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Saab 9-3

Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 2,000 cc

LB54 GMSMOT history

LB54 GMS is a grey petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 13 Apr 2005. Its MOT is valid until 31 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 125,529 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 31 Mar 2027
Mileage
125,529 mi
At MOT on 30 Mar 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,494 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB54 GMS
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
13 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB54 GMS was last recorded at 125,529 miles on 30 Mar 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,527 miles · 24 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
4,494 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 125,529 miles
  • 2025 – 123,065 miles
  • 2024 – 113,229 miles
  • 2023 – 104,566 miles
  • 2022 – 99,093 miles
  • 2021 – 98,924 miles
  • 2020 – 97,830 miles
  • 2019 – 97,154 miles
  • 2018 – 95,865 miles
  • 2017 – 91,801 miles
  • 2016 – 88,630 miles
  • 2015 – 85,103 miles
  • 2014 – 82,878 miles
  • 2013 – 79,185 miles
  • 2012 – 75,468 miles
  • 2011 – 67,581 miles
  • 2010 – 60,323 miles
  • 2009 – 54,489 miles
  • 2008 – 46,520 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,529 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025–2026

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

25 tests since 12 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,529 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    125,529 miles
    Test number
    661351845830
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail125,527 miles (+2,462)1 dangerous2 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,527 miles
    Test number
    439652715307
    • DangerousNearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass123,065 miles (+9,836)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    123,065 miles
    Test number
    590756344430
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass113,229 miles (+8,663)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    113,229 miles
    Test number
    970515039106
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass104,566 miles (+5,473)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    104,566 miles
    Test number
    868017041038
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass99,093 miles (+169)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    99,093 miles
    Test number
    767310022055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass98,924 miles (+1,094)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    98,924 miles
    Test number
    316050702660
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass97,830 miles (+676)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    97,830 miles
    Test number
    845267019972
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass97,154 miles (+1,289)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    97,154 miles
    Test number
    677814238930
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass95,865 miles (+4,064)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    95,865 miles
    Test number
    316233154420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass91,801 miles (+3,171)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    91,801 miles
    Test number
    463685008455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass88,630 miles (+3,527)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    88,630 miles
    Test number
    817749350190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass85,103 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    85,103 miles
    Test number
    113568018575

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail85,103 miles (+2,225)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,103 miles
    Test number
    798733952685
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  15. Pass82,878 miles (+3,693)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    82,878 miles
    Test number
    117601714310
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass79,185 miles (+74)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    79,185 miles
    Test number
    805377973227
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail79,111 miles (+3,643)5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,111 miles
    Test number
    109521173274
    • FailureAn item not tested (Manual)
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • NoteENGINE LIGHT ON.

  18. Pass75,468 miles (+7,887)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    75,468 miles
    Test number
    537994492248
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNear side front shock absorber/coil spring loud creaking noise when turning lock to lock.

  19. Pass67,581 miles (+7,258)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    67,581 miles
    Test number
    915718091290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass60,323 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    60,323 miles
    Test number
    450590500398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail60,323 miles (+5,834)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,323 miles
    Test number
    803760500357
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  22. Pass54,489 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    54,489 miles
    Test number
    190006689254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail54,489 miles (+7,969)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,489 miles
    Test number
    422286589202
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

  24. Pass46,520 miles (+1,341)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    46,520 miles
    Test number
    162631198218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass45,179 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2009
    Odometer
    45,179 miles
    Test number
    200923538105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB54 GMS

Does LB54 GMS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB54 GMS is valid until 31 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB54 GMS?
The MOT on LB54 GMS is valid until 31 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB54 GMS done?
LB54 GMS was recorded at 125,529 miles at its MOT on 30 Mar 2026, an average of 4,494 miles a year.
Has LB54 GMS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB54 GMS has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LB54 GMS 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 GMS find?
LB54 GMS passed its latest MOT on 30 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); oil leak, but not excessive.

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