497 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB54 ECF
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 valid until 27 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB54 ECF was last recorded at 155,902 miles on 28 Nov 2025, 791 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
155,111 miles · 17 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
791 miles
Average per year
6,497 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 155,902 miles
  • 2024 – 155,111 miles
  • 2023 – 152,501 miles
  • 2022 – 148,631 miles
  • 2021 – 145,251 miles
  • 2020 – 140,303 miles
  • 2019 – 129,772 miles
  • 2018 – 121,099 miles
  • 2017 – 113,028 miles
  • 2016 – 103,217 miles
  • 2015 – 92,899 miles
  • 2014 – 87,174 miles
  • 2013 – 83,256 miles
  • 2012 – 72,991 miles
  • 2010 – 69,761 miles
  • 2009 – 61,812 miles
  • 2008 – 39,783 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass155,902 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass155,902 miles (+791)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    155,902 miles
    Test number
    621005090717
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass155,111 miles (+2,610)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    155,111 miles
    Test number
    900712441251
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass152,501 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    152,501 miles
    Test number
    125218503843
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail152,501 miles (+3,870)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,501 miles
    Test number
    403590902303
    • Repaired at testFront Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass148,631 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    148,631 miles
    Test number
    848619357654
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail148,631 miles (+119)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,631 miles
    Test number
    978613366986
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail148,512 miles (+3,261)2 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,512 miles
    Test number
    329226563497
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorPower steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/s & N/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/s & N/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/s & N/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/s & N/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass145,251 miles (+4,948)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    145,251 miles
    Test number
    241414981965
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass140,303 miles (+10,531)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    140,303 miles
    Test number
    801439409635
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass129,772 miles (+8,673)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    129,772 miles
    Test number
    483362290771
    • AdvisoryFront bumper damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn heavily inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass121,099 miles (+8,071)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2019
    Odometer
    121,099 miles
    Test number
    397136000616
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flex (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront bumper slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear slightly perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre slightly worn inner edge

  12. Pass113,028 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2018
    Odometer
    113,028 miles
    Test number
    740969995563
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded centre box

  13. Fail113,028 miles (+9,811)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,028 miles
    Test number
    745571681198
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake has slight bind
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded centre box

  14. Pass103,217 miles (+10,318)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2017
    Odometer
    103,217 miles
    Test number
    463584158886

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass92,899 miles (+5)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2016
    Odometer
    92,899 miles
    Test number
    909726105157
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Fail92,894 miles (+5,720)2 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,894 miles
    Test number
    459374505134
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass87,174 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2015
    Odometer
    87,174 miles
    Test number
    517810834142
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
    • NoteFront bumper insecure
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Fail87,174 miles (+3,918)1 failure3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,174 miles
    Test number
    277060334127
    • FailureNearside 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
    • NoteFront bumper insecure
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass83,256 miles (+161)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    83,256 miles
    Test number
    128296783020
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteCovered sills / appears to have been standing

  20. Fail83,095 miles (+10,104)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,095 miles
    Test number
    459587973005
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteCovered sills / appears to have been standing

  21. Pass72,991 miles (+3,230)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    72,991 miles
    Test number
    676601982027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass69,761 miles (+7,949)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    69,761 miles
    Test number
    804354550385
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass61,812 miles (+9,757)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    61,812 miles
    Test number
    543632659384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass52,055 miles (+12,272)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    52,055 miles
    Test number
    303348709061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass39,783 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    39,783 miles
    Test number
    103194918002
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteHand brake lever travel requires adjustment
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on both edges
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on both edges

Questions about LB54 ECF

Does LB54 ECF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB54 ECF is valid until 27 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB54 ECF?
The MOT on LB54 ECF is valid until 27 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 ECF done?
LB54 ECF was recorded at 155,902 miles at its MOT on 28 Nov 2025, an average of 6,497 miles a year.
Has LB54 ECF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB54 ECF has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on LB54 ECF 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 ECF find?
LB54 ECF passed its latest MOT on 28 Nov 2025 with 4 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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