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Saab 9-3

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,998 cc

LB54 KBJMOT history

LB54 KBJ is a blue petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 7 Jan 2005. Its MOT expired on 27 Jan 2024 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 123,214 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jan 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 27 Jan 2024
Mileage
123,214 mi
At MOT on 28 Jan 2023
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,363 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB54 KBJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
7 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
28 Jan 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB54 KBJ was last recorded at 123,214 miles on 28 Jan 2023, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
123,213 miles · 23 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
6,363 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 123,214 miles
  • 2022 – 115,236 miles
  • 2021 – 110,965 miles
  • 2020 – 105,771 miles
  • 2018 – 95,740 miles
  • 2017 – 71,335 miles
  • 2014 – 70,098 miles
  • 2013 – 66,867 miles
  • 2012 – 63,058 miles
  • 2011 – 60,208 miles
  • 2010 – 52,746 miles
  • 2009 – 42,232 miles
  • 2007 – 27,085 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,214 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021

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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2018

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2018

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/15

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

24 tests since 20 Dec 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass123,214 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    123,214 miles
    Test number
    524710506060
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail123,213 miles (+7,977)8 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,213 miles
    Test number
    154197002980
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements No brake force (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass115,236 miles (+1)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    115,236 miles
    Test number
    661137427847
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail115,235 miles (+4,270)3 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,235 miles
    Test number
    947222662518
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass110,965 miles (+291)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    110,965 miles
    Test number
    365483823435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail110,674 miles (+4,903)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,674 miles
    Test number
    944960886291
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHEADLAMPS DETERIORATED
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass105,771 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    105,771 miles
    Test number
    784122793173
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail105,771 miles (+10,031)1 dangerous5 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,771 miles
    Test number
    275557773208
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65R15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear LENS MISSING (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear LENS MISSING (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass95,740 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    95,740 miles
    Test number
    475826922256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail95,739 miles (+11,312)7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,739 miles
    Test number
    494536782082
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

  11. Pass84,427 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    84,427 miles
    Test number
    452955492083
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre worn on inner edge

  12. Fail84,427 miles (+13,092)8 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,427 miles
    Test number
    330294078008
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre worn on inner edge

  13. Pass71,335 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    71,335 miles
    Test number
    802211363141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail71,335 miles (+1,237)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,335 miles
    Test number
    694912763597
    • FailureFront front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  15. Pass70,098 miles (+3,231)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    70,098 miles
    Test number
    155542134239
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

  16. Pass66,867 miles (+3,809)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    66,867 miles
    Test number
    368108543251
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass63,058 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    63,058 miles
    Test number
    385679762247
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Fail63,058 miles (+2,850)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,058 miles
    Test number
    599328662260
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • 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)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass60,208 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    60,208 miles
    Test number
    417581451206
    • 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)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre out of shape

  20. Fail60,208 miles (+7,462)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,208 miles
    Test number
    505231551283
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre out of shape

  21. Pass52,746 miles (+10,514)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    52,746 miles
    Test number
    733382840378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass42,232 miles (+10,010)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    42,232 miles
    Test number
    583953619340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass32,222 miles (+5,137)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    32,222 miles
    Test number
    680296809037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass27,085 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    27,085 miles
    Test number
    191084457320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB54 KBJ

Does LB54 KBJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB54 KBJ expired on 27 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB54 KBJ?
The MOT on LB54 KBJ expired on 27 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB54 KBJ done?
LB54 KBJ was recorded at 123,214 miles at its MOT on 28 Jan 2023, an average of 6,363 miles a year.
Has LB54 KBJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB54 KBJ has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on LB54 KBJ 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 KBJ find?
LB54 KBJ passed its latest MOT on 28 Jan 2023 with 3 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; offside front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively; oil leak, but not excessive.

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