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Saab 9-3

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,990 cc

LB54 JZUMOT history

LB54 JZU is a silver petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 11 Jan 2005. Its MOT expired on 22 Feb 2024 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 134,979 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Feb 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 22 Feb 2024
Mileage
134,979 mi
At MOT on 23 Feb 2023
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,949 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB54 JZU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,990 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
11 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Feb 2024
Latest MOT test
23 Feb 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB54 JZU was last recorded at 134,979 miles on 23 Feb 2023, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Feb 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,977 miles · 17 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
6,949 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 134,979 miles
  • 2022 – 127,196 miles
  • 2021 – 118,384 miles
  • 2020 – 116,307 miles
  • 2018 – 108,892 miles
  • 2017 – 97,303 miles
  • 2016 – 88,580 miles
  • 2015 – 80,389 miles
  • 2014 – 72,753 miles
  • 2013 – 63,388 miles
  • 2012 – 55,979 miles
  • 2011 – 48,330 miles
  • 2010 – 40,453 miles
  • 2009 – 35,986 miles
  • 2008 – 30,019 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,979 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

21 tests since 16 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass134,979 miles (+2)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    134,979 miles
    Test number
    593163272965
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail134,977 miles (+7,781)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,977 miles
    Test number
    643685255718
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring mounting insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass127,196 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    127,196 miles
    Test number
    396903458461
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail127,196 miles (+8,812)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,196 miles
    Test number
    209154388035
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass118,384 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    118,384 miles
    Test number
    527981795894
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Fail118,384 miles (+2,077)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,384 miles
    Test number
    705439280358
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass116,307 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    116,307 miles
    Test number
    914290304958

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail116,307 miles (+7,415)6 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,307 miles
    Test number
    444759766978
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

  9. Pass108,892 miles (+11,589)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    108,892 miles
    Test number
    718838767043
    • AdvisoryAdvise tread starting to lift on rear tyres
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/60r15 Advise on limits (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint centre (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 ball joint centre (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass97,303 miles (+8,723)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    97,303 miles
    Test number
    436312824520

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass88,580 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    88,580 miles
    Test number
    555267096823
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre valve stem perished
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre valve stem perished

  12. Fail88,580 miles (+8,191)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,580 miles
    Test number
    372333305858
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre valve stem perished
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre valve stem perished

  13. Pass80,389 miles (+7,636)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    80,389 miles
    Test number
    827868945069
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass72,753 miles (+9,365)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    72,753 miles
    Test number
    899014364086
    • NoteBoth rear tyre treads unevenly worn

  15. Pass63,388 miles (+7,409)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    63,388 miles
    Test number
    788887453075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass55,979 miles (+7,649)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    55,979 miles
    Test number
    216728352091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass48,330 miles (+7,877)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    48,330 miles
    Test number
    105043561027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail40,453 miles1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,453 miles
    Test number
    172223360413
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteFront brake pads getting down
    • NoteRear brake pads getting low

  19. Pass40,453 miles (+4,467)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    40,453 miles
    Test number
    831243060045
    • NoteFront brake pads getting down
    • NoteRear brake pads getting low

  20. Pass35,986 miles (+5,967)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    35,986 miles
    Test number
    510177559073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass30,019 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    30,019 miles
    Test number
    513926518028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB54 JZU

Does LB54 JZU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB54 JZU expired on 22 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB54 JZU?
The MOT on LB54 JZU expired on 22 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB54 JZU done?
LB54 JZU was recorded at 134,979 miles at its MOT on 23 Feb 2023, an average of 6,949 miles a year.
Has LB54 JZU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB54 JZU has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on LB54 JZU 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 JZU find?
LB54 JZU passed its latest MOT on 23 Feb 2023 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside rear position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; nearside rear anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play; oil leak, but not excessive.

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