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Saab 9-3

Black · Diesel · 2004 · 1,910 cc

LB54 LCWMOT history

LB54 LCW is a black diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 17 Dec 2004. Its MOT expired on 15 Oct 2025 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 208,101 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Sept 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 15 Oct 2025
Mileage
208,101 mi
At MOT on 30 Sept 2024
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
8,482 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB54 LCW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,910 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
17 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
30 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB54 LCW was last recorded at 208,101 miles on 30 Sept 2024, 13,849 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
194,252 miles · 12 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
13,849 miles
Average per year
8,482 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 208,101 miles
  • 2023 – 194,252 miles
  • 2022 – 179,494 miles
  • 2021 – 165,253 miles
  • 2020 – 153,463 miles
  • 2019 – 142,155 miles
  • 2018 – 127,300 miles
  • 2017 – 116,586 miles
  • 2016 – 110,065 miles
  • 2015 – 103,931 miles
  • 2014 – 99,420 miles
  • 2013 – 93,864 miles
  • 2012 – 86,255 miles
  • 2011 – 81,229 miles
  • 2010 – 77,450 miles
  • 2009 – 73,145 miles
  • 2008 – 67,732 miles
  • 2007 – 65,705 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass208,101 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2018–2021

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass208,101 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    208,101 miles
    Test number
    764248824173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail208,097 miles (+13,845)3 dangerous5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    208,097 miles
    Test number
    573562271046
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass194,252 miles (+78)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    194,252 miles
    Test number
    726231573189
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame 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 Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail194,174 miles (+14,680)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,174 miles
    Test number
    983278876851
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass179,494 miles (+14,241)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    179,494 miles
    Test number
    662020464196
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass165,253 miles (+310)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    165,253 miles
    Test number
    388677943092
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail164,943 miles (+11,480)1 dangerous3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,943 miles
    Test number
    216386265762
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass153,463 miles (+151)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    153,463 miles
    Test number
    205997025535
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail153,312 miles (+11,157)8 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,312 miles
    Test number
    600519672862
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass142,155 miles (+212)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    142,155 miles
    Test number
    240354947853
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Fail141,943 miles (+14,643)1 dangerous4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,943 miles
    Test number
    213137050604
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorSteering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass127,300 miles (+10,714)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    127,300 miles
    Test number
    404725343992
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  13. Pass116,586 miles (+6,521)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    116,586 miles
    Test number
    128488868793

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass110,065 miles (+6,134)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    110,065 miles
    Test number
    788627110233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass103,931 miles (+4,511)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    103,931 miles
    Test number
    571754978292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass99,420 miles (+5,556)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    99,420 miles
    Test number
    839969344205
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  17. Pass93,864 miles (+697)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    93,864 miles
    Test number
    675722363214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass93,167 miles5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    93,167 miles
    Test number
    186905623284
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  19. Fail93,167 miles (+6,912)1 failure5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,167 miles
    Test number
    865745923256
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  20. Pass86,255 miles (+82)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    86,255 miles
    Test number
    547930762173
    • NoteFront brake imbalance 22%
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  21. Fail86,173 miles (+4,944)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,173 miles
    Test number
    796446252119
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  22. Pass81,229 miles (+3,779)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    81,229 miles
    Test number
    787848561136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass77,450 miles (+4,305)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    77,450 miles
    Test number
    251738100249
    • 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)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteSteering rack slightly worn

  24. Pass73,145 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    73,145 miles
    Test number
    734347719210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail73,124 miles (+5,392)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,124 miles
    Test number
    444473519223
    • DangerousOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  26. Pass67,732 miles (+2,027)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    67,732 miles
    Test number
    120680068005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass65,705 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    65,705 miles
    Test number
    450035957484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail65,705 miles6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,705 miles
    Test number
    984751357326
    • FailureCentre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
    • FailureCentre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Questions about LB54 LCW

Does LB54 LCW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB54 LCW expired on 15 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB54 LCW?
The MOT on LB54 LCW expired on 15 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB54 LCW done?
LB54 LCW was recorded at 208,101 miles at its MOT on 30 Sept 2024, an average of 8,482 miles a year.
Has LB54 LCW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB54 LCW has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on LB54 LCW 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 LCW find?
LB54 LCW passed its latest MOT on 30 Sept 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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